About Us

Learn About the Company & Team Committed to Building Your Success

Guiding You from Vision to Victory

Dave's Story

From his first starter home to stunning $10+ million waterfront mansions, Dave Reagan has been building custom homes for over 35 years in New England. But what makes him different from other builders? He discovered a smarter way to build.

“I realized early on that realtors had my future clients, but they needed help selling custom homes,” Dave explains. Today, major brokerages like Coldwell Banker, Re/Max, Berkshire Hathaway, and William Pitt Sotheby’s regularly bring him deals – so many that he often has to say no.

His sweet spot? Custom homes in the $750,000 to $1.3 million range, consistently producing $150,000 to $300,000 profit per project.

But the real magic is in the land deals. Just last year, he made over $1 million on land alone from a single 8-lot subdivision in Old Lyme, CT, with three more lots valued at $350,000 each still to come.

While Dave’s core principles have stood the test of time for over 35 years, he constantly improves and innovates his strategies. “You can’t teach what worked 10 years ago without adding what works today,” he says. This combination of time-tested principles and modern techniques is why builders trust his guidance – he’s not just teaching theory, he’s sharing what he does daily.

With over 200 custom homes built, Dave’s approach is simple: plant seeds, build relationships, and create deals where everyone wins. “This isn’t about quick fixes,” he explains. “It’s about building a lasting business with minimal risk and maximum profit.”

James' Story

What happens when you combine marketing expertise with a passion for custom home building? You get James Nicholas’ unique approach to helping builders, contractors and land developers succeed.

James’s journey started with a small web design company at age 15. Over the years, he built a successful marketing agency, eventually growing to 25 employees before selling in 2019. His marketing expertise earned recognition from Dan Kennedy’s organization – at the time, the world’s largest direct response marketing group with over 40,000 members by winning the coveted Marketer of the Year in 2013.

But the real turning point came through his relationship with Dave Reagan. “Dave pushed me beyond just selling websites as without the marketing driving the right people to your website, you have a billboard in the desert,” James explains. “Dave helped me see the bigger picture in business and in life.” This mentorship shaped not only James’s business approach but also led to hands-on building experience.

When it was time to build his own home addition, James worked closely with Dave, learning the design and custom home building process firsthand. Managing much of the 4,000+ square foot project himself, it opened his eyes to the daily challenges general contractors face. This practical experience, combined with his marketing background, gave James a unique perspective on helping builders succeed.

Today, James focuses on sharing proven marketing strategies with builders across America. His practical approach has helped builders like Nick Nelson secure significant projects through smart, cost-effective marketing – often with minimal advertising spend. “It’s not about fancy marketing,” James explains. “It’s about getting real results for builders.”

James and Dave have transformed James’ home into more than just a living space – it’s become a gathering place for the building community. From intimate mastermind sessions to consulting days, and even hosting events with over 100+ contractors, James loves opening his home to clients and friends. “There’s something special about sharing success stories around the outdoor kitchen or brainstorming strategies while many are hitting balls in the golf simulator” James says. “Life is not just about business – it’s about building lasting relationships.”

The videos below were recorded when James owned and operated Jimmy Marketing before he sold the company to private equity in 2019. Hence why everyone calls him Jimmy in these videos. You can call him Jimmy or James 🙂

In the video above, at Harvard, Jimmy shares his #1 success business principal which is to always give more value than you receive.

In the video above, Jimmy wins the Marketer of Year for the world’s largest direct response marketing organization with over 40,000 members.

In the video above, Emmy award winner – Leeza Gibbons, Co-Founder of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series – Jack Canfield, and original shark on the TV show Shark Tank – Kevin Harrington interview Jimmy.

In the video below, you will see James’ 4,000+ sq ft renovation from design to before to during and after.

The Perfect Partnership: Where Experience Meets Innovation

When a 35-year custom home building veteran meets a nationally recognized marketing expert, something extraordinary happens. Dave Reagan and James Nicholas joined forces to create what builders across America had been asking for – a complete system that combines time-tested building strategies with modern marketing expertise.

“Builders today need both,” explains James. “Dave’s proven approach to securing deals and maximizing profits, combined with our marketing systems, gives builders an unbeatable advantage in their local markets.” This unique partnership brings together Dave’s 35+ years of hands-on experience building hundreds of custom homes with James’s award-winning marketing expertise and deep understanding of what today’s builders really need to succeed.

From Dave’s waterfront mansions in New England to James’s transformed home that hosts builder masterminds, their collaboration has created something unique in the industry – a practical, results-focused community where builders learn not just theory, but real strategies that work in today’s market. Whether it’s Dave’s proven systems for securing $150,000-$300,000 profit per project or James’s marketing approaches that help builders win deals with minimal advertising spend, every aspect of the Wealthy Builder program comes from actual experience, not textbook theories.

“We’re not just teaching what worked years ago,” Dave emphasizes. “We’re sharing what works right now, in today’s market.” James adds, “And we’re doing it in a way that any builder can implement, regardless of their market or experience level.”

This powerful combination helps builders:

Get paid upfront
Stop having to bid against other builders
Build without using their own money or investor funds
Create strong relationships with realtors and other referral partners
Implement proven marketing strategies that attract premium clients
Join a supportive community of like-minded builders

Mission & Values

Our Core Purpose

To transform the custom home building industry by empowering builders to create meaningful impact through smarter building practices and proven systems.

Our Vision

To be the trusted leader in custom home building and land development education, creating a nationwide network of successful builders who are renowned in their local markets for building beautiful homes while achieving personal and financial freedom.

Our Mission

To empower custom home builders across America to build 1,000 homes combined with the next 3 years, creating lasting value for families, communities, and builders’ legacies.

Our Core Values

Commitment to Excellence

Every training, every consultation, every client, every time… we’re dedicated to delivering real value that helps you succeed. It’s not just about teaching – it’s more about seeing you implement and win.

Client-Centric Approach

Your success is our success. We’re here to help you build not just homes, but a lasting business and personal wealth. True wealth goes beyond money – it’s about creating freedom, security, and a legacy you can be proud of.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

The building industry keeps evolving, and so do we. We’re always learning, testing, and improving our methods. But we don’t have all the answers – that’s why we’ve built a network of successful builders who share what’s working right now. Sometimes, we even partner with our students on deals, because we truly believe in growing together.

Integrity & Accountability

We strive to always do what we say and say what we do. Are we perfect? No. But we’re always honest, transparent, and focused on your success. When something works, we share it. When something doesn’t, we learn from it.

Our Team

At Wealthy Builder, we’re more than just Dave and James. We’ve built a dedicated team of professionals who share our passion for helping builders succeed.

Our team includes:

Sales & Support

Our frontline team members help you get started on the right path. Many have worked with Dave’s custom home building company for years, understanding both the challenges and opportunities in the building industry.

Marketing & Technology

Website developers and marketing managers who know how to make builders stand out in their local markets. They’ve worked alongside James for years, implementing the same strategies that have helped builders secure millions in projects.

Implementation
Specialists

Experts who can travel to your market, work with you one-on-one, and help you build your A-team. They bring real-world experience from working in custom home building and development.