Beyond the Resume Podcast with Evan Holladay (Scaling impact one block at a time)

Описание: In this episode of Beyond the Resume, Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker sit down with Evan Holladay, founder of Holladay Ventures, to explore how affordable housing development can be both mission-driven and scalable.

Evan shares how he transitioned from economics student to affordable housing developer after volunteering with Family Scholar House and witnessing firsthand the impact of housing paired with supportive services. He explains how Holladay Ventures has developed over 1,200 affordable housing units in Nashville in just six years—partnering with nonprofits like Samaritan Recovery Community to combine recovery services and deeply affordable housing in one integrated model.

For students, aspiring developers, and impact-driven real estate professionals, this episode offers tactical insights into affordable housing finance, nonprofit partnerships, entrepreneurship, and building a career that blends profit with purpose.

Chapters

(00:51) Why Holladay Ventures Exists
Evan explains launching Holladay Ventures with his wife to build intentionally designed, impact-focused affordable housing in Nashville.

(02:13) From Pre-Med to Developer
Pivoting from chemistry to economics, discovering student housing development, and earning his first opportunity by adding value.

(04:09) Windows, Volunteer Work & The Affordable Housing Spark
How volunteering at Family Scholar House revealed the power of real estate to create real community impact.

(10:40) First Deals, First Wins
Submitting first-ever HOME Fund applications, closing 192 units in Baton Rouge, and cutting his teeth in LIHTC development.

(18:15) Podcasting into BiggerPockets
Launching a mastermind from scratch, leveraging a BiggerPockets appearance, and building a 12-month affordable housing coaching program.

(23:08) Samaritan Recovery Community & Shelby House
Redeveloping a nonprofit campus into 195 affordable units plus recovery facilities—and the life-changing story of Chris Proctor.

(27:29) Scaling the Model & Solving the Housing Crisis
Expansion into Columbus and the Southeast, nonprofit land partnerships, creative capital stacks, and long-term growth plans.