About the Podcast

Beyond the Blueprint, hosted by Branson Bowen and Taylor Clayton, is where the worlds of commercial real estate, construction, and development intersect — and where the stories behind the skyline come to life.

Branson, a developer and design-build leader, and Taylor, a Commercial Real Estate Broker specializing in Office Tenant Representation with Foundry Commercial in Charlotte, share a unified mission:
to elevate the conversation around how the Carolinas are being built — one project, one partnership, and one story at a time.

Together, they bring both sides of the table to the mic — the builder’s perspective and the broker’s insight — to explore what it really takes to bring bold ideas to life in today’s rapidly changing market. Through candid conversations with developers, architects, CEOs, and community leaders, Beyond the Blueprint reveals the real lessons, risks, and relationships that shape the built environment.

Each episode uncovers what happens beyond the plans and renderings — the perseverance, innovation, and collaboration driving progress across the region. From leadership and entrepreneurship to personal growth and industry trends, the show offers inspiration and practical takeaways for anyone passionate about the business of building.

Because Beyond the Blueprint isn’t just about the projects we create —
it’s about the people bold enough to build them.