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Construction & Real Estate Talk in the South Florida Area.
Hosted by: Brian Sodre & Sal DiBenedetto
Courtesy of Miniopolis LLC
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Tiny Talk is back with a special episode featuring Bruce Woodburn from CrossCountry Mortgage! 🎙️ In this conversation, Brian Sodre and Sal DiBenedetto of Miniopolis dive into how we’re building homes faster than ever before. From streamlined permitting to modular construction methods—including SIPS, ICF, and 3D concrete printing—we break down the systems and strategies that allow us to deliver high-quality homes on aggressive timelines. If you’re a real estate investor, homebuyer, or builder looking to understand how to cut months off a build without sacrificing quality, this episode is for you.
🔨 Learn how Miniopolis builds homes fast without cutting corners
đź“Ť Based in Fort Myers, Florida
đź’¬ Hosted by: Brian Sodre & Sal DiBenedetto
🎧 Featuring: Bruce Woodburn | CrossCountry Mortgage
🎙️ Podcast: Tiny Talk by Miniopolis Subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for more real estate insights, construction innovations, and industry updates.
#TinyTalk #Miniopolis #FastHomebuilding #3DPrintedHomes #SIPS #ICFConstruction #FortMyersRealEstate #BruceWoodburn #CrossCountryMortgage
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Tiny Talk is back with a special episode featuring Bruce Woodburn from CrossCountry Mortgage! 🎙️ In this conversation, Brian Sodre and Sal DiBenedetto of Miniopolis dive into how we’re building homes faster than ever before. From streamlined permitting to modular construction methods—including SIPS, ICF, and 3D concrete printing—we break down the systems and strategies that allow us to deliver high-quality homes on aggressive timelines. If you’re a real estate investor, homebuyer, or builder looking to understand how to cut months off a build without sacrificing quality, this episode is for you.
🔨 Learn how Miniopolis builds homes fast without cutting corners
đź“Ť Based in Fort Myers, Florida
đź’¬ Hosted by: Brian Sodre & Sal DiBenedetto
🎧 Featuring: Bruce Woodburn | CrossCountry Mortgage
🎙️ Podcast: Tiny Talk by Miniopolis
Subscribe to the podcast and stay tuned for more real estate insights, construction innovations, and industry updates. #TinyTalk #Miniopolis #FastHomebuilding #3DPrintedHomes #SIPS #ICFConstruction #FortMyersRealEstate #BruceWoodburn #CrossCountryMortgage
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Welcome back to Tiny Talk, the official podcast of Miniopolis! 🎙️
In this episode, Brian Sodre and Sal DiBenedetto break down how Miniopolis is stepping into the world of government contracting. From disaster recovery to infrastructure projects, we’re leveraging our manpower, and development expertise to take on large-scale public opportunities.
We cover how we’re positioning ourselves, the strategies behind building a strong government presence, and what this move means for our long-term vision as a vertically integrated developer and contractor.
🔨 Learn how Miniopolis is expanding into the public sector
đź“Ť Based in Fort Myers, Florida
đź’¬ Hosted by: Brian Sodre & Sal DiBenedetto
🎧 Podcast: Tiny Talk | Miniopolis
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes insight into the future of real estate and construction.
#TinyTalk #Miniopolis #GovernmentContracting #GCWork #PublicProjects #RealEstateDevelopment #DisasterRecovery #FortMyers
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
We’re back with a brand new episode of Tiny Talk, the official podcast of Miniopolis! 🎙️
In this episode, Brian Sodre and Sal DiBenedetto, of Miniopolis based in Fort Myers, Florida, give an inside look at where we’ve been and share major 2025 company updates.
From development progress to what’s coming next, this episode is all about transparency, vision, and momentum. If you’ve been following our journey—or are just tuning in—this is your chance to catch up on everything happening behind the scenes.
🔨 Learn more about Miniopolis and our mission to build the future of housing
đź“Ť Headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida
đź’¬ Hosted by: Brian Sodre & Sal DiBenedetto
🎧 Podcast: Tiny Talk | Miniopolis Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for future episodes!
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
We’re back with a brand new episode of Tiny Talk, the official podcast of Miniopolis! 🎙️
In this episode, Brian Sodre and Sal DiBenedetto of Miniopolis based in Fort Myers, Florida, give an inside look at where we’ve been and share major 2025 company updates. From development progress to what’s coming next, this episode is all about transparency, vision, and momentum.
If you’ve been following our journey—or are just tuning in—this is your chance to catch up on everything happening behind the scenes.
🔨 Learn more about Miniopolis and our mission to build the future of housing
đź“Ť Headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida
đź’¬ Hosted by: Brian Sodre & Sal DiBenedetto
🎧 Podcast: Tiny Talk | Miniopolis
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for future episodes!
Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
We’re thrilled to be featured on The Loan Arranger Podcast hosted by Bruce Woodburn of CrossCountry Mortgage! 🎙️
In this episode, Bruce sits down with Brian Sodre and Sal DiBenedetto of Miniopolis, a forward-thinking development and construction company based in Fort Myers, Florida. We dive into how we got started in the industry, what drives our mission, and how we’re building the future—one home at a time.
If you're passionate about real estate, development, or just curious how innovative builders operate behind the scenes, this one’s for you.
🔨 Learn more about Miniopolis and our unique approach to homebuilding
đź“Ť Based in Fort Myers, Florida
đź’¬ Featuring: Brian Sodre & Sal DiBenedetto
🎧 Hosted by: Bruce Woodburn, The Loan Arranger Podcast
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
In this episode we welcome Melissa Luzardo from Sellstate 5 Star Realty who will be discussing everything you need to know before investing in Lehigh Acres.
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In this episode, we’re joined by Fort Myers Beach native and real estate expert Tom Kiddy, a Realtor with Royal Shell Real Estate. Tom specializes in all facets of Fort Myers Beach real estate and today, he offers his insights on future commercial development and the rise of hurricane safe homes on Fort Myers Beach.
Brian Sodre
Owner of Miniopolis, Brian Sodre, has a deep passion for Real Estate.
His vision of efficient living started when he was only 19, building an addition to his mom’s house. Shortly after that life changing Investment, he was hooked. Buying distressed homes, fixing them and renting them became his new found joy.
“My parents came from nothing and Real Estate changed my life.”
After owning multiple rental properties, Brian Sodre challenged himself to take it to the next level and help others experince the world of Real Estate the right way by becoming Florida State Licensed as both a Realtor & General Contractor.
“Too many Realtors & Contractors do this for the money, I love this.”
Now offering a solution to tastesful, safe, built-to-last, & affordable housing Brian’s goal is to offer an easier entry point into Real Estate by building Tiny homes.
“I will keep sharing my passion by inspiring others to get into Real Estate until i’ve made an impact on enough people for Miniopolis to take a life of its own.”
Sal DiBenedetto
Salvatore (Sal) is originally from Brooklyn, NY and is currently attending Florida Gulf Coast University majoring in Finance with an expected graduation in 2025. Growing up watching his family members manage their rental properties really sparked an interest in real estate at a young age for Sal. At the age of 18 Sal obtained his Florida & New York sales associate license, and at the age of 20 he obtained his brokers license. Sal is currently an associate broker at EXP Realty LLC in SWFL & Brooklyn, New York his main focus is off market properties both residential and commercial. Sal also holds a commercial drone license (Part 107 UAS)
Sal is also currently serving as the sales manager at Miniopolis LLC where he specializes in real estate new construction sales, real estate development, and affordable housing. His job is to collaborate with land owners and city officials to help solve the affordable housing crisis we have here in Florida. Miniopolis is also a full service General Contractor that preforms a variety of services such as consulting, commercial, and residential buildouts and renovations.