Jonathan Jacobs

Founder & CEO

East York, Ontario, Canada

About

- Life-long learner - Goal oriented - Problem-solver, with a touch of humour - Focused on positive outcomes - I live for elements of fun in all that I do, professionally and recreationally

Experience

  • Founder, CEO at Issued For Construction
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    The Issued For Construction Podcast is a long-form podcast, dedicated to the professional practice and personal evolution of the individuals shaping our built environment. While the industry often focuses on the finished photograph, we focus on the stewardship and grit required to get there. Issued For Construction Consulting lends itself to helping businesses in Architecture, Design, Construction and Supply improve their efficiencies. Running a practice shouldn't mean losing sight of the work you actually want to do. Issued For Construction Consulting helps AEC firms, trades, and suppliers move past the "all-hats" phase and into streamlined, professional-grade leadership.

  • Walden Homes (8 yrs 5 mos)
    • Chief of Project Development
      Dec 2023 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Rebrand and launch of new website - Co-Creator, Producer, & Host of Podcast: Behind the Build - Launched new lunch and learn series with design partners - Oversee the expansion and strategy into new markets, beyond Toronto, including: Muskoka, Caledon and more - Establish strategic partnerships/relationships with the design community, vendors, suppliers and trades for continued growth/expansion - Oversee hiring process - Manage all marketing, sales and relationships - Built-out new process for operations and reporting - Work closely on developing new internal workflows

    • Host
      Dec 2023 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Behind the Build: Host, Producer, Director - Interviewing the design community about their practice

    • Director Of Operations And Business Development
      Oct 2018 - Dec 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      - Developed strategic new partnerships with 20+ design and architecture firms in high-end residential custom renovations/new builds - Increased business by 50% between year four and five - Increased business by 100% between year three and four - Increased business by 50% between year two and three - Increased business by 100% between year one and two - Assisted team in developing a new propriety online management tool for our project management - Assisted in the rebuild of our website - Led the re-brand of the business on Houzz - Increased our social media viewership by 1286% to date

  • Sales Representative at Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. Yorkville
    Mar 2018 - Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    - Salesperson of the Month Nov 2018

  • Business Development Representative at Cresa
    Aug 2016 - May 2017 · 10 mos

  • Kingscross Hyundai (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Assistant General Manager
      Jun 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Assistant General Manager Parts and Service
      Feb 2015 - May 2015 · 4 mos

    • Financial Services Manager
      Sep 2012 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      - Create positive experiences when purchasing a vehicle - Provide protective product knowledge - Assist in the financing process for new and used cars - Work with financial institutions for automotive lending - Educate customers on understanding credit - Work alongside the sales team in a continuing effort to better sales month over month