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Mike & Isaac Duke

Sep 29, 2025

They Built Indiana’s First Wellness Lifestyle Community

Mike and Isaac Duke of Duke Homes share how they built Indiana’s first wellness lifestyle community, Aberdeen, while carrying forward a family legacy of custom home building and innovation.

Podcast Summary

On today’s show I sat down with Mike and Isaac Duke of Duke Homes, a family-owned custom home building business located in central Indiana.

With nearly 40 years shaping communities, the Dukes discuss balancing tradition with innovation, including their development of Indiana's first wellness lifestyle community, Aberdeen.

Mike shares insights on starting the business and recent developments, while Isaac highlights integrating technology and continuing the family legacy.

Our conversation also touches on overcoming economic downturns and their broader vision for sustainable community-focused developments.

You are going to learn about:

  • The Development of Indiana’s First Wellness Lifestyle Community

  • How Duke Homes Balances Tradition with Innovation in Home Building

  • Duke Homes’ Vision for Community-Focused Developments

Thank you to our partners:
NCW
JC Hart

Check out these great clips from the show:
01:21 Guest Introduction: Mike & Isaac Duke, Duke Homes
02:16 Family Legacy and Farming Roots
06:32 Starting a Custom Home Building Business
15:47 Navigating Economic Challenges
24:51 The Vision Behind Aberdeen Community
33:04 Building a Unique Community
33:25 Farm Store and Local Produce
34:54 Neighborhood Development Progress
36:33 Multi-Generational Living
37:37 Joining the Family Business
40:42 Future of Home Building in Indiana
45:10 Challenges and Successes
54:42 Trends in Home Building
01:00:04 Hidden Gems and Community Insights

Guest(s)

Mike & Isaac Duke

Date Published

September 29, 2025

This podcast is sponsored by

Sweetwater

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

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