In Episode 24 of The Paradyme Shift, Ryan Garland, Founder and Chairman of Paradyme Companies, sits down with Steve Reid of Sand Castle Pools, the visionary pool contractor responsible for the Dubai-inspired pool design at the Barn Caves Community Center. This episode dives deep into Steve’s 20+ year journey in pool construction, from digging trenches as a teen to building luxury commercial pools around the world—including on Jeff Epstein’s private island in the Virgin Islands in 2010.
Steve shares the technical science behind pool design, including innovations like digital rain curtains, hydraulics, and geotechnical risk mitigation. The episode also reveals how Paradyme’s selection process ensures the highest-quality subcontractors are chosen for landmark projects, with an emphasis on design-build integrity, commercial compliance, and delivering high-touch luxury experiences.
Whether you're in real estate development, construction, or just love bold visions coming to life, this episode blends engineering, entrepreneurship, and luxury real estate into one compelling narrative.
🔗 To learn more or get in touch with Steve Reid, visit: https://sandcastlepools.com
🏗️ For more information on the Barn Caves and its Dubai-inspired pool, visit:https://paradymecompanies.com/invest/barn-caves