Builder of Homes. Builder of Leaders. Breaker of Limits.

World-record holder, best-selling author, and visionary co-founder of 2 Hour House, Brian Conaway has spent his life building more than homes, he builds belief in what’s possible.

As President of Conaway Homes, one of East Texas’ most respected construction firms since 1978, Brian carries forward his father’s legacy of craftsmanship, integrity, and homes that reflect the character of the families who live in them. But Brian’s true passion lies in building what others say can’t be done.

In October 2005, Brian led over 800 volunteers in a world-record feat: constructing a 2,249-square-foot home from bare slab to fully livable in just 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 29 seconds. What became known as The 2 Hour House wasn’t just about speed, it was about purpose-driven precision, radical teamwork, and turning vision into victory. The project benefited six local charities and captured international attention, but more importantly, it became a living blueprint for leadership, innovation, and possibility.

A Graduate Master Builder and recipient of the Builder of the Year award, Brian has also served as Area VP for the Texas Builders Association, Director for the National Association of Home Builders, and board member of the Better Business Bureau. But it’s his work beyond construction, sharing the mindset behind the mission, that is now inspiring business leaders, educators, and teams across the country.

Together with his business partner Jose Feliciano, Brian transformed the 2 Hour House experience into a powerful framework for leadership development. From keynote stages to boardrooms, from classrooms to communities, his message is simple but profound:

When people align with purpose, the impossible becomes executable.

From Unlikely Beginnings to Unshakable Belief

Jose Feliciano, Jr. has spent over 40 years turning the impossible into the inevitable.

Born the eldest son of a Puerto Rican immigrant father and a French-Irish mother both deaf-mutes. Jose grew up navigating a world where communication was limited, but vision was limitless. Rising from poverty and adversity, he forged a path to become one of the nation’s most respected financial planners, a three-time author, and a sought-after corporate speaker known for helping others break through their personal and professional limits.

He is the co-founder of the 2 Hour House, the world-record-breaking project where a 2,300-square-foot home was built, from foundation to finish in just 2 hours and 52 minutes by 579 volunteers. But the build was never just about speed. It was a living metaphor: proof that mindset, purpose, and belief can defy even the most rigid expectations.

Today, Jose uses the 2 Hour House as the cornerstone of his powerful keynotes, challenging audiences to rewrite their own definition of what’s possible. His message? Stop settling. Start building. Whether it’s a business, a mission, or a personal dream, anything can be achieved when you connect passion with action and prepare with intention.

As Founder and President of Feliciano Financial Group, a highly successful wealth management firm based in Texas for over 25 years, Jose built a culture rooted in honest work, belief in people, and the pursuit of greatness. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and CLU® designations and is a proud graduate of The American College of Financial Planning.

His Amazon #1 best-sellers, 2 Hour House and Passion for Possibility, continue to inspire individuals and organizations around the globe. Through storytelling, strategy, and soul, Jose reminds us that the walls keeping us from our dreams aren’t made of concrete, they’re made of doubt.

And those can be torn down.