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Episode 46: Client Expectations (And How to Deal with them)
Episode 46
Clients often start projects with preconceived notions, which may not be rooted in reality. Builders must understand their clients' beliefs and process this information. The education process helps determine if the client is a good match, requiring upfrontness to avoid wasted time.
Episode 44: What do builders do during a recession?
Episode 44
Matt and Kevin discuss the potential recession, discussing strategies for builders, architects, landlords, and homeowners. They discuss the market, housing sales, cash buyers, and property sales, providing insights into macroeconomics and cash flow.
Episode 43: How do we encourage more young people to get into the trades?
Episode 43
In this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt, Rex Tibbens, CEO of Frontdoor, and Travi Brungardt, Builder and Co-Owner of Catalyst Construction, discuss the need for more tradesmen, the value proposition for young people, and the skills needed for success in the industry.
Episode 42: Water - The Builders Enemy
Episode 42
In this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt and Tim Hill discuss water management and its impact on building durability. Water accounts for 80% of construction defect litigation, and the conversation covers topics like drainage planes, house wraps, mold sealants, and more.
Episode 41: Builder Outlook 2022
Episode 41
The Build Podcast features Matt, Jeff Rettig, and Bret Dewey discussing the easing of the supply chain and the changes it will bring. They discuss common issues among builders, nearshoring trends, jobs, lead times, and potential risks. The conversation aims to provide insights into the situation.
Episode 40: HVAC Talk: Traditional Ducted vs. Ductless Units
Episode 40
Chad Gillespie, Senior Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US, and Matt discuss ducted and ductless HVAC units, highlighting their differences, applications, benefits, and considerations for choosing the right unit for your home's heat pump system.
Episode 39: How to Attract Younger Workers to Skilled Trades
Episode 39
Matt, Travis, and Joe discuss encouraging young people into the construction industry, highlighting the industry's benefits, motivations, and the importance of early involvement for 20-somethings, highlighting its enjoyment, profitability, and empowering nature.
Episode 38: Building Better Homes
Episode 38
In this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt and Steve Lesem discuss better home building, focusing on comfort, efficiency, durability, and systems like mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, building envelope, and hardware. They emphasize that a house's performance is not just about craftsmanship, fit and finish, sustainable practices, and cost, but also about performance.
Episode 37: Lessons Learned from Building My House
Episode 37
Matt returns to Season 2 of The Build Show Podcast, discussing his first house build, a 25-year experience. The episode covers lessons learned, cost-based decisions, and potential improvements. Topics include the pandemic's impact on decision making, cost-based technology, and potential improvements in air sealing and energy efficiency.