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Episode 94: Now That You Live in it...
Episode 94
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake discuss building their own home, discussing the planning and process, lessons learned, and incorporating them into their businesses. They share personal home builds and the "next guy" mentality, discussing adaptations and blind spots. The podcast explores the impact of being the client on personal and professional growth.
Episode 93: Expanding Your Business into a New Market
Episode 93
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake discuss building high-performance homes on a budget, discussing passive, net-zero, and net-plus homes, and their equation for a "really well-built house" (durability + health & comfort + efficiency). They discuss decision-making, material choices, insulation, framing, and HVAC's role in building science and budgets.
Episode 91: Pre-construction Services Agreements
Episode 91
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake discuss pre-construction services agreements, their adoption, and their processes. They discuss the importance of a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PSA) and whether to charge or refund it. They also discuss their decision on whether to refund or credit the pre-con fee. Follow Jake on Instagram and his podcast, UnBuildIt.
Episode 90: Hiring the Right Team
Episode 90
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake discuss hiring the right team, determining when it's time, finding candidates, and identifying employee characteristics. They also discuss interview methods, owner responsibility, executive courage, and team setup. With over 50 years of industry experience, they cover team-related topics.
Episode 89: Continuing Education for Builders and Their Teams
Episode 89
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Will King discuss staying informed about best practices and building science, as well as promoting employee education. They discuss the importance of continuing education and state requirements, and how business owners can encourage employees to educate themselves.
Episode 88: Remodel or Tear it Down?
Episode 88
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Tim Hill discuss the pros and cons of remodeling, the limitations of a remodel, and unique issues builders must consider. They also discuss signs of a remodel being a start-over, informed client decisions, and cost vs. time value communication.
Episode 86: The Relationship Between Builders and Interior Designers
Episode 86
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Wade Paquin discuss the relationship between builders and interior designers, emphasizing the importance of a designer's role in a project and the value they bring. They emphasize the need for sync between the builder and designer, and their benefits.
Episode 85: The Labor Shortage in the Trades
Episode 85
In this podcast, Matt and Travis Brungardt discuss the trade deficit and how to attract younger people to join the trades. They highlight the nationwide shortage of skilled labor and discuss how builders can address it. Listeners are encouraged to consider how they can interest young people in the trades and their projects.
Episode 84: Fixed Price vs. Cost Plus Contracts
Episode 84
Matt and Jeremy Martin of RisherMartin Fine Homes discuss fixed-price vs. cost-plus contracts in their podcast. They have been in the industry since 2010, focusing on architect-driven remodeling and new home building. They discuss the risks and benefits of both business models for builders and clients. RisherMartin works mainly with fixed-price contracts, while Risinger Build uses cost-plus agreements.
Episode 82: Basements - How To Keep Them Dry
Episode 82
In the Build Show Podcast, Matt and Wade Paquin discuss basements and flood prevention. They share their experiences, discuss challenges like trash pumps, rain, and foundation leaks. They discuss strategies to keep clients' basements dry, products to consider, and Wade's detailed closed-cell foam video.