Building Consensus | Episode 163: Putting The Suck In Success

Surely the success of a project must be based on the amazing skill of the builder, or the master craftsmanship displayed by the trades, or even the exceptional architecture and detailed plans. Surely it can't just be as simple as setting clients expectations, can it? Find Travis & Brandon on the Web.

Building Consensus | Episode 151: Airing of Grievances

While we typically try to attack a problem from our two unique perspectives and offer some useful information on this podcast we continue to be human and therefore prone to moments of selfishness. Brandon and Travis take a moment to share their frustrations from the field as they close out projects and share a bit of “what not to do”.

Building Consensus | Episode 168: The Skill of the Irish (it ain’t luck!) With Michael Conneely

The sheer quantity of details and decisions required to build a home can be staggering. Take that number and add 10x for luxury homes since multiple kitchens require multiple cabinet and appliance packages, lighting selections and layouts… That’s why one person can’t run more than a few luxury builds at a time- unless they’re Mike at Greenside Design Build.

Building Consensus | Episode 173: Certifiably Passive with Jeremiah Sommer

Passive House isn’t about products—it’s about technique. Jeremiah Sommer joins us to explore the core strategies behind PHIUS builds and Pretty Good Houses alike.

Building Consensus | Episode 174: Easier to Build New or Re-Do?

It may seem so obvious as to not even warrant a discussion, but when considering the challenge of building a new home versus renovating an existing home there’s an awful lot to argue about. High stakes in either case with clients, designers, weather and cash on the line make this one not as simple as you might think.

Building Consensus | Episode 170: Serving, Not Selling with Dan Edelman

Don’t let the salesman waste your time! Our suppliers, vendors, and product reps can be an untapped resource if we don’t take a minute to hear what they’ve got going. Especially when the “help me help you” is sincere like Dan Edelman’s commitment has been.

Building Consensus | Episode 166: What Cha What Cha Want

The ability to handle every aspect of the build and coordinating every element is where many of us find our expertise best utilized, what allows us to reach our desired outcome, and frankly it’s where we find our joy. But is that insuring we never realize our potential for profitability?

Building Consensus | Episode 164: Failing Fast Fallacy

If we try to rush to a solution it reduces the likelihood that it will lead to the best outcome. But where is the fine line where you wasted your time and your clients money looking for needlessly better?

Building Consensus | Episode 178: Movin' On Up

Since Travis is moving he and Brandon debate what tasks you feel you must self-perform on your own home versus what you can trust to a subcontractor. Also, can a modest man with an even-more-modest budget dig a hole and put together their own swimming pool?

Building Consensus | Episode 161: Straight to Jail

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Wrapping up the three part series on successful habits and necessary tools for crew and company, this episode defines what will bring someone to the end of there employment. When is time for correction and what leads to immediate termination?

Building Consensus | Episode 160: Welcome to the Party Pal

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Continuing the trilogy on dealing with new crew, this discussion clarifies what tools a new hire should plan to provide versus what the company is responsible for having available on site to complete construction at hand.

Building Consensus | Episode 159: Seven Habits of Successful Tradespeople

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This is the first panel of the triptych, or Ep.1 of the Trilogy on behaviors, tools and failings of crew members. We begin by identifying seven specific habits that new hires should adopt so they can be successful in their career and valuable members of the operation.