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Home Building Consensus

Episodes

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

Episode 168    

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 167: Watching Paint Dry

Episode 167    

When is it critical that we are physically present on site? If our team is good and the plan is clear we ought to be able to set things in motion and watch it run, but since that doesn’t seem to be the reality for most of us let’s define the mandatory moments.

Building Consensus | Episode 166: What Cha What Cha Want

Episode 166    

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 165: Man or Zone Defense

Episode 165    

Did your client hire a person or did they hire a company? When they don’t see the same familiar face on site that “sold” them the job they can get a little unruly so let’s sort it out upfront.

Building Consensus | Episode 164: Failing Fast Fallacy

Episode 164    

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 163: Putting The Suck In Success

Episode 163    

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 162: Are You Holding

Episode 162    

Should you hold a spot in your schedule for a porject that’s still in development? Does it make sense as a business to trust that things will come together to finalize the plan, that the pricing will land on budget and that you will get to proceed - or should you withhold commitments unitl plans are final?

Building Consensus | Episode 161: Straight to Jail

Episode 161    

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

Episode 160    

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 158: Another Creep? Not Scope but Schedule with Aron Jones

Episode 158    

We determined who’s at fault when scope creep occurs on projects but our pal and Flashing Awareness Advocate Aron Jones wanted more. He wanted to discuss another creep - not Brandon, but rather the issue of Schedule Creep. Who’s gonna pay for this delay?

Building Consensus | Episode 157: One for the Haters (of OverRoofs)

Episode 157    

They see me rollin’, they hatin’… It’s not celebrities reading mean tweets but it is an opportunity to celebrate some of the funniest IG comments, as well as to correct some of the misunderstandings about insulated overroofs. Thank you to our episode sponsor, Rockwool.

Building Consensus | Episode 156: Give Me A Break

Episode 156    

For those who act as ringmaster in their professional circus it can be tough to unplug and get some time away. Is there a best strategy or at least an effective approach to allow for an enjoyable vacation?

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