Podcast Episodes

Property Evaluation Before Buying Land (Understanding Design Limitations Series Launch)

Season 1 Episode 31

Episode Title: Understanding Design Limitations EP31: Property Evaluation Before Buying Land

Episode Number: 31

Duration: Approximately 58 minutes

Release Date: 11/15/25

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Published on 14 hours ago

Home Renovation Planning Mistakes: Tale of Two Homeowners Complete Story

Season 1 Episode 30

Two couples bought neighboring lots same day. One finished in 12 months on budget. Other still incomplete 18+ months later, $150K+ over. Complete story of how planning mistakes destroyed dreams while…

Published on 1 week ago

Architect Fee Structures for Home Building: 3 Payment Methods to Protect Your Budget

Season 1 Episode 29

Understanding architect fee structures for home building is the difference between a dream project and a financial nightmare. The design agreement you sign with your architect might be the most impor…

Published on 2 weeks ago

When to Hire Your Contractor: The 3 Risk Profiles That Protect Your Project

Season 1 Episode 28

Your construction documents are complete. You've reviewed them. You've approved them. Now you face a critical strategic decision: When do you hire your contractor? When do you submit for building per…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Construction Documents Home Building: Your Last $50K Checkpoint Before Breaking Ground

Season 1 Episode 27

Construction documents home building isn't just about getting building permit plans approved - it's your last line of defense against $50,000+ in change orders and months of construction delays that …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Home Renovation Planning Guide: The 3-Component Specification System That Prevents Cost Disasters

Season 1 Episode 26

Home renovation planning guide strategies fall apart without comprehensive specifications—and that's why 90% of construction projects exceed budgets and face delays. In this essential episode, Your H…

Published on 1 month ago

Custom Home Construction Planning: The Design Development Process That Prevents Cost Overruns

Season 1 Episode 25

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Design Development Mastery: How to Take Control of Your Custom Home Construction Project

Season 1 Episode 24

This empowering 55-minute episode reveals how homeowners can master the design development phase to take complete control of their custom home construction projects. Bill Reid provides The Awakened H…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

From Endless Ideas to Clear Direction: Home Building Schematic Design Strategy

Season 1 Episode 23

In this comprehensive 56-minute deep dive, Bill Reid explores the first critical phase of the home building and remodeling design process - schematic design. This episode serves as your roadmap throu…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget Checkpoints Revealed: How the 3-Step Design Process Keeps You in Control So You Can Actually Build or Remodel Your Home

Season 1 Episode 22

Master the professional design process that separates successful home projects from costly nightmares. In this essential episode, Bill Reid reveals the three-step methodology used by architects and d…

Published on 2 months ago