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What builders don't tell Their clients

What builders don't tell Their clients

by Joel Minor

Entrepreneurship

Season 2

How to build better in an over stimulated economy

A common concern around the increase in materials, material shortage and even just trying to find a builder seems to be ridiculous at the moment. Andrew and Joel talk about some ways you can avoid your project from stopping and avoiding some of the price increases in materials.

The 5 common bathroom mistakes!

There is so much stipulation around bathrooms, How much will they cost? Should i go get all my fittings? Should I just manage the bathroom myself? Joel dives in to some the common mistakes that people make and how to avoid doing these yourself to save you money in the long run!

Why is Attention to detail so hard to find!

There seems to be a common theme with being scared about trusting trades or builders when it comes to wanting a quality job. So many bad stories are getting around the industry about dodgy trades and poor workmanship. Andrew and Joel discuss some ways of what to look for when you are looking for someone a step above the rest.

Chicken before the egg - Bank or builder first ?

Description of Conversation - Starting the renovation process off can be daunting to try and figure out what to do first. Do you see the bank first, the builder first or the designer? It is like the chicken or the egg conversation. Listen to this podcast to find out some important steps to see if your renovation is achievable.

How to select your builder

Trying to find a builder you can trust can be so difficult and confronting! Andrew and Joel share some valuable tips of what to look for when you are trying to find the builder for you.

Importance of Communication

On this episode Joel and Andrew dive into the importance of communication in your building project, what good communication looks like and how you can ensure your contractor doesn’t leave you in the dark, so you have an enjoyable experience throughout your building journey

How to avoid an unrealistic budget!?

Budget, Budget, Budget, It seems to be a common theme amongst most building projects that doesn’t get taken seriously enough. Having an unrealistic budget can have a negative impact on your journey through the design and costing process. Listen below to find out why and what you can do to help discover this for yourself.

Why you should invest in an interior designer for your project !

Andrew and Joel are constantly talking about how important the planning process is. Getting super detailed on your final finishes before you start your project can save you a lot of money down the track.

Costly Mistakes of supplying materials

On this episode Joel and Andrew chat about how trying to save cost by supplying your own materials or fittings can end up costing you dearly. Breaking your budget and doing your head in!

What is the PAC Process!?

On this Episode of what builders don’t tell their clients we have a very special guest. Duayne Pearce is co-founder of Live.Life.Build and not to mention multiple other businesses. Duayne's story is incredible from someone who loved building at such a young age to somehow almost wanting to quit the industry and to now thriving in it and trying to help improve the entire industry for both builders and clients.

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