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28 Apr

Shaky Foundations: A Homeowner’s Guide to Contractor Scams

Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu open with a “chicky chat” recap of Mikki babysitting Jess’s kids, including an Uno-cheating incident and the kids texting their parents throughout the night. They then share a homeowner horror story from Sam in South Carolina, who hired a referred contractor to enclose a patio into a sunroom for $42,000 without getting other quotes or verifying a license. After failed inspections, repeated upcharges for rework, delays, and being asked basic planning questions on site, Sam discovered the contractor wasn’t licensed and was allegedly “working under” someone else’s license before ghosting. Sam hired a licensed contractor to redo and finish the project for $28,000 more, stretching the timeline to nearly a year, and the hosts stress that verifying a contractor’s license is the bare minimum step to avoid being scammed. 00:00 Verify That License 00:34 Babysitting Chaos Recap 04:28 Uno Cheating Meltdown 06:58 Kids Texting The Parents 10:21 Dogs Yes Kids No 10:47 Homeowner Horror Stories Setup 13:14 Sam Sunroom Plan Begins 14:27 Contractor Jargon Red Flags 19:36 Deposit And Demo Start 21:45 Footing Inspection Fails 23:08 Inspectors And The Double Dip Scam 30:10 Paying For Rework No Way 30:39 Call the Inspector 31:33 Framing Red Flags 32:05 Failed Header Inspection 35:15 Engineered Beam Upcharge 36:05 Delays and No Shows 39:07 Subs Asking Homeowner 41:40 License Check Discovery 44:39 Confrontation and Ghosting 48:14 Damage Control Strategy 50:34 Hiring a Real Contractor 52:48 Costly Finish and Lessons 54:25 Verify Licenses Always 56:32 Qualifier License Explained 01:01:21 Wrap Up and Share Story Submit your homeowner horror story:www.chicksinconstruction.com Follow on Social Media:www.instagram.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.facebook.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.linkedin.com/company/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.youtube.com/@ChicksInConstruction ________________ Love what you hear?Subscribe to Chicks in Construction and share this episode with your friends because every homeowner, builder, contractor, and designer needs to hear this one!

28 Apr

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1hr 1min
12 May

Building Nightmares: The True Cost of Oversight

Hosts Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu of Chicks in Construction explain why permits matter and share a Denver homeowner horror story: Kevin and Noelle Collins hired Schwab Builders (run by Avi Schwab and involving his father Sean) for a major remodel of their 1950s bungalow, paying over $250,000 in installments. After demolition, progress stalled, communication turned vague, and they later discovered no permits were pulled and the contractor wasn’t properly licensed. A courtesy inspection led to a stop-work order and an engineering report declaring the home unsafe to occupy, forcing the family out after Thanksgiving 2023 and into two years of paying mortgage plus rent. Prosecutors found multiple victims, alleged over $1.1M in consumer fraud, and a jury convicted the builder on 47 felony counts; Avi was sentenced to 10 years. The BBB “Restoring Trust” program helped rebuild the Collins’ home for free, and the hosts highlight red flags like failing to verify licensing and skipping permits. 00:00 Permits Matter 00:13 Welcome and Submit Stories 01:42 Sneeze Talk Tangent 03:50 Tough Mudder Signup 08:59 Camping and Clean Freak 14:30 Back to the Horror Story 18:09 Denver Remodel Nightmare Setup 19:46 Schwab Builders Red Flags 20:55 Quarter Million Renovation Reality 22:22 Contracts and Payments 24:38 Demo and Dependency Trap 27:53 Delays and Ghosting 30:37 No Permits No License 35:30 Lawyer and Courtesy Inspection 37:45 Stop Work Unsafe Home 43:03 More Victims and Fraud 47:21 Trial Verdict and Sentencing 48:56 Restoring Trust and Red Flags 52:00 Final Takeaways and Outro Submit your homeowner horror story:www.chicksinconstruction.com Follow on Social Media:www.instagram.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.facebook.com/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.linkedin.com/company/chicksinconstructionpodcastwww.youtube.com/@ChicksInConstruction ________________ Love what you hear?Subscribe to Chicks in Construction and share this episode with your friends because every homeowner, builder, contractor, and designer needs to hear this one!

12 May

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52 min
12/03/2024

J.D. Greear's Blueprint for Effective Preaching and Teaching

Introduction: A warm welcome to communicators and preachers looking to refine their craft, featuring lead pastor and author J. D. Greear.J.D.'s Preaching Journey: From aspirations to actualization, the importance of a calling in church leadership.Global Influence on Preaching: How missionary work shaped J.D.'s approach to making disciples through sermons.Sermon Preparation Evolved: Insight into J.D.'s evolving process and the strategic planning behind the sermon series.Finding Your Preaching Voice: Embracing uniqueness while acknowledging the influence of other preachers.Local vs. Global Audience: The delicate balance of addressing a local congregation with a global perspective.Advice for Young Pastors: Key tips on simplicity, disciple-making, and ensuring sermons cultivate worship.Rapid-Fire Q&A: J.D. shares personal experiences of failure, distractions, and overcoming challenges in preaching.

12/03/2024

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45 min
04/02/2020

Candice Smith - Tango is more than just another sex box

Tango is not just another sex box. Candice went to Harvard and had to overcome the stigma of being more than a "Birchbox for dildos". She learned how to apply science to intimacy and created her company. After taking sexuality studies at Harvard she learned to critically analyze porn. This was for her, like many people, her first introduction to sex ed, but she learned quickly that pornography didn't translate into relationship success. She dedicated herself to figuring out what makes for healthy intimacy and became an educator. After getting her masters in secondary education one of the things she really enjoyed was gamification for learning and using gamification to create bonds. Her passion project was trying to distill the science of better sex into these hands-on experiences that are fun and enjoyable to talk about and add some spice and variety into the bedroom. Candice talks about the benefits of having playfulness in your relationships, the different types of kits they offer and why she was passionate about creating this resource for people. She also shared about her own experience of being sexually assaulted that lead to the creation of the healing kit and working with a trauma expert to help others start the healing process. "My body became a weapon that I used against myself. It became something where, I would put myself in an unsafe space, with people who I wasn't necessarily sure that they would look out for me." - Candice Tango got started when Candice started to think about the ways we can think outside of the box to encourage adults to have healthier relationships without like saying, sit down and read this book right now. How can we make it fun for them? Also mentioned in this episode: Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel HollisCrowdFund for Tango 2.0 on IndieGoGoYou can Follow Tango on Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | or email a question

04/02/2020

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38 min
26/02/2024

SermonCraft with Chase Gardner Trailer

This podcast is for communicators who teach regularly and want to become better and more confident in the art and craft of preaching. We interview some of today's best communicators about their unique processes, habits, and secrets of turning a blank page into a captivating talk so that you can stop wasting valuable time and sermon prep. Find your unique voice and use the gift God has given you with excellence and joy. We'll do full episodes on concepts that helped us or changed how we approach teaching. My name's Chase Gardner. I'm a lead teaching pastor with ten years of preaching. I've given hundreds of sermons, but I know I haven't arrived yet, and I want to get better in every facet of preaching, just like you. Thanks for joining us on the Sermon Craft Podcast.

26/02/2024

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1 min
14/02/2023

Prenups - Love em or hate em

In this episode: What is a prenup and why is it importantAdvantages and disadvantages of prenupsWhen should a couple consider getting a prenupCommon misunderstandings and myths about prenupsWhat should couples consider when creating a prenupWhat are the legal requirements of a prenupHow do you make sure that a prenup is legally bindingWhat happens if a prenup is challenged in courtHow can couples protect their assets and interests with a prenupHelp your friends going through a divorce go from victim to victorious and bitter to better.If you like The Ex-it Strategy, visit our website to subscribe for free, and you'll never miss an episode. And if you like the Ex-it Strategy, We'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two).

14/02/2023

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27 min
07/04/2022

Step 12 - Service

Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

07/04/2022

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46 min
01/04/2025

Behind the Music with Double Platinum Artist Jason Adamo

In this week's episode of What's Up, Wake, we dive deep into the life of double platinum songwriter and local musician Jason Adamo. Jason shares his captivating journey from his beginnings in Blacksburg, Virginia, through his musical influences, to becoming a renowned artist living and performing in Raleigh, NC. We discuss his unexpected discovery of new music genres, his songwriting process, and his experience of finding a living kidney donor. Don't miss his heartfelt performance of "Beautiful Believer" and his insights on navigating the music industry. Follow his inspiring story and learn valuable advice for aspiring musicians. 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 01:13 Meet Jason Adamo: The Local Music Sensation 01:29 Jason's Musical Roots and Family Influence 04:12 Discovering Rock and Roll 06:15 The Journey to Double Platinum 12:23 Navigating the Music Business 17:14 Embracing New Technology 18:09 A Life-Saving Kidney Donation 19:43 A Neighbor's Unexpected Gift 20:48 A Setback and Way Forward 21:13 The Six-Surgery Chain 22:57 Jenna's Wedding and Matchmaking 23:18 Becoming a Living Donor 24:05 Charity Concerts and Community Support 24:54 Lightning Round Questions 29:39 Performing and Family Life 30:28 Closing and Final Performance

01/04/2025

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36 min
16/04/2022

Step 3 - Surrender

Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

16/04/2022

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34 min
02/05/2023

Fashion in the Triangle

This month, meet two local fashionistas and boutique owners: Mandy Becker of Swagger and Catherine Carter of The Gatorbug. Mandy and Catherine share their experiences in the fashion industry and list the wardrobe staples every woman should have. We discuss: The leather pants trend currently prevalent in Europe—and catching on in the U.S.—and Europe's influence on fashion.Mandy's trip to Barcelona and the Mediterranean, which focused on food and wine culture.The background of Swagger Boutique: founded in 2002 by Mandy, who attended Georgia Tech and studied to be an engineer. After several years of working as an engineer, she decided to open Swagger.Mandy's initial focus was to open Swagger as a gift store, but she expanded the offerings to include clothing in 2011 in response to customer demand.Challenges in transitioning from selling gifts to clothing, including different buying cycles.Mandy's learning curve in understanding fashion, styling and adapting to trends.Studying body types, outfit composition and how in-store stylists can help customers pick out the right pieces.Attending market in L.A. to bring fresh ideas back to North Carolina.Swagger Boutique's Raleigh and Cary locations, including its Lochmere Pavilion store in Cary, where Swagger is one of the original tenants.The importance of supporting small businesses in the community.Catherine Carter's grandmother, Patricia, started an online business that she named "The Gatorbug," a nickname for her grandkids.Catherine and her cousin Sydney Jarrell opened a boutique after Catherine's graduation from North Carolina State University.Catherine studied brand management and marketing at NCSU.The Gatorbug now has three locations: in Raleigh's Midtown East shopping center, Cary's Fenton development and Atlantic Beach's Atlantic Station shopping center.Current fashion trends include pops of color, cobalt (the color of the year), pastels, and vintage-inspired styles such as wide-leg flares and ’90s trends.The different customer bases for each location of The Gatorbug.Catherine and Sydney attend fashion markets quarterly to source products for their stores.The duo uses their education and experience to manage budgets and store inventory effectively.

02/05/2023

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1hr 10min

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