78 episodes
Your Project Shepherd Construction Podcast Your Project Shepherd
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5.0 • 14 Ratings
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Your Project Shepherd Podcast is your personal guide for residential construction.
Hosted by Curtis Lawson of Shepherd Construction Advisors and Crafted Custom Homes, we explore all facets of the custom home building process through educational storytelling and knowledge-sharing conversations with seasoned industry expert guests. Our mission is to give you the tools you need to make informed decisions and empower you to navigate your project with confidence. No gatekeeping - let’s build success together!
New episodes every Friday. Watch and subscribe on YouTube @yourprojectshepherd.
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EP 76 | Architect's Perspective: Essentials You Should Know Before you Start Your Project
🏡 Join Curtis Lawson as he and a panel of architects and designers dissect the intricate dance of budget management, design decisions, and construction observation. Learn how to actively participate in your design project to ensure every detail aligns with your vision and avoid costly pitfalls. This episode is packed with pro tips that can turn your dream home into reality
Like what you heard? 🩷👍 Follow, rate, leave a comment, and never miss an episode! Catch our highlights on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!
CONNECT & FOLLOW:
📸https://www.instagram.com/yourprojectshepherd
💻 www.youtube.com/@yourprojectshepherd
🎤 Our Guests🎤
Dwight D. Patterson AIA, NCARB
Principal at DPA | Dwight Patterson Architects
📞281.616.5245 | 📱512.428.8050
🌐 https://dwightpattersonarchitects.com/
📸 https://www.instagram.com/dwightpattersonarchitects/
🖼️ https://www.pinterest.com/dwightpattersonarchitects/_created/
👨🏼💼 https://www.facebook.com/dpaarchitecture/
🖇️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/dpa-dwight-patterson-architects/
Matthew Giardina AIA , MBA
Principal Architect at Moment Architects
📞832.844.0066 |📱 832.844.0035
📧 mcg@moment-architects.com
🌐https://www.moment-architects.com/
📸https://www.instagram.com/momentarchitects
👨🏼💼https://www.facebook.com/momentarchitects
🖇️https://www.linkedin.com/company/moment-architects/
Allison Cleveland | RID, ASID, GHBA
Mirador Group , Associate Principal - Director of Operations
📞 (713) 626-477
📧 acleveland@miradorgroup.com
🌐 https://miradorgroup.com/
📸 https://www.instagram.com/miradorgroup/
ℹ️ https://miradorgroup.com/team/allison-cleveland
👩🏻💼 https://www.facebook.com/miradorgroup/
🖇️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mirador-group-inc-/
🎤 OUR HOST 🎤
Curtis Lawson, Principal & Owner of Shepherd Construction Advisors & Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations
Want to Build a Custom Home? 🏡 Need an Owner's Rep?
🌐 https://craftedhome.com
🌐 https://www.yourprojectshepherd.com
📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
Thank you for tuning in we truly appreciate your support!
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EP 75 | Building Expectations: The Reality of Custom Home Construction (Builder Panel)
On this episode, a panel of renowned Houston home builders pulls back the curtain on what to really expect when building a custom home or tackling a major renovation. From managing client expectations to budgeting, communication, and assembling an All-Star team, get an insider's perspective on the realities you need to know before starting your project. If you're planning a new build or remodel, don't miss these eye-opening insights about what's truly in store!
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Catch our Instagram Reels for the highlights and other great content!
📸@yourprojectshepherd
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🎤 Our Guests🎤
🏡 George Gomez | ResCom Custom Builders
https://www.rescomllc.net
👷🏻♂️Sam Seidel | Southern Green Builders
Phone: 832.341.9558
🌐 https://www.southerngreenbuilders.com
🌐https://www.buildsgb.com
Socials: @southergreenbuilder.com
👷🏻♂️Bryan Phillips | ALAIR HOMES HOUSTON
📷 @alairhouston
🌐 www.alairhomes.com/houston223
📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjONe-RY60w
📺https://www.youtube.com/@alair_homes
🎤 OUR HOST 🎤
Curtis Lawson, Principal & Owner of Shepherd Construction Advisors & Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations
Want to Build a Custom Home? 🏡 Need an Owner's Rep?
🌐 https://craftedhome.com
🌐 https://www.yourprojectshepherd.com
📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
Thank you for tuning in we truly appreciate your support!
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EP 74 | Home Owner's Dilemma: Remodel, Add-On, or Tear Down? [Expert Panel]
Remodel or Rebuild? The burning question every homeowner faces at some point!
On this hilarious, yet insightful episode, Curtis Lawson and his band of construction experts - Toner Kersting, Jeremy McFarland, and Sandro Gonzalez - get real about the critical choice between revamping your current home or going for a full-blown new build.
Buckle up for a wild ride filled with pro tips, real-life anecdotes, and loads of laughs that'll make you forget you're getting a master class in construction know-how!
Like what you heard? 🩷👍Follow, rate, leave a
comment, and never miss an episode! 👀 Catch our Instagram Reels for the highlights and other great content!
📸 https://www.instagram.com/yourprojectshepherd🎙️Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel for more content! 📺 www.youtube.com/@yourprojectshepherd
🎤 Our Guests🎤
Sandro M. Gonzalez | Aggregate Engineering Inc. | (PE, Principal) Mobile: 281-773-3742 Email:
📧 sandro@aggregate-eng.com
Jeremy McFarland | Brickmoon Design Residential Architecture & Interiors | Principal & Owner
Office: 281.501.2712 📧 hello@brickmoondesign.com
🌐https://brickmoondesign.com/
📷 https://www.instagram.com/brickmoondesign
🏡 https://www.houzz.com/pro/brickmoondesign
Toner Kersting | TONER Home Performance
🌐 https://tonerhp.com/
📲 https://www.instagram.com/tonerhomeperformance/
🖇️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/toner-home-matters/ 📺https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwDNVF8a2nEdAiX9u1kKgQ
🎤 OUR HOST 🎤
Curtis Lawson, Principal & Owner of
Shepherd Construction Advisors
& Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations
Want to Build a Custom Home? 🏡 Need an Owner's Rep?🌐 https://craftedhome.com 🌐 https://www.yourprojectshepherd.com
📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
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EP 73 | Your Guide to Spec and Production Homes - What To Know Before You Buy
Why Listen/Watch?
Purchasing a home is a significant investment, so making informed decisions is crucial and whether you're a homeowner seeking your dream residence or an industry professional striving to stay ahead of the curve, this episode offers practical advice, insider tips, and invaluable guidance on key factors to consider when investing in a home.
Summary:
The dynamic duo is back with another insightful discussion, this time focusing on spec and production homes. Join industry veterans Curtis Lawson and Toner Kersting as they share their extensive expertise and anecdotes on the differences between spec, semi-custom, and production homes. With decades of combined experience in custom home building and building performance, they have the expertise and depth of knowledge to advise and steer you without the fluff and hidden agendas. From understanding builder processes to evaluating financing options and warranties, they leave no stone unturned.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand the differences between spec, production, and custom homes
• Learn to evaluate a builder's processes, quality standards, and team composition
• Gain insights into financing options, warranties, and post-sale support
• Explore factors influencing long-term quality and maintenance
• Consider lifestyle preferences and location choices for optimal value
Like what you heard? 🩷👍Follow, rate, leave a comment, and never miss an episode!
👀 Catch our Instagram Reels for the highlights and other great content!
📸https://www.instagram.com/yourprojectshepherd
🎙️Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel for more content! 📺 www.youtube.com/@yourprojectshepherd
Questions or Feedback?
We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at 📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
🎤 OUR HOST 🎤
Curtis Lawson
Principal at Shepherd Construction Advisors & Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations
Want to Build a Custom Home? 🏡 Need an Owner's Rep?
🌐 https://craftedhome.com
🌐 https://www.yourprojectshepherd.com
📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
🎤 Our Guest 🎤
Toner Kersting - Founder of TONER HOME PERFORMANCE
(formerly known as Toner Home Matters)
🌐https://tonerhp.com/
📲https://www.instagram.com/tonerhomeperformance/
🔍 https://www.facebook.com/TONERhomeperformance
🖇️https://www.linkedin.com/company/toner-home-matters/
📺https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwDNVF8a2nEdAiX9u1kKgQ
Thank you for tuning in we truly appreciate your support!
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EP 72 | Maximizing Your Home's Efficiency with Energy Monitoring | Dylan Rup of Savant Systems
Curtis Lawson invites you to join him as he explores the latest insights on home energy management with Dylan Rup (Sr Product Manager at Savant Systems). This episode dives deep into the world of residential energy solutions, offering valuable information for homeowners and industry professionals alike. From smart panels to usage management, they dig into all the ways that you as a homeowner can maximize your energy consumption and save money!
We are here to offer you valuable insights, practical tips and expert advice without the sales pitches or product pushing. Tune in now and stay ahead of the curve in residential energy solutions!
Like what you heard? 🩷👍Follow, rate, leave a comment, and never miss an episode!
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Questions or Feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at 📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
🎙️OUR GUEST 🎙️
Dylan Rup, Sr. Project Manager at Savant Systems | Expertise in Solar + Storage | Product Development & Management | Technical Marketing and Educator
📞 832.247.2445
📧 dylan.rup@savant.com
🌐 https://www.savant.com/
🖇️https://sprout.link/savantsystems
👨🏻💼https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSavant
📷 https://www.instagram.com/savantsystems/
🖥️https://www.youtube.com/user/SavantAV
Get a Smart Consultation: https://www.savant.com/get-savant
🎤 OUR HOST 🎤
Curtis Lawson
Principal at Shepherd Construction Advisors & Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations
Want to Build a Custom Home? 🏡
🌐https://craftedhome.com
📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
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EP 71 | Estimate vs Quote vs Bid: What Contractors and Homeowners Must Know! [with Legal Eagle Dan Bawden]
Tune in now for the vital knowledge you need to succeed and expert legal advice to protect you in your projects. In this episode, Curtis Lawson delves into the nuances of construction terminology and their legal weight and alongside is our friend, builder and legal expert, Daniel Bawden, President/CEO of Legal Eagle Contractors, Co. Together, the two will run through some seemingly basic terms that carry heavy weight in the construction world, and why you need to understand their meanings and implications before exchanging any documents with a client or contractor. They share their best advice for anyone diving into a construction project - from the essentials you must include, to key elements, to best practices for both homeowners and contractors. They shed light on the distinctions between terms like estimate, quote, bid, and proposal, providing valuable insights for homeowners and contractors alike.
In This Episode:
✅ Clarifying the differences between estimate, quote, bid, and proposal
✅ Setting accurate expectations through contracting terminology
✅ Importance of clear, comprehensive documentation in construction projects
✅ Strategies for avoiding disputes over scope, costs, and schedule
✅ Balancing flexibility and commitment in project agreements.
Key Points:
⚖️ Understanding the distinctions between estimate, quote, bid, and proposal
📝 Importance of detailed documentation to align expectations and prevent disputes
💼 Setting accurate allowances for fixtures, finishes, etc. to avoid conflicts
🛠️ Strategies for navigating cost-plus or time & materials contracts
🤝 Building trust and transparency through consistent written communication
Like what you heard? 🩷👍Follow, rate, leave a comment, and never miss an episode! 🎙️Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel for more content!
📺 www.youtube.com/@yourprojectshepherd
Catch our Instagram Reels for the highlights and other great content!
📸 https://www.instagram.com/yourprojectshepherd
Questions or Feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at 📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
🎤 OUR GUEST 🎤
Daniel Bawden | President/CEO of Legal Eagle Construction in Houston, TXHis insights into contracting terminology and project documentation are invaluable for homeowners and contractors alike. Connect with Daniel and Legal Eagle Construction for professional guidance on your next construction project!
🌐 https://legaleaglecontractors.com/
📷 https://www.instagram.com/legaleaglecontractors/
📞 (713) 781-2090
📧 info@legaleaglecontractors.com
🎤 OUR HOST 🎤
Curtis Lawson | Principal at Shepherd Construction Advisors & Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations
🏡Want to Build a Custom Home?
🌐 https://craftedhome.com
📧 podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com
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