{"podcast":{"title":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED","slug":"french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","podcast_index_feed_id":7634906,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.frenchrenodiaries.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/20260109_120115_21a0b9125d00ac1693f1d50371b2ba34.png","author":"Rosie Ellis, Micala Wilkins and Sue Peake-Russell","episode_count":20,"summary":"French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED is your honest, no-fluff guide to renovating, restoring, and surviving property projects in France. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned renovator, or just dreaming of owning property in France, we provide real stories, insider tips, and actionable advice to help you avoid mistakes, save money, and navigate your renovation journey with confidence. From understanding French planning laws and insurance requirements to choosing the right people for the job when you haven't got the skills, time or qualifications to 'do it yourself', you'll find it here. And if you like hanging out with us, you can join us in between the 'meaty' shows for our 'rants and bants' episodes - where we get everything off our chests, no holds barred! Hosted by Rosie, Micala and Sue - three women who, along with their partners and husbands run trade-related businesses here in France and have completed a fair few renovation projects of their own - expect honest advice, plenty of laughs and a few WTF moments. Get more French Reno Diaries UNCENSORED! Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite listening app. Find downloadable guides based on each in-depth episode and sign up…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T18:21:01.137768+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906"},"episode":{"title":"How to be a good client (and get the best out of your artisan)","slug":"how-to-be-a-good-client-and-get-the-best-out-of-your-artisan","published_at":"2026-02-24T06:07:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/how-to-be-a-good-client-and-get-the-best-out-of-your-artisan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2572390","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/362663/2572390/french-reno-diaries-uncensored/2026_02_28_07_25_22_f35280c4-eb47-46d4-a508-0d3e704a3bc8.mp3","summary":"What makes a French renovation project run smoothly? And what quietly destroys trust between a homeowner and their artisan? In this episode, we reveal the secret to being a good client in France - and what it's fair to expect from your artisan. From communication and paperwork to boundaries, payment terms and unrealistic deadlines, we share what actually helps a project succeed (and what makes trades walk away). If you’re renovating in France and want better results, fewer delays and a more positive working relationship, this episode is essential listening. We’ve also pulled together the key takeaways on our website if you’d like to revisit them. Resources mentioned: Artisan Central – Trade mentoring and marketing platform OBAT – French quoting and invoicing software for building trades Penny Lane – Accounting software used by French businesses Qualibat / RGE – French certification bodies for building professionals Mini glossary: Devis – Formal written quote (legally binding once signed) Facture – Invoice Décennale – Mandatory 10-year building insurance SIRET number – Official French business registration number RGE – Government-recognised environmental certification for trades Avenant – Written amendment to an existing quote Connect with us! Facebook | Instagram Email: frenchrenodiaries@gmail.com Maison Bretagne (Rosie Ellis) S.R. Charpenterie (Sue Peake-Russell) Paul Wilkins Electricien (Micala Wilkins) Credits: • Produced & mixed by: Katy Wright • Music: Grand Project","meta_description":"What makes a French renovation project run smoothly? And what quietly destroys trust between a homeowner and their artisan? In this episode, we reveal the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3547,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/episodes/how-to-be-a-good-client-and-get-the-best-out-of-your-artisan/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/french-reno-diaries-uncensored-7634906/how-to-be-a-good-client-and-get-the-best-out-of-your-artisan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}