{"podcast":{"title":"Your Home Building Coach with Bill Reid","slug":"your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250","podcast_index_feed_id":7294250,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-awakened-homeowner/","website_url":"https://www.theawakenedhomeowner.com/home-design-and-construction-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b602755f-cdb3-46bc-9625-b9e28d25f99e/Podcast-Cover-jpg.jpg","author":"William W. Reid","episode_count":67,"summary":"I'm Bill Reid and I will be along your side as Your Home Building Coach. Brought to you by The Awakened Homeowner Mission— your go-to podcast for real talk about designing, remodeling, and building your dream home! Hosted by Bill Reid, who's helped coordinate the design and construction of hundreds of new homes and remodels, this show is packed with insider secrets and smart strategies to help you crush your home goals. Building or remodeling can feel like a wild ride — but it doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here, you’ll get expert home remodeling advice, practical new home construction tips, and a full scoop on building a custom home without losing your mind (or your budget). We’ll walk you through renovation planning, share step-by-step home remodeling guides for homeowners, and spill the tea on common home building mistakes and how to avoid them. Thinking about diving into a remodel or new build? Find out exactly what to know before starting a home renovation and how to navigate the home building process like a pro. This podcast pairs perfectly with Bill's new book, The Awakened Homeowner — a must-read if you’re serious about creating a space that feels like home and makes smar…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T18:17:17.552267+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250"},"episode":{"title":"Building Your Dream Home Starts With a Quality Team","slug":"building-your-dream-home-starts-with-a-quality-team","published_at":"2026-03-07T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250/building-your-dream-home-starts-with-a-quality-team","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250","url":"https://www.theawakenedhomeowner.com/captivate-podcast/-building-dream-home-quality-team-","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/425875d0-0666-4f3e-8175-60adb637cb30.mp3","summary":"Discover the 3-layer contractor team framework and the exact 3 interview questions that reveal quality teams. When you hire a contractor, you're not hiring one person—you're hiring an entire team. Your contractor is the orchestrator. The employees, subcontractors, and suppliers are the musicians. The strength of those relationships directly impacts your project timeline and quality. In Episode 47 of Your Home Building Coach, Bill Reid reveals the 3-layer framework of quality contractor teams and shares the exact 3 interview questions that tell you whether a contractor has actually built a quality team or just maintains a phone list. You'll discover: • The 3-layer structure: employees (core execution), subcontractors (specialty trades), suppliers (material management) • Why contractor team longevity directly translates to your timeline • The critical role of the job foreman • How to evaluate employee structure, longevity, and willingness to introduce you • What real subcontractor relationships look like (5+ years, backup plans, payment history) • Why inserting yourself into material sourcing creates hidden liabilities • How contractor teams connect back to expertise and project management • How to avoid the lowest bidder trap This episode builds on Episode 46 (Contractor Attributes: Expertise, Project Management & Team Building), where we explored the three pillars of contractor quality. Free Story: The Tale of Two Homeowners Watch: YouTube Listen: Podcast Read: AMAZON , All Book Stores Visit: Homepage Follow: Instagram : Facebook: Learn: BuildQuest Planning Platform: Contact: Email: wwreid@theawakenedhomeowner.com Mentioned in this episode: The Awakened Homeowner Book The Awakened Homeowner Book","meta_description":"Discover the 3-layer contractor team framework and the exact 3 interview questions that reveal quality teams. 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