{"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":"The Planning Advantage Successful Homeowners Use","slug":"the-planning-advantage-successful-homeowners-use","published_at":"2026-01-10T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250/the-planning-advantage-successful-homeowners-use","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-home-building-coach-with-bill-reid-7294250","url":"https://www.theawakenedhomeowner.com/captivate-podcast/-planning-advantage-successful-homeowners-","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0e895890-6593-4a0c-b444-c37d6fad6b4b.mp3","summary":"It's January. Most homeowners are scrolling through Pinterest dreaming about their future renovation project, thinking \"I'll deal with this when spring comes.\" Meanwhile, smart homeowners are using these quiet winter months to do something that will give them a massive advantage: home renovation planning. 📋 FREE Planning Workbook (mentioned in this episode) Download at: the-awakened-homeowner.kit.com/planning-workbook Here's what most people don't realize. When spring arrives and everyone starts calling architects and contractors at the same time, the best professionals are already booked solid. Good architects may be scheduling consultations 3-6 months out. Reputable contractors have their summer schedules filling up fast. If you wait until April to start planning, you're looking at fall or even next year for construction. But when you start your home renovation planning in January and February? Everything changes. Design professionals have time for thoughtful consultations. Contractors can provide valuable early guidance. You're not competing for their attention—you're getting their best focus. You're positioning yourself to start design work in April and potentially break ground by summer. In this episode, Bill Reid—your home building coach with 35+ years of residential construction experience—reveals why winter is your secret weapon for home building and renovation success. He walks you through the complete Discovery Framework, five pillars of preparation work you should complete BEFORE you ever hire a designer or contractor. 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: ✅ The \"spring scramble\" reality that delays thousands of renovation projects every year ✅ Why starting in January gives you a 3-6 month competitive advantage ✅ How winter planning means better access to top d…","meta_description":"It's January. 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