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Team and Communication

What to Say (and What Not to Say) When Emailing a Professional for Your Home Project

Reaching out to a home professional can feel daunting. Learn what to include in your email, how to stand out, and discover 7 customizable templates to hire, follow up, or decline with confidence.

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Team and Communication

The Real Cost of Role-Crossing with Industry Professionals

Discover why hiring professionals outside their expertise may cost more than it saves. From unexpected delays to added expenses, here’s what you need to know before role-crossing your home project pro's.

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Team and Communication

3 Things You Should Never Say To Your Design + Build Team

Just as you wouldn’t tell your therapist how to do their job or ask them to provide drugs without a prescription, there are some things your team prefer that you didn’t say. Here's what to say instead...

Team and Communication

This is How We’ve Been Taught to Choose Our Hires - And It’s Wrong

A consulting & design client recently asked me “What is the right choice when making a hire? Why do their prices vary so much?” If you’ve ever asked yourself the same question, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it...

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Team and Communication

How To Speak Construction Lingo Like A Pro

It can feel overwhelming just to speak with your team. We've heard so many made up words to try to describe something that we thought we’d try to help out and know what the heck your team is talking about and...

Team and Communication

The Power of Feedback: Good and Bad

Your team needs feedback to improve your project. But your feedback might not provide enough direction to get to those solutions. Here’s how to provide them with effective feedback, so you can work faster together…

Team and Communication

What to Say (and What Not to Say) When Emailing a Professional for Your Home Project

Reaching out to a home professional can feel daunting. Learn what to include in your email, how to stand out, and discover 7 customizable templates to hire, follow up, or decline with confidence.

Team and Communication

The Real Cost of Role-Crossing with Industry Professionals

Team and Communication

3 Things You Should Never Say To Your Design + Build Team

Team and Communication

This is How We’ve Been Taught to Choose Our Hires - And It’s Wrong

Team and Communication

How To Speak Construction Lingo Like A Pro

Team and Communication

The Power of Feedback: Good and Bad

Team and Communication

What to Say (and What Not to Say) When Emailing a Professional for Your Home Project

Reaching out to a home professional can feel daunting. Learn what to include in your email, how to stand out, and discover 7 customizable templates to hire, follow up, or decline with confidence.

Team and Communication

The Real Cost of Role-Crossing with Industry Professionals

Team and Communication

3 Things You Should Never Say To Your Design + Build Team

Team and Communication

This is How We’ve Been Taught to Choose Our Hires - And It’s Wrong

Team and Communication

How To Speak Construction Lingo Like A Pro

Team and Communication

The Power of Feedback: Good and Bad

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