
Whether you’re dreaming of building a custom home in the future or you’re ready to start planning now, this show is for you! The Before You Build Podcast is your one-stop shop for actionable home-building tips and advice as well as tips for designing your dream home so that you feel equipped to design the home of your dreams that makes you (and your wallet) happy for years to come.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Going over budget when building a custom home isn't inevitable. It does happen often, but it is NOT inevitable. One of the biggest causes is not knowing how to prioritize your home build budget.
In this episode, I'm talking about one of the most imp... more
Going over budget is one of the biggest fears I hear from people building a custom home. But here's what I want you to know …
It is possible to build within, or very close to, your budget. It all comes down to knowing where YOU should splurge and w... more
Have you ever driven past a house and thought, something just looks off — but you couldn't quite put your finger on it? I see it all the time. And it's not just on low-cost homes … I see it on multi-million-dollar homes too.
It's not a budget proble... more
Feeling overwhelmed just thinking about building a home is one of the most common things I hear from people planning a custom build. And, honestly, it makes complete sense. You're making hundreds of high-stakes decisions you've never had to make befo... more
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We were so grateful to have found Carrie and the Before You Build program right when we needed it! We were able to start this program in the infant stages of planning our custom build home. Following the outlines and all the helps the program brings, the community within Before You Build, along with the expert advice and encouragement of Carrie herself, we were able to THRIVE during this massive project! And bonus…we finished and LOVE our new home and we didn’t break our budget to get here! I ca... more
I love how Carrie shares both big-picture and the nitty-gritty details that can make or break a project.
As an architect, it’s such a gift when homeowners educate themselves on what it really takes to design & build a new construction home- and this show makes that possible in such an empowering, approachable way!
She Has a lot of good ideas. I would say, though the only thing that I have heard that she has missed the point on is when she talked about a porta potty. Yeah that’s true, You’re getting a porta potty so that people don’t go to the bathroom in crazy spots but more it’s called respect for the contractors who are coming in. I mean when you gotta go you gotta go, its biology. Yes my husband is a contractor (foundation)and he finds that a lot of people are cheap and don’t get one. His footing guy h... more
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This show targets people planning or currently undertaking a custom home build, with a strong emphasis on practical planning, budgeting, and design. Episodes frequently cover floor plans, budgeting tactics, selecting builders, and proactive design decisions to prevent costly changes. A standout throughline is meticulous pre-build preparation and real-world lessons from builders, homeowners, and design pros, making it a reliable resource for listeners who want clarity, structure, and confidence before breaking ground. The host presents actionable frameworks and resources (workbooks, training) that listeners can apply immediately, often tying lessons to budgeting success and avoiding common build pitfalls. The content is especially useful for... more
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