Explore every episode of the podcast Plan Forward Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret to a Smooth Remodel? Clear Communication | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:05:43 | |
Jef goes over why clear communication is essential to a smooth remodeling experience, and how you can make sure it happens in your own remodeling project. | |||
| The 8 Essential Meetings for a Stress-Free Remodel | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:26:49 | |
In this episode of the Plan Forward Podcast, host Jef Forward interviews Tim Frincke, Project Manager at Forward Design Build Remodel. They discuss the 8 key meetings that lead to a successful remodel. Work with the Forward Team - go to planforward.net. Download the guide to 8 key meetings for a successful remodel. | |||
| Cost-Plus vs Fixed Fee: Why Clarity & Trust Matter in Remodeling | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:07:22 | |
What's the difference between the cost-plus pricing model and the fixed fee pricing model? How will it impact your remodel? Jef Forward dives into these answers and more on this episode of the Plan Forward Podcast. Work with the Forward Team - go to planforward.net. | |||
| 5 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Remodeling Company | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:07:15 | |
What are some things you DON'T want to do when hiring a remodeling company? Jef Forward goes over the 5 biggest mistakes and how to avoid them. | |||
| Why Should a Seamless Experience Matter? | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:05:42 | |
Learn why a smooth process is just as important as the final result when it comes to remodeling. Download your guide to a seamless remodel experience. Watch this project video. | |||
| What It's Like Working With Your Spouse | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:13:13 | |
Working with your spouse isn't for everyone. How do Jef and Monica make it work? In this episode of the Plan Forward Podcast, they give us a glimpse into the strategies they use to make it an enjoyable and fun experience that benefits the Forward team and their clients. Work with the Forward Team - go to planforward.net. Download your guide to a seamless remodel experience. | |||
| 5 Key Things To Look For In a Remodeling Partner | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:08:31 | |
Are you thinking about remodeling your home? Jef Forward goes over the 5 key things to look for in a remodeling partner before getting started. Download our guide to a seamless remodel experience. | |||
| How to Unlock the Secrets of a Successful Design-Build Project | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:10:24 | |
In our first episode of the Plan Forward Podcast, host Jef Forward and guest Chad Weiler, Project Coordinator at Forward Design Build Remodel, discuss how to unlock the secrets of a successful design-build project. | |||
| The Three Types of Change Orders and What They Say About Your Builder | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:06:41 | |
Welcome to Episode 2 of our 5-part Change Order Series! In this episode, Jef breaks down the three main types of change orders in residential construction—and what each one reveals about the professionalism and process of your remodeling partner. Download the Change Order Planning Guide: https://cmwvr.share.hsforms.com/2lNmyq5vsQWC9-DhKL9XSxA | |||
| The Truth About Change Orders: They're Not The Villain | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:05:50 | |
Jef launches a five-part podcast series exploring change orders. In this opening episode, he breaks down the fundamentals and challenges the common perception that change orders are the villain. | |||
| The Feedback That Made Us Better: How Listening Led to a Better Remodel Experience | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:18:29 | |
Host Jef Forward is joined by Chad Weiler, Project Consultant at Forward Design Build Remodel, for a conversation on how client feedback has shaped the team's approach to delivering an exceptional client experience. | |||
| From Uncertainty to Clarity: How We Use Renderings to Guide Design | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:05:20 | |
Jef shows how renderings help clients make confident choices without the guesswork. | |||
| Not Sure Which Layout Works Best? Here's How We Help You Decide | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:05:09 | |
In this episode of the Plan Forward Podcast, Jef dives in to how we help our clients work through layout changes for their home remodels in Ann Arbor, Michigan. | |||
| Good Scope Creep vs. Bad Scope Creep: Why Timing is Everything | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:05:22 | |
Scope creep isn't the enemy — poor timing is. In this video, Jef breaks down the difference between good scope creep and bad scope creep, especially in the context of remodeling projects. If you would like to watch the drawing visuals that pair with this episode, you can view it at this link: https://youtu.be/ON0M1EfxXDM | |||
| Tariffs vs. Timing: Should You Wait to Remodel? | 15 May 2025 | 00:08:18 | |
Thinking about delaying your remodel because of tariffs? In this episode, Jef breaks down the real impact of tariffs on remodeling costs, and it's not as big as you might think. He'll explain why waiting to remodel could actually cost you more in the long run. Whether you're planning a kitchen upgrade, bathroom remodel, or a full home makeover, timing is everything, and in this case, sooner might be smarter. Verisk Remodel Index, via Scotsman Guide: https://www.scotsmanguide.com/news/home-improvement-costs-hit-new-highs-last-year/ Joint Center For Housing Studies of Harvard University: https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/research-areas/remodeling/lira | |||
| How the Right Operational Strategy Creates a Smooth Remodel | 08 May 2025 | 00:06:29 | |
Does the remodeling company you want to work with have an operational strategy? How does that impact your remodel? Host Jef Forward goes over why this matters and more in this episode of the Plan Forward Podcast. Download the seamless experience checklist: https://share.hsforms.com/2S9lnU8FyTjm6JboV-8s4Wwcmwvr | |||