What was my contractor thinking??

In this episode, Wendy shares the good, the bad, and the ugly with one of the best professionals in home renovation, Joe Wood, from All Around Joe.
Wendy and Joe go way back as Joe was Wendy's contractor for most of her house flips back in Cincinnati, and together, they've collaborated in that viral shiplap shower you may have seen all over the internet (thanks Pinterest!).

In true Wendy fashion, this episode doesn't fail to provide the no fluff , just honest truth about what makes a good contractor, the red flags that clients should look out for, and tips on how to pick the best contractor for your budget.

Take notes on the lessons that both Joe and Wendy have learned along the way, the differences between the real process and what is 'reality (HG)TV', and Wendy's genius strategy to get a contractor to stick to schedule.

Joe explains what no other contractor will, shares his thoughts on working with men vs women, the importance of hiring a contractor with workers comp, and why you should run away from a professional asking for a 50% deposit before any of the work starts.

Takeaways from the show:
-If your contractor is late for your first meeting, you can expect him to be late with your project.
-Dirty or clean truck? The way your contractor treats his truck is a good indicator of how he will handle your home project.
-Research, plan and give your contractor a scope of work: if you don't know what you want, how can your contractor know? An organized project will pay off in the grand scheme of things!
-Tracking your change orders is KEY to stay in budget!
-Never tell a contractor what your budget is, specify what you want instead and request quotes from a minimum of five professionals.
-A contractor who LISTENS is hard to find.
-No (serious) contractor will be available to work in your project immediately as the industry is booming and every professional is busy!
-Have an emergency fund of at least 15%.

Get connected to Joe:
https://myallaroundjoe.net/
https://www.instagram.com/all_around_joe
https://www.facebook.com/allaroundjoellc/

For show notes please visit:
http://flippinwendy.design/blog/podcast-episode-4