Plan Forward Podcast
Helping Ann Arbor, Michigan, homeowners enjoy a seamless remodel on their way to living in a functional, beautifully finished home that makes every day better.
Episodes
34 episodes
I'm Not a Visual Person! How Will I know I'll Like It?
The Drawn to Clarity Miniseries highlights the importance of drawings in the design build process. In Episode 5, Jef gives insight on how we help our clients feel confident in their design decisions. Work with the Forward Team - go...
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Episode 34
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3:25
Drawing Reviews: Why More Eyes = Better Design
The Drawn to Clarity Miniseries highlights the importance of drawings in the design build process. In Episode 4, Jef and Andrew have an in-depth discussion about design reviews.Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.net.
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Episode 33
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15:53
Can We Really Build That?
The Drawn to Clarity Miniseries highlights the importance of drawings in the design build process. In Episode 3, Jef discusses answers to the question, can we really build that?Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.net.
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Episode 32
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3:55
Bad Drawings = A Bad Remodel
The Drawn to Clarity Miniseries highlights the importance of drawings in the design build process. In Episode 2, Jef discusses the reasons why a bad drawing equals a bad remodel. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.n...
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Episode 31
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3:52
Not Just Pretty Pictures: Why Drawings Really Matter
The Drawn to Clarity Miniseries highlights the importance of drawings in the design build process. In Episode 1, Jef discusses why drawings matter so much. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.net.
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Episode 30
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5:38
Living Through Construction
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 10, Jef discusses living through construction and how we make it as smooth as possible at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go ...
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Episode 29
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2:11
Timing Hesitation
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 9, Jef discusses remodeling timing hesitation and how we solve it at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.ne...
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Episode 28
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2:38
Price Uncertainty
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 8, Jef discusses price uncertainty and how we solve it at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.netDow...
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Episode 27
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1:43
Design Regret
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 7, Jef discusses remodeling design regret and how we solve it at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.net
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Episode 26
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2:00
Home Embarrassment
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 6, Jef discusses home embarrassment and how we solve it at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.netDo...
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Episode 25
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1:53
Involvement Fatigue
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 5, Jef discusses remodeling involvement fatigue and how we solve it at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward....
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Episode 24
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3:01
Disruption
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 4, Jef discusses remodeling disruption and how we solve it at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.net
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Episode 23
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2:35
Budget Surprise
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 3, Jef discusses budget surprise and how we solve it at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.netDownl...
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Episode 22
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2:32
Trust Issues
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 2, Jef discusses trust issues and how we solve them at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.netDownlo...
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Episode 21
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2:06
Overload
The Remodeling Confidence series tackles the biggest remodeling headaches one at a time. In Episode 1, Jef discusses remodeling overload and how we solve it at Forward. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.netD...
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Episode 20
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2:25
The Most Preventable Change Order: Design Regret
In Episode 5 of our Change Order Series, Jef breaks down how a thorough design process empowers clients to make confident choices—minimizing costly changes once construction begins.Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.net....
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Episode 19
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5:28
Predictable Surprises: What We Can Catch Before Demo
In Episode 4 of our Change Order Series, Jef dives into the so-called 'surprises' that often surface once a project kicks off—and how a seasoned remodeler can anticipate many of them well before construction begins.Work with the Forward...
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Episode 18
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4:46
Rushing To Build Costs More Than You Think
In Episode 3 of our Change Order Series, Jef explores how beginning construction without a finalized plan can lead to costly consequences down the line.Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.netDownload the Change Or...
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Episode 17
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5:31
The Three Types of Change Orders and What They Say About Your Builder
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 partne...
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Episode 16
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6:41
The Truth About Change Orders: They're Not The Villain
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.Work with the Forward Team - go to www.pla...
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Episode 15
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5:50
The Feedback That Made Us Better: How Listening Led to a Better Remodel Experience
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.Work with the Forward...
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Episode 14
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18:29
From Uncertainty to Clarity: How We Use Renderings to Guide Design
Jef shows how renderings help clients make confident choices without the guesswork. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.net
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Episode 13
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5:20
Not Sure Which Layout Works Best? Here's How We Help You Decide
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. Work with the Forward Team - go to www.planforward.net
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Episode 12
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5:09
Good Scope Creep vs. Bad Scope Creep: Why Timing is Everything
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.You'll learn why making changes during the design...
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Episode 11
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5:22
Tariffs vs. Timing: Should You Wait to Remodel?
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 ...
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Episode 10
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8:18