Stop Pricing by Square Foot - You're losing so much money!
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Pricing by square foot is how budgets blow up. Tyler breaks down the real process—scope first, design up front, WAGs, SWAGs, and contingency noted so the numbers hold once you hit the job.
Show Notes:
00:00 Understanding client priorities and personal update
01:35 Consulting call and estimating process
02:54 Client communication and zoning variance
06:07 Budget creation and design iterations
07:24 Detailed budgeting and cost tracking
09:01 Handling unexpected costs and client communication
13:23 Scope of work and subcontractor coordination
17:08 Managing client expectations and budget adjustments
20:00 Pre-construction and design consulting
26:44 Contractor Coalition Summit and affordability
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