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From Planning to Build-out: Financing Your Studio the Right Way

Turning your vision into a reality can be intimidating without some know-how about the process. After securing funding, learn how to hire and work with a contractor in part 2 of this series.

In Episode 653: From Planning to Build-out: Financing Your Studio the Right Way, join Coach Caroline Plambeck and Coach Alex Lavelle for smart suggestions on this next step.

  • Tap your resources: seek referrals or visit Home Depot or Lowes to find contractors
  • Vet thoughtfully: check out scope of work, confirm license, request wholesale pricing
  • Persevere: keep interviewing contractors to find the best fit; don’t settle
  • Shop around: get several quotes and ask preferred contractor to match lowest cost
  • Set expectations: arrange meetings, timelines and payment schedules with contractor 

You can save thousands of dollars (and headaches!) by choosing the right contractor. Create a systemized approach based on in-the-trenches advice in Episode 653.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

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