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Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: Designing For the Future Part 2 · Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time

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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, welcome to designing and building the Midwest one community at a time.
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  SPEAKER_01: I'm Chris Hardstock with Big Dog Construction, your local window depot.
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  SPEAKER_05: And I'm Caitlin.
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  SPEAKER_05: This is the show where we bring you real insights, expert input, and a lot of entertainment along the way.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, every week, our main focus is bringing you the best advice on home improvements, remodeling, and how to take care of your biggest investment.
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  SPEAKER_01: But we don't stop at the property line.
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  SPEAKER_05: Let's get into today's episode.
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  unknown: Big dog!
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  SPEAKER_02: In the military, there's no such thing as good enough.
• 0:51
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  SPEAKER_02: I'm Blake Middleton of Elite Roofing Professionals and Exteriors.
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  SPEAKER_02: I'm a veteran and I brought the same mission first mindset back to Illinois.
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  SPEAKER_02: We use the best materials, the best technology, and a level of communication you won't find anywhere else.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, welcome back to Designing and Building the Midwest, one community at a time.
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  SPEAKER_01: I am your host, Chris, with Big Dog Construction, your local window depot.
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  SPEAKER_01: And not as usual, I do not have our co-host Caitlin today.
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  SPEAKER_01: She is at a NASCAR event with her husband, so we wish them all the best, safe travels, and have a lot of fun.
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  SPEAKER_01: So, hey, if you remember, last episode was part one of a part two, uh, which is we started talking about designing for the future.
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  SPEAKER_01: And we talked about how your home should grow with your life, how your family needs change, why flexible spaces matter, and why it's important to think about the future before you start your remodeling project.
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  SPEAKER_01: But today we're taking it one step further because designing for the future isn't just about the rooms inside your home.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's also about what happens behind the walls.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's about technology, infrastructure, planning ahead, and creating a roadmap for your home.
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  SPEAKER_01: Even if you don't plan to do everything at once, today we're talking about future proofing your home for what's next.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yes, I said future proofing for your home for what's next.
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  SPEAKER_01: So let's get into it.
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  SPEAKER_01: But as usual, first, let's pay some bills.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, before we jump into today's big dog bite, it's time to pay the bills and give a shout out to one of our incredible 10x partners.
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  SPEAKER_01: Today's episode is proudly sponsored and supported by elite roofing professionals.
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  SPEAKER_01: Your roof is one of the most important systems protecting your entire home.
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  SPEAKER_01: And whether you're dealing with it, roof damage, a leak, missing shingles, storm damage, or simply an aging roof, you want a team you can trust.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's why we're proud to have elite roofing professionals as one of our 10x partners.
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  SPEAKER_01: Their team understands that protecting your home isn't something you take chances with.
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  SPEAKER_01: So if you're concerned about your roof or just want a peace of mind of having it inspected, give elite roofing professionals a call at 217-851-3836 or visit them on that beautiful interweb at Eliteroofing Professionals.com.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's Elite Roofing Professionals.
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  SPEAKER_01: And when quality counts, they're on top.
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  SPEAKER_01: Proud 10X partner of designing and building the Midwest, one community at a time, and they are working in all of our communities.
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  SPEAKER_01: Now, let's get back into the big dog game plan.
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  SPEAKER_01: All right, the big dog bite.
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  SPEAKER_01: Here it is today.
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  SPEAKER_01: The cheapest time to prepare for tomorrow is while you're already building today.
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  SPEAKER_01: So think about that.
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  SPEAKER_01: When the walls are open, when the floors are being replaced, when you're already remodeling, that's when you have the greatest opportunity to prepare for what's next.
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  SPEAKER_01: Because going back later, opening walls again, removing finished materials, and starting over usually costs a whole lot more.
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  SPEAKER_01: Not just time, but also money.
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  SPEAKER_01: So future proofing isn't about doing everything today.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's about preparing for things you may want tomorrow.
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  SPEAKER_01: So jumping in, the way we live and work has changed thanks to COVID as well.
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  SPEAKER_01: We got to think about that, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Post-COVID life and everything has changed.
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  SPEAKER_01: So here's something homeowners need to consider.
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  SPEAKER_01: The way we use our homes has changed dramatically.
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  SPEAKER_01: Years ago, a home office might have been a luxury.
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  SPEAKER_01: Today, for many people, it is a necessity.
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  SPEAKER_01: People work remotely, run businesses from home, take virtual meetings, manage companies, and build entire careers from a spare bedroom.
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  SPEAKER_01: So if you're remodeling, ask yourself, do I need dedicated workspace?
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  SPEAKER_01: Do I have enough electrical outlets?
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  SPEAKER_01: Do I have good lighting?
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  SPEAKER_01: Do I have privacy?
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  SPEAKER_01: Do I have enough storage?
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  SPEAKER_01: Is my internet and technology infrastructure where it needs to be?
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  SPEAKER_01: These are the things that homeowners didn't always think about years ago, but today they are part of how we live, and a good design has to evolve with the times.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, here's another smart move.
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  SPEAKER_01: You don't have to install every piece of technology today, but you can plan for it.
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  SPEAKER_01: Maybe you're not ready for smart home systems, automated lighting, security cameras, whole home audio, audio, audio.
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  SPEAKER_01: See, Caitlin's not even here to make fun of me, but I'm talking about whole home audio, smart thermostats or additional technology.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's okay.
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  SPEAKER_01: But while walls are open, think about what you may want later.
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  SPEAKER_01: Could you run wiring now?
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  SPEAKER_01: Could you create access now?
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  SPEAKER_01: Could you plan locations now?
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  SPEAKER_01: Planning ahead is usually much easier and less expensive than tearing things apart later.
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  SPEAKER_01: Remember, the big dog game plan is all about thinking before building.
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  SPEAKER_01: So future proofing doesn't mean spending more money.
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  SPEAKER_01: Now, I don't want anybody listening to think.
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  SPEAKER_01: Chris is telling me I need to spend more money on everything.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's not what I'm saying at all.
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  SPEAKER_01: Future proofing is about being strategic.
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  SPEAKER_01: Remember the big dog game plan we talked about?
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  SPEAKER_01: Right here, big dog game plan that we can send to you if you want it.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, sometimes it's as simple as running an extra wire, whether it be low voltage wire or line voltage, installing blocking in a wall for future technology or shelving or desk, countertop, whatever, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Choosing a flexible room layout, making a doorway slightly wider, planning your project in phases, leaving access for future work, making sure today's remodel doesn't create a problem for tomorrow's remodel.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's smart planning, and smart planning can save you thousands of dollars.
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  SPEAKER_01: And that's why we do these podcasts for our listeners and followers.
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  SPEAKER_01: Save them money and educate them on the process.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, build in phases, but have the master plan.
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  SPEAKER_01: Again, we talk about this in a lot of episodes.
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  SPEAKER_01: Have that master plan, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Future thinking, forward thinking.
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  SPEAKER_01: This is something we talk about all the time.
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  SPEAKER_01: Maybe you can't or don't want to do everything right now.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's perfectly fine.
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  SPEAKER_01: You don't have to remodel your entire home at once.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, that elephant can be eaten one room at a time if your house is an elephant.
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  SPEAKER_01: Caitlin would be dying right now if I uh said that to her, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Anyway, here's what I recommend.
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  SPEAKER_01: Have a master plan.
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  SPEAKER_01: Let's say your long-term goal is new kitchen, main floor remodel, finished basement, outdoor living space.
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  SPEAKER_01: You may decide to do those projects over five years.
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  SPEAKER_01: Great.
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  SPEAKER_01: Again, remember, we're looking for a client for a lifetime, not a one-time.
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  SPEAKER_01: But let's make sure the kitchen project doesn't interfere with the main floor project.
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  SPEAKER_01: Let's make sure the electrical work is planned correctly.
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  SPEAKER_01: Let's make sure today's decisions support tomorrow's plans.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's the difference between doing projects and having a strategy.
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  SPEAKER_01: And you know me, I'm always going to choose a strategy.
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  SPEAKER_01: Now think about the memories you want to create.
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  SPEAKER_01: Now let's take this conversation somewhere a little more personal.
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  SPEAKER_01: When you think about your future, don't just think about square footage.
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  SPEAKER_01: Think about memories.
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  SPEAKER_01: Where will the family gather?
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  SPEAKER_01: Where will Christmas happen?
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  SPEAKER_01: Where will the grandchildren play?
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  SPEAKER_01: Where will you have dinner with friends?
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  SPEAKER_01: Where will you drink your morning coffee?
• 7:50
  SPEAKER_01: Ah, everyone likes a little morning coffee here and there, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Where will you relax after a long day?
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  SPEAKER_01: Where will stories happen?
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  SPEAKER_01: Because at the end of the day, that's what a home really is.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's not just walls, it's not cabinets, it's not flooring, it's where your life happens.
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  SPEAKER_01: And we believe that fully here at Big Dog Construction.
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  SPEAKER_01: And when we design homes at Big Dog Construction or remodels, that's what we're thinking about.
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  SPEAKER_01: We're thinking about people, their families, and thinking about how the space can make the life better.
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  SPEAKER_01: All right.
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  SPEAKER_01: It is that time of the episode.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yes, already.
• 8:21
  SPEAKER_01: You know, without Caitlin here, we can get through the content a little quicker.
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  SPEAKER_01: Not say anything wrong about Caitlin, but sometimes we can go off topic a little bit, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: A little chase the rabbit down the hole.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's all good.
• 8:32
  SPEAKER_01: Hey, big dog rapid fire time, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Here we go.
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  SPEAKER_01: Before you start your next remodeling project, ask yourself these rapid fire questions.
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  SPEAKER_01: Will I need a home office or workspace?
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  SPEAKER_01: Who knows, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Do I have enough electrical outlets for the future?
• 8:46
  SPEAKER_01: Everyone knows you got a lot of stuff to plug in.
• 8:49
  SPEAKER_01: I mean, shit.
• 8:50
  SPEAKER_01: I mean, yeah, all that good stuff, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, can I plan now for technology later?
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  SPEAKER_01: Technology is constantly changing.
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  SPEAKER_01: So you want to keep up with it and talk to your professionals like Big Dog Construction, you know, about that technology and where it's heading.
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  SPEAKER_01: Can I run wiring while the walls are open?
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  SPEAKER_01: Absolutely.
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  SPEAKER_01: Could I prepare for smart home technology?
• 9:09
  SPEAKER_01: Yes, yes, yes, because we know with our smartphones I'm holding up right now, those are constantly changing.
• 9:15
  SPEAKER_01: Like this one, it's here and opens up bigger.
• 9:17
  SPEAKER_01: Oh my gosh, it's a magic trick.
• 9:19
  SPEAKER_01: No, it's not really.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, can this project be completed in phases?
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  SPEAKER_01: Hell yes.
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  SPEAKER_01: Do I have a long-term master plan?
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  SPEAKER_01: If you're working with big dog, you do have that long-term master plan.
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  SPEAKER_01: Will today's decision make tomorrow's project easier?
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  SPEAKER_01: Absolutely.
• 9:34
  SPEAKER_01: That's right.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, so big dog challenge.
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  SPEAKER_01: Here's the challenge of the week.
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  SPEAKER_01: Create a list called My Home Master Plan.
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  SPEAKER_01: Okay.
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  SPEAKER_01: Then write down everything you would eventually like to accomplish in your home.
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  SPEAKER_01: Remember in weeks past we've talked about, you know, the needs, the wants, the desires, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Those type things.
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  SPEAKER_01: This is your master plan.
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  SPEAKER_01: Don't worry about doing it all today.
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  SPEAKER_01: Just create the plan.
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  SPEAKER_01: Then organize your projects into now, next, and later.
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  SPEAKER_01: Okay?
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  SPEAKER_01: And we can help you with that.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's how you start thinking strategically about your home.
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  SPEAKER_01: And remember, you don't need to do everything today, but you should know where you're going.
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  SPEAKER_01: One of the final thoughts we're going to be talking about today on this episode.
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  SPEAKER_01: Here's what I want you to remember a good remodel solves a problem.
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  SPEAKER_01: A great remodel solves problems you haven't experienced yet.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's the difference.
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  SPEAKER_01: Don't just design for where you are, design for where you're going.
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  SPEAKER_01: Just don't think about what your family needs today.
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  SPEAKER_01: Think about what life may look like tomorrow.
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  SPEAKER_01: And don't wait until life forces you to make changes.
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  SPEAKER_01: Plan for them the best you can.
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  SPEAKER_01: And that's what we're here for.
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  SPEAKER_01: Because when you have a plan, you have options.
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  SPEAKER_01: And when you have options, you can make smarter decisions.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's the big dog way.
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  SPEAKER_01: If you're thinking about remodeling your home, don't just bring us a picture of what you want.
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  SPEAKER_01: Bring us your vision for the future.
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  SPEAKER_01: Tell us how you want to live.
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  SPEAKER_01: Tell us what isn't working.
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  SPEAKER_01: Tell us where you see your family going.
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  SPEAKER_01: And let's build a plan around that.
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  SPEAKER_01: You can also download our big dog remodel game plan checklist to help you organize your thoughts, identify your priorities, and begin planning the right way.
• 11:09
  SPEAKER_01: And when you're ready, reach out to Big Dog Construction, your local window depot.
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  SPEAKER_01: We're here to help you think bigger, plan smarter, and build a home that works for your life today and tomorrow.
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  SPEAKER_01: Because we're not looking for a one-time customer.
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  SPEAKER_01: We're looking to earn a client for life.
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  SPEAKER_01: Hey, thanks for joining us today or me for another episode of Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time.
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  SPEAKER_01: And as always, I want to thank you guys for tuning in, listening to us, and joining me remotely, wherever you're at, and taking part in this.
• 11:38
  SPEAKER_01: This has been part two of Designing for the Future on the Big Dog Game Plan.
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  SPEAKER_01: And next time, we're bringing everything together for a special episode.
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  SPEAKER_01: We're going to look back at the entire Big Dog Game Plan and give you the 12 rules every homeowner should know before starting a remodeling project.
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  SPEAKER_01: This is going to be your complete roadmap, the things you need to know, the mistakes you need to avoid, and the decisions that can help you protect your investment.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yes, I said investment.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's not a cost of a project, it's an investing into your home and future.
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  SPEAKER_01: And create a project you'll love for years to come.
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  SPEAKER_01: Until next time, think ahead, plan with purpose, build for the future.
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  SPEAKER_01: And remember, at Big Dog Construction, we just don't build houses.
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  SPEAKER_01: We help families build better lives inside them.
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  SPEAKER_01: We build relationships at last and we build stronger communities, one project, one family, and one community at a time.
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  SPEAKER_01: So reach out to us at 217-970-7340 or find us on that beautiful interweb at bigdogcc.com.
• 12:39
  SPEAKER_01: Until next time, see ya.
• 12:41
  SPEAKER_03: Hey there.
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  SPEAKER_03: I'm Lisa Miller, managing broker and owner of First Choice Realty Pros.
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  SPEAKER_03: We don't just help you find a house, we help you discover home.
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  SPEAKER_03: My team and I are passionate about taking care of your needs, making the process smooth, and ensuring you get the personalized attention you deserve.
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  SPEAKER_03: Ready for the next step?
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  SPEAKER_03: Call us at 217-825-3999.
• 13:07
  SPEAKER_03: With First Choice Realty Pros, you've got a team that's got your back.
• 13:11
  SPEAKER_01: Hey, listeners and followers, we have something big coming out that'll be launching January 1st, 2027.
• 13:18
  SPEAKER_01: Yes, I said 2027.
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  SPEAKER_01: It is upon us already.
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  SPEAKER_01: We're almost done with the third quarter rolling into the fourth.
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  SPEAKER_01: But we are rolling out the big dog home guardian program.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's a residential service and maintenance agreement.
• 13:31
  SPEAKER_01: You ever have those the annoying beeping smoke alarm that's like, oh crap, I forgot to replace the battery in that.
• 13:38
  SPEAKER_01: Or it's too high.
• 13:39
  SPEAKER_01: I don't have a ladder.
• 13:40
  SPEAKER_01: I can't get up there safely.
• 13:41
  SPEAKER_01: Or that furnace filter that you're like, oh, I forgot to change the furnace filter.
• 13:45
  SPEAKER_01: Gutters need cleaning.
• 13:47
  SPEAKER_01: It's just a mess.
• 13:48
  SPEAKER_01: Whatever that is, we are gonna have that in our home dog.
• 13:52
  SPEAKER_01: Big dog.
• 13:52
  SPEAKER_01: Home dog.
• 13:54
  SPEAKER_01: Home dog?
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  SPEAKER_01: The big dog home guardian program to where we can take care of those things.
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  SPEAKER_01: Or the little handyman stuff that you need taken care of, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: The squeaking storm door, the squeaking bedroom door, squeaky loose floorboard, whatever that is, we can take care of you.
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  SPEAKER_01: We're gonna have three tiers of service low, middle, and high.
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  SPEAKER_01: Each one of those will have their own things that we offer.
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  SPEAKER_01: Obviously, the higher the tier, the quicker response time you'll get put on the schedule.
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  SPEAKER_01: Okay?
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  SPEAKER_01: So stay tuned and be looking for more information on the Big Dog Home Guardian program.
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  SPEAKER_01: Until then, we'll catch you next time.
• 14:28
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• 14:30
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• 14:30
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• 14:33
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• 14:38
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• 14:52
  SPEAKER_00: Reach out today and let's build something great together.
• 15:24
  SPEAKER_05: And that wraps up another episode of Designing and Building the Midwest, one community at a time.
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  SPEAKER_05: Thank you so much for tuning in and listening with us today.
• 15:32
  SPEAKER_01: We hope you walked away with some valuable insights to use in your home or neighborhood.
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• 15:48
  SPEAKER_01: Until next time, I'm Chris.
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  SPEAKER_05: And I'm Caitlin.
• 15:50
  SPEAKER_05: Thanks for hanging out with us, and we'll see you next time.
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