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Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Welcome to Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time with Big Dog Construction. The podcast you didn't know you needed. Join Chris Hartsook and Kaitlin Borgini as we explore the stories, expertise and projects shaping the future right here in Mid-Illinois. Whether you're planning to build, curious about the latest trends or just love innovative ideas, we've got insights and inspiration coming your way. And some laughs too.
Episodes
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment powered by Sips Coffee Co: Featuring Christmas in Carlinville
Summary This conversation explores the Christmas in Carlinville, its history, growth, and the dedicated team behind it. The market has been a staple in the…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: The Merriest Place to Call Home
Summary In this conversation, Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the upcoming Christmas events in Carlinville and how they are expected to boost local…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West featuring Blake Middleton
Summary In this episode, Chris and Kaitlin welcome Blake Middleton, CEO of Elite Roofing Professionals, to discuss the importance of roofing and home…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment powered by Sips Coffee Co: Featuring Project Third Day and Squirrel Bowl
Summary This conversation explores the intersection of community service and local events through the stories of Squirrel Bowl and Project Third Day. Hosts…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Featuring Brooke Drum
Summary In this episode, Chris hosts a discussion with mortgage broker Brooke Drum and realtors Lisa and Lydia about the current state of the mortgage market…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West featuring Macoupin County CEO
Summary In this episode of Designing Building the Midwest, host Chris Hartsook discusses the importance of building the next generation of entrepreneurs and…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment powered by Sips Coffee Co: Featuring Carlinville Mayor Doug Downey
Summary In this episode, host Chris and Kaitlin engage with Mayor Doug Downey of Carlinville, discussing his journey to leadership, the importance of community…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Rising Interest Rates Part 2
Summary In this episode, Chris and Lisa discuss the impact of rising interest rates on the real estate market, focusing on strategies for both sellers and…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: Should I Remodel or Move?
Summary In this episode, Chris Hartsook and Kaitlin Borgini discuss the critical decision homeowners face: whether to remodel their current home or move to a…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment powered by Sips Coffee Co: Featuring Carlinville Rotary
Summary In this episode, they discuss the importance of community building through organizations like the Rotary Club. They explore the history, mission, and…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Rising Interest Rates
Summary In this conversation, Chris, Kaitlin, and Lisa discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on the impact of rising interest rates on…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Mid-West featuring Jarrod Glandt
Summary In this conversation, Jarrod Glandt, President of Cardone Enterprises, shares his journey from a young salesperson to a key player in a multi-million…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment powered by Sips Coffee Co: Featuring Carlinville Area Hospital
Summary This conversation explores the transformative journey of the Carlinville Area Hospital and Clinics, highlighting the evolution of rural healthcare, the…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Chris vs. Kaitlin, Real Estate Terms Quiz
Summary In this engaging Realtor segment, hosts Chris and Kaitlin explore essential real estate terminology through a fun quiz format. Joined by real estate…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: 12 Rules Homeowners Should Know Before a Remodel
Summary In this episode, Chris and Kaitlin discuss essential rules for homeowners embarking on remodeling projects. They emphasize the importance of planning…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment powered by Sips Coffee Co: Featuring Jon Griffel
Summary In this episode, the conversation revolves around the revitalization of the Carlinville Chamber of Commerce and its impact on the local community. Jon…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Representation
Summary In this episode of the Designing and Building Podcast, Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the essential aspects of buyer and seller representation…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West featuring April Hayes from Sovereign Transition
Summary In this episode, Chris talks with April Hayes who shares her journey from corporate real estate to becoming a sovereign life and business coach…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment powered by Sips Coffee Co: Community Call to Action!
Summary In this episode, Ryan and Lynde Kleeman of SIPS Coffee share their community initiatives, new fall menu favorites, and how their businesses are…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Is it time to sell?
Summary In this episode of Designing and Building the Midwest, Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the signs that indicate it may be time for homeowners to…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: Designing For the Future Part 2
Summary In this episode, Chris discusses the importance of future proofing homes through strategic planning and design. He emphasizes the need for homeowners…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment powered by Sips Coffee Co: Exploring the Lions Carnival
Summary This episode Kaitlin explores the Lions Carnival in Carlinville, highlighting the dedication of volunteers, the joy of community engagement, and the…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: On location at the Lions Carnival
Summary Kaitlin, Lisa, Lydia, and Jessica Barkley highlight the significance of the Lions Carnival in Carlinville, emphasizing community involvement, local…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: Designing For the Future Part 1
Summary In this episode, Chris and Kaitlin discuss the importance of designing homes that can adapt to changing lifestyles and family dynamics. They emphasize…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment: Sips and Spills with the Kleemans
Summary In this episode, Chris and Kaitlin host Ryan and Lynde Kleeman, owners of Sips Coffee, discussing the importance of community building in the Midwest…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Would You Rather?
Summary In this Realtor segment, hosts Chris and Kaitlin explore various aspects of home buying with guests Lydia Emmons and Lisa Miller from First Choice…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: Where to Spend and Where to Save
Summary In this episode of Designing and Building, Chris and Kaitlin discuss the remodeling journey, focusing on how homeowners can maximize their investment…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment: Part 2 with Ryan Kleeman
Summary In this episode, Chris continues his conversation with Ryan Kleeman and they share insights on community involvement, business growth, and the…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: More From The Dark Side of Real Estate
Summary In this episode, Chris Hartsook and Lisa Miller delve into the often-overlooked aspects of real estate transactions, focusing on what sellers may not…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Mid-West featuring Jarrod Glandt
Summary In this conversation, Jarrod Glandt, President of Cardone Enterprises, shares his journey from a young salesperson to a key player in a multi-million…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment featuring Ryan Kleeman
Summary In this episode, Ryan Kleeman shares his journey from local business roots to community involvement, emphasizing the importance of people over profit…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: The Dark Side of Real Estate
Summary In this episode, Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia delve into the often-overlooked challenges in real estate transactions, referred to as the 'dark…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: The Design Process
Summary In this episode, Chris and Kaitlin discuss how to turn your home renovation ideas into a practical plan, emphasizing the importance of conversation…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment featuring Lynde Kleeman and Laura Convery
Summary In this episode, Kaitlin hosts Lynde Kleeman from SIPS Coffee Co. and Laura Convery from Brave Hazel Boutique. They discuss their special community…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Pros and Cons of Solar Panels
Summary In this episode, Chris, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the growing trend of solar panels in real estate, exploring their benefits and drawbacks. They delve…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: Protecting Your Investment
Summary In this episode, Chris and Kaitlin discuss the importance of protecting your investment after a remodeling project. They emphasize that the completion…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Community Segment: Meet Lynde Kleeman from Sips Coffee Co
Summary In this episode, Kaitlin talks with Lynde Kleeman who shares her journey of opening three coffee shop locations in the Midwest, the importance of…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest the Realtor Segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Around Carlinville
Summary Explore the vibrant community of Carlinville, Illinois, with Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia, through local business stories, community spirit, and real…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-West through the Big Dog Gameplan: Change Orders
Summary In this episode of 'Designing and Building the Midwest, One Community at a Time, Chris and Kaitlin delve into the often misunderstood topic of change…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building the Midwest: Meet Lisa and Lydia from 1st Choice Realty Pros
Summary In this episode of Designing and Building Mid-Illinois, hosts Chris and Kaitlin reintroduce Lisa Miller and Lydia Emmons from 1stChoice Realty Pros…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois through Grant Cardone's 13 Rules of Success
Summary Fresh off the 10X Business Summit, Chris Hartsook and Robert Ferriell discuss the 13 rules of success as taught by Grant Cardone. They emphasize the…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Things Zillow Won't Tell You
Summary In this episode, Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the limitations of Zillow as a real estate tool, emphasizing the importance of professional…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois through What Really Happens During a Remodel
Summary In Part 6 of the Big Dog Game Plan, Chris and Kaitlin guide listeners through the remodeling process, detailing what happens from the moment a contract…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: The House is Easy; The neighborhood is what you are really buying
Summary In this episode, Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the critical aspects of home buying, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the neighborhood…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois through Choosing the Right Contractor Before You Sign
Summary In this episode of the Big Dog Main Design and Build Podcast, hosts Chris and Kaitlin discuss the critical aspects of choosing the right contractor for…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Importance of Cleanliness in selling your home
Summary In this episode, Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the critical role of cleanliness in selling a home. They emphasize that buyers form opinions…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois featuring Kyle Dixon
Summary In this episode, Chris and Kaitlin interview Kyle Dixon, a local athlete who recently signed with the New England Patriots. They discuss his journey…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: National Trends and Local Insights
Summary In this realtor segment, the Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the current state of the housing market, comparing national trends with local…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois through Clarity and Scope
Summary In this episode of the Design and Building Mid-Illinois podcast, hosts Chris and Kaitlin delve into the intricacies of home remodeling, focusing on the…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: Every Client is Different
Summary In this episode, Chris, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the various types of clients in real estate, emphasizing that no two clients are the same. They explore…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois with Special Guest Robert Ferriell
Summary In the first part of this special edition, Robert Ferriell and Chris Hartsook explore the seven types of people who can negatively impact your life and…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros: The Truth About Real Estate Offers
Summary In this episode, the Chris, Kaitlin, Lisa, and Lydia discuss the intricacies of real estate offers, emphasizing the importance of written agreements…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois with Special Guests Jon Griffel and Bobbi Bates
Summary In this episode of Designing Building Mid-Illinois, hosts Chris and Kaitlin discuss the upcoming 62626 Day celebration in Carlinville, featuring…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros, Why Move to Carlinville
Summary In this episode, we explore the charm and community spirit of Carlinville, Illinois, highlighting its benefits for residents and potential movers. Lisa…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois with Special Guest, Blake Middleton
Summary In this episode of Designing Building Mid-Illinois, host Chris and co-host Kaitlin welcome Blake from Elite Roofing Professionals to discuss essential…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros, What Realtors Wished Consumers Knew
Summary In this conversation, Chris, Kaitlin, and Lisa discuss the often misunderstood role of real estate agents, emphasizing the importance of communication…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois with Special Guest, Beni Harmony, Part 2
Summary Part 2 of this engaging conversation, Beni Harmony shares stories from her time in D.C. as a White House Correspondent. Check out last week's episode…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros featuring Sam Dixon
Summary In this episode, Sam Dixon from Lange Title joins Chris, Lisa, and Lydia to discuss the intricacies of the closing process in real estate transactions…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois with Special Guest, Beni Harmony Part 1
Summary Part 1 of this engaging conversation, Beni Harmony shares her journey from local journalism in Central Illinois to becoming a White House…
- Designing and Building the Midwest One Community at a Time
Designing and Building Mid-Illinois: Realtor segment with 1st Choice Realty Pros
Summary In this engaging realtor segment, Chris and Kaitlin with Lisa and Lydia from First Choice Realty Pros share a mix of spooky stories, funny encounters…