She Renovates
261 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the She Renovates Podcast with Bernadette Janson
Our home renovation podcast, She Renovates hosted by Bernadette Janson, helps women with a passion and flair for beautiful homes create an income and a life they love through renovating and property.
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155 - Nicole and Jay McCann: Exploring the Power of Team Renovations
March 04, 2022 08:59 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBAt The School of Renovating our focus is to uplift women through our Wonder Women program to become stellar renovators. I recently chatted to one of our Wonder Women, Nicole, and her husband and partner, Jay. I have the pleasure of sharing with you that they have successfully completed their first for-profit ‘team renovation’ in Wollongong. It is inspiring to see their success working as a team! Our purpose at The School of Renovating is to empower women to take control of their lives throu...
154 - 10 Things A Good Handyman Can Do On Your Project
February 22, 2022 01:13 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBA good handyman can make your job so much easier. He has a critical role to play in your renovation project. You need someone who is reliable, time-efficient, cost-effective and has a great attitude. I learn something from every renovating project I do. In the job I have just completed, The Newcastle Project, I learned the true value of having a good handyman. In this case we had problems nailing down our carpenter as a team member. Our handyman stepped up to the plate and helped us out. ...
153 - 10 Ways To Manage Your Reno Costs
February 14, 2022 07:58 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBManaging your costs in a reno project is critical. It doesn’t matter whether you are renovating your family home, an investment property or a property you are planning to flip for a profit. If you lose track of your costs, you could end up spending significantly more than you had planned to. There are three types of costs involved in a renovation project: Holding cost Labour costs Material costs The goal is to produce a quality renovation for the best price possible. The labour costs ar...
152 - Elizabeth Gordon: A Renovator Who Moves Houses
February 01, 2022 05:35 - 30.4 MBWhere to reach Elizabeth Gordon? www.relocateahouse.com.au Did this episode inspire you? If you have any thoughts or comments about the show, head over to She Renovates on iTunes and leave us a review. Also, don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovating...
152 - Elizabeth Gordon: Moving and Renovating Houses in Australia
February 01, 2022 05:35 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWhere to reach Elizabeth Gordon? www.relocateahouse.com.au Did this episode inspire you? If you have any thoughts or comments about the show, head over to She Renovates on iTunes and leave us a review. Also, don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovating...
The 3 Types Of Projects To Achieve Financial Freedom With Renovating
January 22, 2022 16:04 - 28.9 MBONLINE WORKSHOP (Create Your Personal Action Plan To Renovate For Profit in 2022) https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/theleap Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadett...
151 - The 3 Types Of Projects To Achieve Financial Freedom With Renovating
January 22, 2022 16:04 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBONLINE WORKSHOP (Create Your Personal Action Plan To Renovate For Profit in 2022) https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/theleap Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadett...
150 - Renovation Review 2021 + Sneak Peek at 2022
December 24, 2021 10:18 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBFREE ONLINE WORKSHOP (Create Your Personal Action Plan To Renovate For Profit in 2022) https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/theleap Chantelle Ford Podcast Episode: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts/reno-tips-from-the-block-winner-chantelle-ford/ Connect with The School of Renovating ASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page Subscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3faoWlT Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/renovatingsc...
149 - Amali De Vos: Use The Power Of Serendipity In Renovating
December 20, 2021 01:01 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:15] Who is Amali De Vos [04:05] The serendipity experience [08:13] What reticular activating system is [10:19] The gift of having an entrepreneurial mindset [11:19] Thoughts about subconscious mind [14:09] Dealing with your pessimist mind and finding serendipity [15:28] Amali shares her experience to be optimistic [26:23] Experiences on how serendipity in renovating was discovered [31:17] Amali’s thoughts on Bernadette’s vision [31:48] Amali worked with seve...
148 - Emily Osmond: Branding Your Renovation Business
November 09, 2021 02:31 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:15] Emily Osmond in She Renovates Livestream Conference 2021 [01:44] Background of Emily in the renovation business [02:59] Planning and teaming up to do a joint venture with a friend [03:45] Buying and selling a property: A savvy way to kick-off [04:33] Emily’s experience in helping people in the property space [05:41]Setting goals with clients and what they want to achieve [07:40] The power of building your brand with renovation business [9:49] Evaluating yo...
147 - How To Negotiate The Renovation Challenges Covid Has Presented
October 19, 2021 09:32 - 26 minutes - 24 MBEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:37] Managing trades and sourcing property amidst the pandemic [02:51] Making sure to manage risks and to look for opportunities [04:59] Tips to help you continue to function confidently despite uncertainties [06:19] Limiting beliefs: The biggest hurdle you need to overcome [08:22] The value of building a team and professional relationships [10:31] Checking your mindset [12:38] Allowing extra buffer in your renovation budget [14:28] Strategies for trades who do...
146 - Todd Sloan: How Your Renovation Experience Builds Value For Real Estate Investing
October 12, 2021 06:49 - 39 minutes - 36 MBBernadette Janson together with Todd Sloan, the agent renovator podcast, discusses how renovation experience builds value for real estate investing. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:07] Get to know Todd Sloan [02:38] What draws Todd in podcasting [04:26] The three core beliefs around the property [07:48] The Adelaide market and location of Todd’s agency [10:38] Affordability buffer going up [11:33] Todd’s renovation opportunities [13:31] Look for the opposite of what you'd sell [16:36] Compa...
145 - How To Find A Good Buyer's Agent For Renovating
October 06, 2021 01:57 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBBernadette Janson shares how buyer's agent impacts renovating experience and discuss ways how you can find a great one. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:58] Finding a good buyer’s agent for renovating is a game-changer [02:21] Importance of good relationships between buyer’s agents and local agents [3:52] Maintaining the deal flow with buyer’s agents [04:24] Not all buyer's agents are equal [05:23] Ways in identifying the best buyer's agent [07:02] What makes a good buyer's agent? [09:18] Fin...
144 - Danielle Chiel: Empowering Women To Achieve Financial Independence
September 24, 2021 09:05 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBBernadette Janson interviews Danielle Chiel. Their desire to help other women kept them connected through the years and their mission is to get women to be financially independent. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:36] Contribution to women in achieving financial independence [03:05] Different paths with the same goal to support financial independence [04:58] How the friendship of Bernadette and Danielle stay connected through the years [05:20] How Danielle’s mission in life reformed women’s...
143 - She Renovates Livestream Conference
September 17, 2021 05:24 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBShe Renovates Conference brings together our community of women who are at various stages in their renovating and property journey to share their deals, their strategies and their experience. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:11] Background of our first event last year [02:33] Our event will go bigger and better [03:36] Presenting a renovation model to those wanting to get ahead financially [06:05] Renovating as a way to accelerate progress [08:11] She Renovates Conference: Opportunity to b...
142 - How To Manage Fear Of Failure In Renovating
September 10, 2021 08:03 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBBernadette shares how fears can impair your ability to make decisions, and valuable pointers to deal with renovation fears that can arise. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:05] Bernadette Janson’s life update: Back in Sydney [04:25] Renovation fears are not hopeful emotions [05:01] The impact of renovation fears on your body [05:31] Fear of failure: A destructive emotion [08:09] Renovation fears biggest issue [09:22] HerBusiness Conference with Julie Masters [10:25] Renovation fears in ...
141 - Getting Your Reno Trades Team: Done Right, On Time, On Budget
September 03, 2021 03:34 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBBernadette shares the essential part of the reno trades team in your renovation projects. She talks about the approaches to engaging with tradies and how some issues are being addressed. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:46] She Renovates Online Conference [04:51] Bernadette Janson’s life update [07:18] Covid19 Generalisations: Impact on the building industry [08:09] What to consider in finding reno trades team for your renovation project [09:05] Reno trades team company structures [12:12...
140 - How To Use The Power Of Emotion To Sell Your Renovation
August 27, 2021 03:34 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBKnowing the emotions of selling a home can maximise your renovation profits. Bernadette Janson shares how to prepare the selling process, with the buyer’s emotions in mind. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:28] Things to understand when buying, renovating and selling your family home [02:15]Two main parts of the brain that take a role in everyday decision-making [04:06] Having an owner-occupier as your buyer [05:21] Points to consider in preparing a property [07:54] Managing first impressio...
139 - Why Your Tax Accountant Must Be An Expert in Property Investing
August 20, 2021 08:40 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBBernadette discusses the importance of having a property tax accountant with Brian Goodridge, the accountant for The School of Renovating. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:08] Brian Goodridge: not your average number cruncher [02:24] The value of having a property tax accountant [03:23] Law changes in business and property [04:54] When to take action with GST [09:39] Renovations that you can't claim [11:31] Identifying the risks involved [14:38] Do renovators can still claim plant equi...
138 - A Bold Year Of Progress For The School Of Renovating
August 13, 2021 13:32 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBBernadette shares the progress of The School Of Renovating over the year. Listen to this podcast as she shares the growth and success of their business together with the hard work of each team member. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:55] Shaping up the business during pandemic [03:48] How we expected 2021 to appear [04:23] Good things happening in our amazing environment [06:02] Things encountered from a personal level [07:12] The School Of Renovating amidst the pandemic [09:08] Wonder W...
137 - Deborah de Jong: What’s Your Unique Renovation Style?
August 06, 2021 09:39 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBernadette discusses renovation style with Deborah de Jong, a powerhouse with an incredible story, who started to be engaged in different talks and presentations, like Interior Design, How to Design On a Budget, How to Decorate on a Great Budget and How to Do Things Effectively and many more. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:41] Get To Know More About The Incredible Deborah [5:50] Deborah On Choosing Her Interior Path [7:42] Why People Do Well In Life [9:20] DNA Behaviour Process [12:00] D...
137 - What’s Your Unique Renovation Style?
August 06, 2021 09:39 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBernadette discusses renovation style with Deborah de Jong, a powerhouse with an incredible story, who started to be engaged in different talks and presentations, like Interior Design, How to Design On a Budget, How to Decorate on a Great Budget and How to Do Things Effectively and many more. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [01:41] Get To Know More About The Incredible Deborah [5:50] Deborah On Choosing Her Interior Path [7:42] Why People Do Well In Life [9:20] DNA Behaviour Process [12:00] D...
136 - Are you Hungry to Achieve Your Renovation Goals?
July 30, 2021 03:20 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBBernadette discusses renovation goals with Morgan Bushell, a Property Investor and a Savvy Mortgage Broker, who renovated his way to 5 investment properties by the age of 28. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [1:06] Morgan Bushell, the savvy mortgage broker and property investor [2:34] Opportunities for his first renovation goal [5:42] Learning from his first renovation property [8:18] Leveraging relationships to achieve renovation goals [10:31] Bottom line impact of the renovating experience ...
135 - How To Write A Scope Of Work For Renovation
July 22, 2021 04:54 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBBernadette Janson discusses how to write a scope of work for renovation. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [1:34] New feature release: What’s Your Reno Question? [3:30] What is the renovation scope of work? [4:25] Importance of the scope work checklist [6:09] Three main sections to the renovation scope of work [6:42] Outlining the renovation project [7:49] Talking about the communication details [8:40] Timeframe of the renovation project [9:15] Setting the standard of renovation work on y...
134 - What’s Your Renovation Strategy?
July 15, 2021 04:49 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBBernadette discusses the renovation process with one of our keen students, Odette Overlunde as she navigated two recent renovations. Take note of Odette’s long-term strategy for her renovation future. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [02:15] Get to know Odette Overlunde [04:02] Renovation strategy and IT [07:08] Creating a renovation strategy for clients [08:32] What project challenges were encountered [11:01] Good communication at all levels in a renovation is essential [12:17] Keeping trad...
133 - Boost Renovation Income by Learning Together – The Class Project
July 12, 2021 00:50 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBBernadette Janson shares the details of The School of Renovating latest project - The Class Project. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [02:37] Details of the renovation income: The Class Project [05:00] Objective of the Class Project [05:42] Criteria of Investment made for the Class Project [08:09] What to consider when setting up a joint venture for a renovation income [10:02] How we communicate in order to boost renovation income in the Class Project [11:00] Details about the properties ins...
132 - How To Choose The Best Colours For Renovations
July 05, 2021 07:57 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBBernadette Janson and Adam Scougall, an interior decorator, artist and designer, discuss how to choose the best colours for renovation. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [02:14] Get to know more about Adam Scougall [04:20] Why is it important for renovators to be confident in choosing renovation colours? [07:00] How to choose the right renovation colour scheme? [12:35] Know the popular renovation colours and trends [18:02] When should you go “All White” for a renovation colour? [24:03] Renova...
131 - How To Succeed With Renovating And Travel As A Lifestyle Business
June 25, 2021 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBRemote renovations of homes can be an ideal lifestyle if you like to travel too. Find out how to overcome the challenges of long-distant renovating. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [02:34] The importance of surrounding yourself with people who can help you [04:20] How to know if you have a passion for property investment (10:26] Is it hard to do your first Reno? [12:48] Having basic tools and essentials when travelling can make a difference in renovating a property [14:55] How do couple work...
130 - Use The Magic Of Lighting To Boost Renovation Profits
June 18, 2021 08:44 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBDiscover how to use the magic of lighting in your renovations to add value, get the best results and stay on budget. Be inspired by Bernadette Janson’s advice and practical experience to stay on track with your home lighting. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [02:17] The lighting brings magic to a project [03:04] Halogen lights are the blowflies of the lighting industry (03:43] CRI (Color Rendering Index) tells you how true to color the light is [04:40] Brightgreen lights have an excellent C...
129 - Buying In A Hot Property Market – An Insider's Guide
June 11, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBBernadette Janson and property buyer's agent Jo Vadillo, discuss opportunities and challenges in the current hot property market in Australia. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [00:01:21] Why the property market is a jungle at the moment [00:01:50] Buyers are frustrated with constant looking [00:04:03] Fairtrade are out there and watching agents [00:06:00] More vendors are coming into the market [00:06:34] Steepest monthly price increase in 32 years [00:07:26] Advice for buying in a hot pr...
128 - Top 10 Ideas To Increase The Street Appeal Of Your Renovation Project
May 28, 2021 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBBernadette Janson gives the top 10 ideas to increase the street appeal of your renovation project to increase potential buyers. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: [00:03:29] Remove ugliness from the property [00:04:24] Deal with the bar objections of the property [00:07:06] Pimp your garage door to increase the street appeal of your home [00:07:56] Paint the roof of your property to level up the appeal of your property [00:08:45] Focus on the entrance of your home [00:10:42] Enhance the appeal of y...
127 - How The Online Renovation Course Leads To Fast Profits
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBThe School of Renovating (TSOR) student Amanda “Alley” Jurcic bought, renovated and sold her first property shortly after graduating from our online renovation course. Follow along here to see Amanda’s renovating adventure with her husband David, and how they work together as a team. Using the skills they learned in TSOR Online Renovation Course they increased the value of the property and achieved a $100,000 profit in only a few months! Highlights: [00:00:41] The renovator’s power of i...
126 - Your Kitchen Installation Guide
May 14, 2021 09:40 - 19 minutes - 18 MBThis kitchen installation guide is full of useful tips to help with your kitchen renovation and to work effectively with your trades. Follow the major steps of a kitchen installation: Disposing of your old kitchen Demolishing the kitchen space Setting out your kitchen accurately Working with your trades What to check before announcing your kitchen reno is finished! Highlights [00:00:49] The Wonder Women program [00:02:11] Disposing of your old kitchen [00:04:16] Demolishing...
125 - The Health Impacts Of Mould And Renovators' Responsibilities
May 08, 2021 01:50 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBListen to Tanya Martin’s story and Bernadette Janson’s points about mould’s symptoms and the responsibilities of the renovators and landlords when dealing with moulds. Highlights: [00:01:28] Revisiting the topic of mould [00:02:21] How to replace your income with renovating [00:03:29] An incident that created such an epic mould problem [00:05:07] The hard yards that mould causes to a family [00:06:18] The moulds that are not visible are most likely the most dangerous kind [00:0...
125 - The Health Impacts Of Moulds And Renovators' Responsibilities
May 08, 2021 01:50 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBListen to Tanya Martin’s story and Bernadette Janson’s points about mould’s symptoms and the responsibilities of the renovators and landlords when dealing with moulds. Highlights: [00:01:28] Revisiting the topic of mould [00:02:21] How to replace your income with renovating [00:03:29] An incident that created such an epic mould problem [00:05:07] The hard yards that mould causes to a family [00:06:18] The moulds that are not visible are most likely the most dangerous kind [00:0...
124 - How To Resource Your Project While Keeping Your Kitchen Renovation Cost Down
April 30, 2021 10:24 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn everything we do, we're always balancing the cost against the outcome. So, in this 2nd Kitchen renovation series, Bernadette Janson is sharing her experiences and knowledge about looking for that Nirvana in your kitchen project where you can produce a stunning outcome while keeping your budget to an absolute minimum. Highlights: [00:00:31] How To Replace Your Income With Renovating [00:03:04] Resourcing your kitchen renovation project [00:04:04] My first recommendation in sourcing ...
123 - Is Buying And Renovating A Website Similar To Property Renovation?
April 23, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBLiz Raad from e-business Institute will share her expertise and knowledge about website flipping and how it relates to buying and renovating properties. Highlights: [00:00:34] Bernadette's goal number 33: learn to flip websites [00:02:55] Being a confident woman in a male-dominated industry [00:03:45] From buying and selling real estate properties to buying and renovating websites [00:05:17] Setting short-term and long-term goals in buying and renovating websites [00:05:17] How t...
122 - Kitchen Renovation Part One
April 14, 2021 06:30 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBKitchen renovation doesn’t always mean blowing your reno budget. I created a series episode about Kitchen Renovation with a renovating for profit approach in order for you to get the maximum value of your kitchen project for minimum costs. I’ll also share how you can map out your kitchen goals, your designs, what shapes of kitchens you can use, and some advice about kitchen styles. Highlights: [00:01:22] Maximum value for minimum costs [00:02:07] The heart of the home [00:03:16] Is...
121 - Renovation Tips For Rental Properties
April 07, 2021 05:26 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBAre you planning to put your property on the market for rent? Are you a renovator who buys and holds the property for rental? Do you want to know how to get a good tenant? If so, then this episode is for you! In this podcast, I have a special guest, Lauren Robinson, a Property Manager, a Real Estate Broker, and the director of Rental Results who will share her expertise in managing properties for rentals. Lauren will also share some of the resources that they use, the need for a property...
120 - Should I Renovate Or Knockdown And Rebuild?
March 31, 2021 06:20 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMost of the time we, renovators, have this dilemma to either do a cosmetic renovation or knockdown the property and rebuild. This situation is critical because it always involves numbers and we have to be more cautious about what actions to take in order to minimise risks. With that being said, I thought of giving you some tips on the aspects you need to consider before you proceed. Highlights: [00:01:12] How to replace your income with renovating [00:04:45] Renovate or rebuild? [00:...
119 - The Relevance Of A Quantity Surveyor For Renovators
March 24, 2021 06:20 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBMeet Marty Sadlier, a property investor and cost estimation specialist who joined me in today’s episode as my special guest. Marty will share his passion for ensuring that developers, renovators, and investors alike gain a comprehensive understanding of all construction costs and potential risks on their developments. On top of that, Marty is going to give us some tips about when a renovator would need a quantity surveyor and the scariest thing he experienced in this venture. Highlights: ...
118 - What To Do When Your Renovation Goes Off The Rails And You Blow The Budget
March 19, 2021 03:46 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBManaging cost overruns is very important when you are renovating, especially if you’re renovating for profit or for a client. In this episode, I’ll share some aspects of why reno budgets tend to go uncontrollable, which happens a lot, and what to do when you are in the middle of it. These strategies are all proven and tested because I’ve experienced and did them myself, so as a long-time renovator, I know how helpful they are to our aspiring renovators out there. Highlights: [00:00:10] H...
117 - Case Study : Newcastle Architect Matt & Wife Caroline
March 12, 2021 02:50 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBRenovating by yourself is great, but renovating with your life partner is a gift. Today, I have Matt Hull and Caroline Dando, a couple who renovate for profit together after graduating from The School Of Renovating. They will share their renovating journey as a couple, their strategies, and their plans for the growth of their reno business. Highlights: [00:00:35] An architect’s skill [00:01:37] About Matt [00:03:28] Passing on information and knowledge to the next generation of archi...
116 - Bernadette’s 2021
March 05, 2021 05:20 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBBernadette’s 2021 What motivates you? What keeps you going? What are your goals? How do you get there? These are just some of the questions that I ask myself because as a renovator and a business woman, mapping your plan is critical. Apart from that, taking care of yourself is the most important thing so I make sure that along with my busy life, a happy and pampered Bernadette gets the highest priority in my list. With that being said, in this episode I am sharing some of my 2021 health an...
115 - Meet Suzette, Our Website Cover Girl
February 26, 2021 05:55 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBMeet Suzette, Our Website Cover Girl She Renovates podcast is back again with another amazing guest, Suzette Halliwell. Suzette was my first student when I started The School Of Renovating. Just like other aspiring renovators out there, Suzette started renovating as a hobby and later on became a business. She will share how she started her reno journey, the pearls of wisdom she picked along the way, how she gained confidence in renovating, where she is now in her reno career and her funni...
114- Post Covid Opportunities For Renovators
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBPost Covid Opportunities For Renovators It’s another interesting day at She Renovates because today, I have James Burgin, one of my most favourite people who is going to chat with me about HOBO or Home Office Broadcasting Office and the post Covid opportunities that lie ahead for our aspiring renovators. James is a marketing and branding expert, so he will also share how renovators can market and present themselves to their potential clients and to other people amidst coronavirus. Highl...
113- Reno Tips From The Block Winner - Chantelle Ford
February 12, 2021 06:25 - 33 minutes - 31 MBReno Tips From The Block Winner - Chantelle Ford In this episode, I have a very interesting guest. One of my goals is to interview a contestant from The Block and it’s amazing how the power of intention works, because today, you will hear from Chantelle Ford, the winner of The Block 2014. Chantelle is going to share her tips about renovating, style and design. She will also share how a milliner survived and won the building and renovating show. Highlights: [00:00:36] The back story ...
112- A Day In The Life Of A Renovator
February 05, 2021 04:31 - 21 minutes - 20 MBA Day In The Life Of A Renovator In this episode, I thought it might be useful to share about what happens in my day as a renovator and a business woman. I will share the challenges and commitments that I set for myself in order to be more motivated and productive. Also, you’ll hear a bit about the status of my projects, the people I mingle with within the day and how I handle some challenges along the way. Highlights: [00:00:37] Progress is better than perfection [00:02:00] Renov...
111- The Ins And Outs Of Small Development
January 29, 2021 06:10 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe Ins And Outs Of Small Development In this episode I have Ryan Goodwin of Mode Development who will share his expertise on small development areas. We talked about how renovators can subdivide lands, increase a property's equity, and he will share the advantages of having good people during these projects. Ryan will also share his knowledge about GST and how to build that strong foundation in renovating for profit. Highlights: [00:01:01] Turning one into two [00:03:08] Understan...
110- Hallmarks Of A Professional Renovator And A Case Study
January 22, 2021 05:30 - 22 minutes - 24.1 MBHallmarks Of A Professional Renovator And A Case Study In this episode, I will share what it takes to be a professional renovator and how you can get there without having repetitive mistakes. I will also share a case study that covers Kim Glen, one of my students, who rocked the world of renovating on her first reno project. Highlights: [00:00:36] Hallmarks of a pro renovator [00:01:25] Taking the mission with gusto [00:02:26] Planning [00:03:19] The goal should be set in stone b...