040: How to Work With Contractors Without Losing Your Mind

Unless you are a designer that works in furnishings only, you are going to have to work with a contractor at some point. I don't just mean general contractors either—plumbers, electricians, painters, drywallers, roofers, flooring specialists, wallpaper, hangers, appliance installers, cabinet makers and the list goes on. Contractors are an integral part of design, remodeling, renovation, and new construction. Unfortunately, there are great and not-so-great contractors out there and you are going to have to work with both kinds. It's important that you know where to find quality contractors and that you know how to work with them effectively. In today's episode, I'm diving in with my best advice for finding quality contractors you can trust, and the right way to vet them. I'll go over the five must-haves to validate quality contractors every time, and why you want to craft a contract or code of conduct so that you can accurately and precisely set expectations.  In this episode, you will hear: How to avoid the frustrations that working with contractors can sometimes bring The importance of using a thorough process when vetting potential contractors How and why you should craft a code of conduct or contract  Strategies to help you work effectively and foster successful working relationships Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Free Resource - https://melissagalt.kartra.com/page/podcast-downloads-work-with-contractors Check out the various associations for quality contractors NAHB, NARI, and NAPAC For more information about The Affluent Creative, check out my website www.melissagalt.com Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @MelissaGalt and TikTok @MelissaGaltBusinessCoach Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.