Building Better Homes w/ Rick Forehand :: Ep 86 The Lyndsay Stafford Show

Luxury home builder and remodel specialist Rick Forehand of Arc Builds joins The Lyndsay Stafford Show to talk about what really goes into a high-end custom home or renovation in Middle Tennessee. From vetting your builder and setting a realistic budget to rising design trends beyond modern farmhouse, Rick pulls back the curtain on what quality and integrity look like in today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: The Lyndsay Stafford Show and today’s guest, Rick Forehand of Arc Builds1:15 – Rick’s construction journey from Southern California to Williamson County2:34 – Coaching lacrosse at Page: culture, character, and leading young men3:37 – Why Rick launched Arc Builds and the quality gap he saw in Middle Tennessee5:31 – From heavy remodels to full custom homes: taking clients from idea to keys6:38 – The “secret sauce”: answering the phone, showing up, and doing what you say11:23 – Biggest homeowner mistakes when choosing a builder and how to vet contractors14:42 – Price vs budget: why the cheapest number often costs you more in the end18:14 – Pre-construction, realistic expectations, and designing to budget21:04 – What makes an ideal client and why you need a builder, interior designer, and landscape architect23:21 – Step-by-step: how Arc Builds approaches a kitchen remodel or new custom home27:57 – Timelines in Tennessee vs California: inspections, red tape, and weather30:47 – Quality non-negotiables: waterproofing, drywall levels, and why Rick won’t cut corners34:00 – Current design trends: English cottage modern, traditional-modern blends, and mixed open/compartmentalized layouts36:32 – Trend check: is modern farmhouse finally fading out?39:28 – What Rick wants people to think when they hear Arc Builds41:07 – Where to find Arc Builds and Victoria Forehand Design onlineLike, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The Lyndsay Stafford Show.Share this with a friend who’s thinking about building or renovating in Middle Tennessee.Podcast Studio and Producers: ItsYourShow.coGuest Info:Arc Builds website: https://arc-builds.comArc Builds Instagram: https://instagram.com/arc.build.design