Episode 96: Matt and Taylor are joined by Troy Froese. Troy is the Co-Owner of Froese & Co. Building and Design Inc. from Kelowna, BC, a full-service residential construction company operating throughout the Okanagan. With extensive experience delivering high-end custom homes and complex renovations, Troy brings a collaborative, detail-driven approach to every project. Known for their commitment to craftsmanship and strong client relationships, Froese & Co. manages their projects from concept to completion—offering a seamless, transparent, and quality-focused construction experience.

Troy is here to discuss:
→ The best things to do when building or renovating a home, the benefits of a cost-plus pricing model, and having the right team in place.
→ The worst things to do when building or renovating a home, underestimating costs or timelines, and not planning for future maintenance or upgrades.
→ Investing in quality, and the possible ramifications of tariffs on building materials.

Froese & Co. Website: https://www.froeseandco.com
Froese & Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/froeseandco/
Troy Froese's Email: troy@froeseandco.com
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
8:43 Today's Guest: Troy Froese
9:56 Have a Team in Place
11:04 Benefits of Cost Plus Pricing
12:03 Prefer to Do a Renovation or New Build
12:37 Call a Designer or Contractor First
13:23 Investing in Quality
14:56 The Value of a Designer
16:44 The Impact of Tariffs on Materials
20:11 Function, Flow, & Re-Salve Value
21:51 Planning for Future Maintenance/Upgrades
24:19 Underestimating Cost/Timeline
25:28 Difference in Renovation & New Build Cost
27:18 Keeping Things in a Budget
31:12 Changes Mid-Way Through
32:00 Skimping on Structural Elements/Permits
35:35 Rushing Final Walkthrough
38:13 Wrap-Up Questions
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CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
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