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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast

Podcast Episode 61 — Jeremy Martin Interview

A deep dive into doing business right: cost-plus contracts, pricing issues, dealing with customer-homeowners, pre-construction services, and change orders.

By Fine Homebuilding Editors

In this podcast episode, another Texan joins host and editor Justin Fink and design editor Brian Pontolilo — Jeremy Martin, principal of Risher Martin Fine Homes in Austin, Texas. Jeremy has done everything from finish carpentry to managing on-site construction, interfacing with architects and designers, and running sales, marketing and financial operations. He’s a realtor. He holds the highest level of certification from the National Homebuilders Association, and is on the association board of directors. He was listed by Professional Remodeler Magazine as one of the 40 under 40, and was named custom builder of the year in Austin in 2015.

The conversation roamed over fixed-price and cost-plus contracts (and other pricing issues); dealing with customer-homeowners; how to talk with customers about money; pre-construction services; and change orders.

We also have our continuing request for listeners: We need all our fans to take our podcast feedback survey by clicking here. There’s a chance to win one of ten Amazon Echoes.

This episode is sponsored by AdvanTech Flooring. For more information, visit the AdvanTech Flooring website.

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The Fine Homebuilding Podcast embodies Fine Homebuilding magazine’s commitment to the preservation of craftsmanship and the advancement of home performance in residential construction. The show is an informal but vigorous conversation about the techniques and principles that allow listeners to master their design and building challenges.

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Resources mentioned in (or related to) this podcast episode:

  • Jeremy’s company: RisherMartin Fine Homes
  • The Viking House that Brian mentioned on the podcast
  • Paul Biebel’s Calculating the True Cost of Construction
  • All FHB podcast show notes: FineHomebuilding.com/podcast
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Podcast Episode 136: Smarter Business for Builders – The first episode of a two-part series in which Justin interviews building-industry business consultant Shawn Van Dyke

Podcast Episode 120 — Is Building Homes a Worthy Pursuit? – Home improvement retailers, the labor gap, modular homes, custom vs tract builders, making a living wage, job-site productivity, and the future of building trades.

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