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Dec 2024
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EP 92 | The Luxury Blueprint: Building B...

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🎙️Your Project Shepherd Construction Podcast EP 92: Blueprints for Scaling to Luxury Home Building: Luxury Meets Luxury with our guest Greg East, COO Winfrey Design Build, with Curtis Lawson


✨ Dive into the world of luxury home building! With extensive experience in high-end residential construction, Greg East shares invaluable insights on managing premium projects, cultivating client relationships, and differentiating in the luxury market.


Topics Covered: ➡️ Evolution from production to luxury building ➡️ Managing high-end client expectations ➡️ Smart home features and premium amenities ➡️ Fixed price contracts as client filters ➡️ Building long-term client relationships


🤝 Learn how successful luxury builders navigate the premium market and deliver exceptional results.


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🎤 Host: Curtis LawsonPrincipal & Owner, Shepherd Construction Advisors & Crafted Custom Homes 🌐 https://www.craftedhome.com 🌐 ⁠yourprojectshepherd.com⁠ 📧 ⁠podcast@yourprojectshepherd.com⁠


📸 Featured Guest: 🏡 Greg East | COO & Executive Vice President, Winfrey Design Build With years of experience in luxury home building, Greg helps lead one of Houston's premier custom home builders, specializing in high-end residential projects.

🌐 ⁠winfreydesignbuild.com⁠ 📞 713-443-8269 📍 7026 Old Katy Rd #309, Houston, TX 77024 📷 ⁠instagram.com/@winfreydesignbuild⁠ 🏠 ⁠houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/winfrey-design-build⁠


CHAPTERS: 00:00 Luxury Blueprints: Building Beyond Expectations 02:12 A Partnership Story 06:39 80/20 Mix: Premium Project Strategy 11:22 Understanding the Luxury Client 16:18 Contract as a Filter 20:15 Beyond Exterior: Hidden Value 24:12 Specifications Matter 31:17 3D Visualization & Technology 34:10 Managing Multiple Stakeholders 41:17 The Luxury Mindset 44:58 Project Management Tools 49:21 Building Long-Term Relationships 51:07 Final Insights: Breaking into Luxury

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