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Episode 9 – Dealing With Trades. Lessons Learned with Daniel Rollston

project management May 11, 2023

Renovating is not usually something you do alone. Often you have a partner by your side. And they can be a huge help, and bring a whole different skill set.

In this episode, we bring on a special guest – Natalie Walton’s husband, Daniel Rollston. He shares the 3 key ways to deal with trades, and create a good and productive relationship. 

3 KEY WAYS TO DEAL WITH TRADES

  1. Be a nice person – but don’t be afraid to be firm
  2. Focus on communication — bring your questions and be open to their answers
  3. Be visible – be present and stay up to date on what’s happening

SYSTEMS & PROCESSES

Daniel also shares tips for creating processes and systems that everyone can agree upon.

→ Ensure issues/defects will be resolved BEFORE the final payment

→ Make all payments accurately and on time – hold up your end of the bargain

→ Agree on what “done” looks like so you know exactly what is in scope 

→ “Get it in writing, save the fighting”

Come listen to the full episode below.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nations, the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.