Designing a custom home should feel exciting — but for many homeowners, it quickly becomes overwhelming once hundreds of decisions, finishes, and layouts enter the picture. In this episode, Rick Bell sits down with award-winning interior designer Jennifer Fitzpatrick, founder and principal of Studio J & Co, to bring clarity to the entire process. They unpack Jennifer’s journey from working solo during the early days of COVID to leading a thriving 10-person design team known for sophistica...
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Designing a custom home should feel exciting — but for many homeowners, it quickly becomes overwhelming once hundreds of decisions, finishes, and layouts enter the picture. In this episode, Rick Bell sits down with award-winning interior designer Jennifer Fitzpatrick, founder and principal of Studio J & Co, to bring clarity to the entire process. They unpack Jennifer’s journey from working solo during the early days of COVID to leading a thriving 10-person design team known for sophistica...
Before you buy that dream lot — listen to this. In this episode, Rick shares the true story of a costly mistake he made early in his career that changed how he approaches every homesite today. You'll learn the 15 essential steps to take before purchasing land for your custom home — from wetland determinations and soil tests to title reviews, setbacks, and environmental reports. Whether you’re building your first custom home or advising others who are, this episode will give you the tools to ...
The Insider's Guide to Custom Homes
Designing a custom home should feel exciting — but for many homeowners, it quickly becomes overwhelming once hundreds of decisions, finishes, and layouts enter the picture. In this episode, Rick Bell sits down with award-winning interior designer Jennifer Fitzpatrick, founder and principal of Studio J & Co, to bring clarity to the entire process. They unpack Jennifer’s journey from working solo during the early days of COVID to leading a thriving 10-person design team known for sophistica...
