How is the "Before The Build" course different? 

• Before The Build is NOT a "how-to-guide" on building a home. It is a comprehensive educational approach that will empower the learner to make more informed, proactive and timely decisions throughout the custom build process that results in saving time, saving money and avoiding end-of-project regret.  
• Before The Build is a best-in-class course that contains forty-two videos and almost twelve hours of expert instruction on key topics that negatively impact project costs, project timelines and regretful decision making. 
• Before The Build benefits the custom home build client as well as the entire build team (including trade professionals) by encouraging timely decision making and improved communication resulting in saving time, saving money and avoiding end-of-project regrets. 

What's included in the course purchase price?

• 42 videos covering 25 critical topics within the custom build process (timelines, materials, team member selection, documentation, and much more). 
• Almost 12 hours of expert instruction that will empower the learner to make more informed, proactive and timely decisions resulting in saving time, saving money and avoiding end-of-project regret. 
• Resources including: checklists, personal "who am I" assessment, contractor selection guide and much more. 
• Lifetime course access (including all course and resource upgrades). 
• Access to Facebook community.  
• Discount on the purchase of future courses.

What topics are covered in the course content?

• Selecting your build team members.
• Considerations on the type of home being built (shape, size, lot considerations, and much more).
• Overview on the approach to the build process (timing, expectations, planning, decision making). 
• Funding considerations.
• Documentation priority.
• Learning how to make more informed, proactive and timely decisions on preparing to build as well as home structure and systems including: exterior, interior, finish, lighting, cabinetry, countertops, paint, wall coverings, floors, tile, millwork, mirrors and glass, doors and windows, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more.  
• Expectations versus reality and how you must "know yourself" before you start a custom home build! (We even include a "know yourself" quiz that will improve how you approach the team and overall project). 

Before The Build Course Goals and Learning Objectives. 

Course Goals:

1. Save you time. 
2. Save you money.
3. Help you avoid end-of-project regret.

Course Learning Objectives (and our B.U.I.L.D. acronym). What you will learn throughout this course:

1. Budget Busters (how to recognize and avoid during your project).
2. Understanding the Build Process (helping remove confusion about the build process leading to better decisions and timing).
3. Increased Timelines (what causes them and how to avoid them).
4. Language and Trade Terms (learning key verbiage and nomenclature that helps remove confusion and improve decision making). 
5. Dream Team (the importance of this team, your role on it, and how to select and assemble the right members).

Course Money Back Guarantee

It's not only our goal, but our deeply held belief that if you consume the Before You Build course content in its entirety, and apply the principles learned, the resulting savings in your project could be in the tens of thousands of dollars, or more depending on the overall size and project scope. However, if after 7 days (after you purchase the course) you're not completely satisfied, we ask that you contact our support team, share the reasons you found the course lacking and unable to provide you value. We do ask that you demonstrate that you've completed all lessons through module two (Structure and Systems). This will enable us to affirm you've given the course a fair chance and a refund will be provided. At the end of the day we want you and your project to be successful. 

Eryn Smith, Founder Here|Now Interiors.

Creator of "Before You Build", the online course.  

Regardless of how you found this course, I' m thrilled you're here! After 15+ years working as an interior designer in the custom home building industry, I have a passion for bridging the gap between the building professionals (General Contractors, Architects, Interior Designers, and all the trades people) and the clients who are embarking on the custom home building journey.   

Our goal? Save you time, save you money, and help you avoid common but avoidable end-of-project regrets by empowering you to make informed, proactive, and timely decisions. 

Eryn resides in Dallas, Tx with her husband Jeff and has three amazing children. She owns and operates Here|Now Interiors - a full service interior design firm.