Episode 181: Let's Talk Renovation Costs with Brian Wells of Coastal Creek Designs

On today's episode Stacy and Erin sit down for a little catchup. Erin has some grievances to air for 2025, including how Real Estate agents in Charleston need to go back to etiquette school. Stacy has her own renovation frustration and has to "become a Karen" for a day. Plus, Erin runs down what the market has been like for her so far and shares a hilarious inspection gone wrong that you have the hear to believe. (HINT: it involves the words 'termite fecal matter')   Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com Coastal Creek Design https://coastalcreekdesign.com

On today's episode Stacy and Erin welcome Brian Wells of Coastal Creek Designs back to the show to talk all about renovations. So often clients find a home with good bones but it can be tricky to get realistic estimates for what it would cost to get that diamond in the rough up to snuff. Brian shares real numbers and good solid advice for how to arm agents with accurate information so buyers can make educated decisions and set themselves up for success when looking at renovating or building an addition onto their dream home.   Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com Coastal Creek Design https://coastalcreekdesign.com

On today’s episode Erin and Stacy sit down to discuss the recent meeting they had with their Business Coach and how it has them pumped up for the year ahead.  Erin makes some predictions for how things might go in 2025 and points to some recent current events that are impacting the Charleston market while Stacy shares some health challenges she’s been navigating and how it is reframing her definition of success.  Finally, the ladies get into an impromptu discussion about grief, regret and loss and how it can make you a better person, even if it hurts.   Work with Smith Spencer: https://smithspencer.com/    

On today’s episode Stacy and Erin sit down with the owner and creator of ‘Portico Longevity’ Dr. Sarah Relyea-Logan, to discuss her career in Medicine and how it has evolved since moving from her home country of Canada to the United States.  After becoming wildly disenchanted with the way Western Medicine is practiced in America, Dr. Relyea-Logan decided to take a step back and run her own farm for nearly a decade before feeling the call to get back to her roots of helping people feel better.  Fast forward to her opening Portico,( which is technically a medispa but once you get to know it, you’ll realize it’s so much more. ) Dr. Relyea-Logan dives into all of her incredible offerings, (including family practice) and what makes Portico so unique.  Plus, the ladies get into a discussion about the state of our food systems, culture and the toxins we ingest which play a huge role in our over-all vitality and health.  This one is full of wisdom and it will make you want to book some time with this one of a kind doctor.   Check Out Portico: https://www.porticolongevity.com/  

Stacy and Erin sit down for a quick Holiday chat and cover all the things that they love (and hate) about being in real estate during the holiday season.  Plus, they dive into what the year ahead might look like and gear up for a busy (and we mean busy!) 2025.   Happy New Year to all of our beloved listeners. Cheers to all that 2025 holds. 

Back in the Fall, Stacy had the brilliant idea of hosting their annual company retreat at Theatre 99.  The entire team got together to take an improv workshop with Brandy Sullivan and Greg Tavares who are the founders of the fabled theatre on Meeting Street.  Brandy and Greg have been doing improv together since college and founded Theatre 99 in 2000.  Nearly 25 years later they are still some of the funniest people around and on today’s episode Erin and Stacy interview them to find out how they got their start and share how improv has helped the team at Smith Spencer Real Estate.   Take a Class or Book a Corporate Retreat with Theatre 99: https://theatre99.com/   Follow T99 on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theatre99/

On today’s very special episode Stacy and Erin sit down with the legendary Mickey Bakst. This is the second of a two part series chronicling Mickey’s extraordinary career, his struggles with addiction and how it led him to do everything he could to take care of others. Mickey is known around the world for his unforgettable gift in hospitality and has worked with some of the most famous chefs and restaurateurs on the planet and now he is building on that legacy by raising money for numerous organizations that feed people and get them back on their feet. He also is the co-founder of Ben’s Friends a support group and resource for hospitality professionals struggling with addiction. Mickey is a true light to all who know him and this conversation is sure to leave you inspired to make a difference in someone else's life TODAY, big or small. Check Out Ben’s Friends: https://www.bensfriendshope.com/  Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com Coastal Creek Design https://coastalcreekdesign.com/

  On today’s very special episode Stacy and Erin sit down with the legendary Mickey Bakst. This is the first of a two part series chronicling Mickey’s extraordinary career, his struggles with addiction and how it led him to do everything he could to take care of others.  Mickey is known around the world for his unforgettable gift in hospitality and has worked with some of the most famous chefs and restaurateurs on the planet and now he is building on that legacy by raising money for numerous organizations that feed people and get them back on their feet.  He also is the co-founder of Ben’s Friends a support group and resource for hospitality professionals struggling with addiction. Mickey is a true light to all who know him and this conversation is sure to leave you inspired to make a difference in someone else's life TODAY, big or small.   Check Out Ben’s Friends: https://www.bensfriendshope.com/meetings/   Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage  https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com   Coastal Creek Design https://coastalcreekdesign.com/

Stacy and Erin sit down for a Fall catch-up, they discuss Erin's recent trip to Ireland, Stacy's Halloween "costumes" (and why all the kids love coming to her house to Trick-or-Treat!) Plus, they cover the looming Presidential Election and how it's impacting the Charleston real estate market and what they're recommending to buyers as we head into the holidays.  Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage  https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com   Coastal Creek Design https://coastalcreekdesign.com/    

The magnificent Mary Welch Fox Stasik sits down with Erin + Stacy to discuss how she got into Interior Design. Mary Welch Fox Design has made a name for itself by leaning into bright bold colors, edgy patterns and splash of rock and roll to her beautiful luxury home designs and on today’s show she walks us through how that came to be.  The three also dive into Mary Welch's HGTV television show “Breaking Bland” and get candid about what it was actually like to work in reality TV. Plus, Mary Welch urges people in Charleston not to be afraid of renovating an 80’s or 90’s home and shares some of the trends she’s ready to leave behind.   Follow Mary Welch on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mwfoxstasik/?hl=en   Work with MWF Design: https://www.marywelchfox.com/   Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage  https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com   Coastal Creek Design https://coastalcreekdesign.com/