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Talking home renovation, remodeling and renewing and what it means to us. P.L.A.N. is more than just a word, it is an acronym we live by for our clients; to always be prepared, to lead you through the process, to adapt to what you need and to make sure there are no surprises during our home renovation or remodeling project with you. Geoff  Horen, Owner of The Lifestyle Group and home renovation expert for over 20 years, joins us each week to talk about  The Lifestyle Group and its goals for each client experience, his motivation, offer advice for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts, and give listeners a chance to ask their burning questions.

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    Season 3, Episode 4: Helping Indiana Homeowners Through Restoration Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 50:27


    In this episode, Geoff sits down with Karen Karr, Director of Business Development at Midwest Remediation, to discuss her professional journey and how Midwest Remediation helps families and homes recover from catastrophic events.

    Season 3, Episode 3: A Discussion about the Brain's Functions and Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 72:16


    Season 3, Episode 3: In this episode, Geoff sits down with Jon Laster, Founder of LasterGrowth and respected public speaker and lifestyle coach who has been called 'The People Scientist', to learn more about his journey, his passion for speaking and teaching, and how brain science affects relationships, leadership, and culture.

    Season 3, Episode 2: A Homebuilder's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 101:48


    In this episode, Geoff sits down with Curtis Rector, the Founder & President of Arbor Homes, to learn more about his journey, how he got started in the homebuilding business, the current state of the housing market, acquisitions and how he aims to change the business.

    Season 3, Episode 1: Digging into the Details with Rich Horen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 109:27


    In this episode, Geoff sits down with his father and The Lifestyle Group's company patriarch, Rich Horen, to reflect on why The Lifestyle Group was started, what makes The Lifestyle Group different, and how The Lifestyle Group delivers homeowners a superior experience from start to finish.

    Season 2, Episode 10: Choosing the Right Products for Your Remodel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 20:50


    In this episode, Geoff shares how The Lifestyle Group navigates through the product selection process with clients and what homeowners need to consider when searching for the right partner for their remodeling projects.

    Season 2, Episode 9: The Nuts and Bolts of Marketing with Amanda Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 69:07


    In this episode, Geoff sits down with Amanda Parker, President of Collective Alternative, to discuss her history in marketing and why business owners need to be focusing on, thinking about, and planning out their marketing strategies for 2023 now.

    Season 2, Episode 8: Granite or Quartz: Deciding what's best for your remodel project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 97:00


    In this episode, Geoff sits down with Todd Ketchum, President at Victory Surfaces, to discuss Ketchum's long history in the stone and terrazzo industry, what consumers need to consider before buying granite and quartz, and his journey to owning a business.

    Season 2, Episode 7: The Effects of the Economy on the Home Remodeling Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 29:22


    In this episode, Geoff pivots from his usual guest discussions to dive into the current state of the economy and explore how it has affected the remodeling business, as well as its impact on future industry trends.

    Season 2, Episode 6: Building Leaders and Developing Strengths in Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 85:07


    How are you assessing your team's development and growing leaders in your business? Geoff sits down with King Lumpkin, President & Chief Acquisition Officer of Prolific, and Heather Haas, President of ADVISA, for an engaging conversation on company culture, identifying your team's personalities, and developing leaders.

    Season 2, Episode 5: Navigating New Industries with Dana Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 64:34


    In this episode, Geoff sits down with Dana Friedman, owner of Petite G Jewelers, to share mimosas and discuss how she became a business owner, the jewelry industry, the powerful impact of advertising and the importance of creating close relationships with customers. Plus, they share their funny mishaps with the Latin language.

    Season 2: Episode 4: The Design-Oriented Approach to Construction with Gary Nance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 47:00


    In this episode, Geoff travels to the Indiana Design Center for a conversation with Gary Nance, owner of Gary Nance Design. With a unique approach to residential and commercial design, Gary discusses his powerful eye for design, ability to bring abstract client ideas to life and unique drawing skills that make him stand out in the industry.

    Season 2: Episode 3: The art of winemaking with Daniel's Vineyard's Trobaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 93:15


    In this episode, Geoff experiences his first on-location podcast recording at Daniel's Vineyard in McCordsville, Indiana, where he and winemaker Blake Trobaugh sit down to discuss winemaking, Daniel's history and what exactly winemaking and remodeling have in common. Plus, Geoff tries some delicious wines throughout this informative and fun conversation.

    Season 2, Episode 2: Adding Value to a Client's Home Project Experience with Brian Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 118:16


    In this episode, Geoff sits down with Godby Hearth & Home's Brian Adams for an engaging and informative discussion on how business has evolved over the years, ways Godby Hearth & Home has expanded and worked to enhance the client experience when it comes to fireplaces, showers, and outdoor living, and more insight from Brian and Geoff's 20-year relationship. To learn more and to subscribe for podcast updates, visit thelifestylegroup.com.

    Season 2, Episode 1: Geoff discusses smart home technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 68:01


    Geoff kicks off the second season of Do You P.L.A.N.? Podcast with Ryan Geltz, owner and CEO of Pro Security and Automation. In this episode, Geoff and Ryan discuss the evolution of smart home technology, and how to set a budget and determine what smart technology you can include in your existing home or in new construction. From flood sensors and smoke monitoring to video walls and lighting, the opportunities for incorporating state-of-the-art smart features into your home are endless! To learn more about The Lifestyle Group and our caring, personal touch to home remodeling, visit our website at lifestylegroup.com.

    P.L.A.N. Episode 4: "N" - No Surprises During Your Remodel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 25:54


    At The Lifestyle Group, we aren't a fan of surprises. In this episode, Geoff Horen breaks down the final letter of our "P.L.A.N." acronym and discusses why no surprises, from the remodeler or the homeowner, make for a more efficient, enjoyable and much more successful remodeling experience. www.lifestylegroup.com

    P.L.A.N. Episode 3: "A" The importance of Adapting During a Remodeling Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 21:34


    The Importance of Adapting During a Remodeling Project - In this episode, Geoff Horen continues to break down The Lifestyle Group's "P.L.A.N." acronym, diving into the "A" and how critical it is for not only his team, but homeowners, to be able to adapt through a remodel to make it a smooth, enjoyable and successful experience for all. www.lifestylegroup.com

    P.L.A.N. Episode 2: "L" - Leading Your Contractor… And Being Led

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 40:18


    In this episode of the "Do You P.L.A.N.?" Podcast, Geoff dives into the "L" in P.L.A.N. and how he strives to lead all clients through the home remodel process, even offering some insight into real-world remodel experiences and Lifestyle Group projects! www.lifestylegroup.com

    P.L.A.N. Episode 1: "P" - Preparing to Survive (And Thrive) During a Remodeling Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 25:35


    Join Geoff Horen for our first of 4 podcasts on how to PLAN and succeed when working on any project for your home that involves contractors. www.lifestylegroup.com

    The Nuts And Bolts of Building a New Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 58:36


    Joe Garcia from G&G Homes and Nigel Hoss from Hoss Homes join Geoff Horen for this week's episode. Listen in as Joe and Nigel walk us through the process of building a new home, from finding the right home builder to current challenges of supply costs and availability. Whether you're looking to renovate your current home or build new, experts Joe and Nigel can help you navigate through the process. 

    Choosing the Right Contractor for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 50:18


    Geoff Horen gives us practical advice for choosing the right contractor for your lifestyle. Listen in as Geoff goes through what to ask and look for as your shopping for a remodeling company. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to know more information, check out our The Lifestyle Blog “How to Choose A Contractor”.   Submit your questions to The Lifestyle Group at lifestylegroup.com

    Doors: Get a Handle on Things 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 22:29


    Cori and Scott Brown from Franklin Window & Door join Geoff Horen again for part two of their discussion, focusing this episode on doors. Cori and Scott discuss with Geoff the difference between wood and fiberglass doors and provides us with their expert opinion on the challenges of selecting trendy doors for your exterior in a Midwest climate.    Submit your questions to The Lifestyle Group at lifestylegroup.com

    Windows: A Pane in the Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 48:08


    Cori and Scott Brown from Franklin Window & Door in Carmel, Indiana, join Geoff Horen for this week's episode. This is part one of a two-part series, where they discuss all aspects of picking the right windows for your home. Listen in as Cori and Scott give their expert advice on everything from how to pick the right materials for your window needs to asking the right questions when you go in to window shop. Submit your questions to The Lifestyle Group at lifestylegroup.com

    Questions for Your Lifestyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 12:24


    In this episode, The Lifestyle Group's Geoff Horen answers your questions on what it means to create a home renovation plan to fit every lifestyle. We learn more about the process of picking the right plan for each person's unique situation, and Geoff's home remodeling advice and suggestions based on where you're at in life. Listen in as we dive into our listeners burning questions!  Submit your questions to The Lifestyle Group at lifestylegroup.com

    Welcome to the Do You P.L.A.N.? Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 7:55


    The Lifestyle Group is an award-winning Indianapolis remodeling company focused on renovating and creating spaces that fit the needs and lifestyle of each client. Join us each month as The Lifestyle Group's owner, Geoff Horen, talks about his company and its goals for each client experience, his motivation behind what he does, offers advice for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts, and gives listeners a chance to ask their burning questions. You may even hear yours on the next episode! Submit your questions to The Lifestyle Group at the lifestylegroup.com. 

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