In this episode of the Home Expo Podcast, host Tammie Hartman sits down with Olesia Chikunova , founder and CEO of Home WiP , a platform that empowers homeowners to design and build accessory dwelling units with confidence. Olesia shares her journey from a grueling ten-year home build in California to becoming a certified ADU specialist, and offers practical insights on navigating permits, avoiding costly mistakes, understanding modular versus site-built construction, and leveraging 3D visualization tools to make informed decisions. If you're a homeowner, builder, or anyone dreaming of adding an ADU to your property, this conversation is a must-listen.

Website: https://homewip.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olesiachikunova/

Check out our previous episode with Jamie Whitener on financial clarity for builders and homeowners!

The Home Expo Podcast is sponsored by the Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo.

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In this episode of the Home Expo Podcast, host Tammie Hartman sits down with Emily Ransone, who shares how a clear vision, disciplined processes, and focused systems can transform both businesses and personal lives. Emily introduces the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and "Traction" principles—practical tools that help contractors, designers, homeowners, and entrepreneurs stop spinning and start moving forward. If you're looking to grow with clarity and purpose, this conversation is a must-listen.

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The Home Expo Podcast is sponsored by the Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo.

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In this episode of the Home Expo Podcast, host Tammie Hartman sits down with Renee Seevers, founder and CEO of Tiny Fest, who downsized from 3,300 square feet to just 87 square feet. Renee shares her journey from a life-changing breakup to discovering tiny living, and offers practical insights on downsizing possessions, achieving financial freedom, building community, and navigating the challenges of zoning and regulations. Whether you're curious about tiny homes, ADUs, van life, or simply ready to embrace minimalism and intentional living, this conversation is a must-listen.

The Home Expo Podcast is sponsored by the Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo.

To attend the next event, go to sonomanorthbayhomeexpo.com

In this episode of the Home Expo Podcast, host Tammie Hartman sits down with Jamie Whitener, founder of My Accountess, a bookkeeping and fractional CFO firm helping home improvement entrepreneurs turn financial chaos into clarity. Jamie shares her journey from bank manager to 911 dispatcher to financial strategist, and offers practical insights on separating business from personal funds, mastering job costing, and navigating contractors versus employees. If you're a builder, renovator, or homeowner dreaming up your next project, this conversation is a must-listen.

Instagram: @myaccountess

Website : https://www.myaccountess.com/

Check out our previous episode with Yusuf Muhammad on the future of home fire protection and intelligent fire suppression!

The Home Expo Podcast is sponsored by the Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo.

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In this episode of the Home Expo Podcast, host Tammie Hartman sits down with award-winning designer and engineer Yusuf Muhammad, co-inventor of Automist, an intelligent fire suppression system that targets flames precisely while using far less water than traditional sprinklers.

Yusuf shares how innovation, human-centered design, and real-world problem-solving inspired his breakthrough technology—already installed in over 70,000 homes. If you’re interested in safer home design, ADUs, tiny homes, or simply the future of fire protection, this conversation is a must-listen.

The Home Expo Podcast is sponsored by the Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo.

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In this episode of The Home Expo Podcast, host Tammie Hartman talks with Eric Lofholm, master sales trainer, author and CEO of The Eric Lofholm International, about how to transform the way we communicate, sell, and connect. Eric shares his insights on the power of listening, building genuine relationships, and shifting from a product-focused mindset to a people-centered approach. Together, they explore practical strategies for effective communication, overcoming self-limiting beliefs, and creating results by focusing on the future rather than the past. Tune in for an empowering conversation about human connection, confidence, and the mindset that leads to lasting success.

The Home Expo Podcast is sponsored by the Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo.

To attend the next event, go to sonomanorthbayhomeexpo.com

In this episode of The Home Expo Podcast, Tammie Hartman talks with Sean Armstrong, Managing Principal of Redwood Energy, about why the move away from gas is becoming essential for safer, more cost-effective, and resilient buildings. Sean breaks down the real risks of gas appliances, the safety benefits of induction and all-electric systems, and how developers are saving money by eliminating gas infrastructure. They also explore the rise of solar as the most affordable energy source and the policies shaping the future of building design. Tune in for a clear, practical conversation on the next era of safer, cleaner, all-electric living.

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In this episode of The Home Expo Podcast, host Tammie Hartman talks with social entrepreneur and architect Vina Lustado, founder of Soul House Design, about how tiny homes and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) are reshaping sustainable, affordable living. Vina shares her journey from designing her own off-grid tiny home to advocating for human-centered, eco-conscious architecture. Together, they explore practical aspects of minimalism, off-grid power, prefab construction, and new building codes like Appendix B that aim to make movable tiny homes legal nationwide. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about design, regulation, and creating communities built on sustainability and connection.

The Home Expo Podcast is sponsored by the Sonoma/North Bay Home Expo.

To attend the next event, go to sonomanorthbayhomeexpo.com