Three years. Over 100 episodes. Countless conversations about building better.

In this special anniversary episode, Curtis Lawson reflects on why Your Project Shepherd was started in the first place — and why the mission matters more now than ever.

After 21+ years building custom homes and stepping into failing projects, Curtis saw the same patterns over and over again:

• Homeowners who didn’t know how to hire the right builder

• Contracts structured incorrectly

• Payments mishandled

• Projects where trust was assumed instead of earned

• Clients stuck in bad situations because of sunk cost and fear

That’s why Shepherd Construction Advisors — and eventually this podcast — were born.

This episode isn’t just a look back. It’s a reminder of what this platform is really about:

✔ Educating homeowners so they can build smarter
✔ Helping builders elevate professionalism
✔ Creating better communication between teams
✔ Reducing stress, mistakes, and preventable disasters

If you’re a homeowner planning a custom build or major remodel…
If you’re a builder trying to run a more disciplined, process-driven company…
If you’re an architect or designer who wants smoother projects…

This episode will re-ground you in what truly matters in residential construction.

After three years, the mission hasn’t changed:
Better planning. Better communication. Better projects.

📘 From Vision to Completion by David Herzog: https://a.co/d/02jNQQt4

🏗 Learn more about Herzog Homes: https://www.herzoghomes.com/Whether you’re building your own home or running a construction business, smarter homes don’t start with products—they start with better decisions.In this episode of The Your Project Shepherd Podcast, Curtis Lawson is joined by David Herzog, CEO of Herzog Homes and author of the bestselling book "From Vision to Completion", to unpack what actually leads to successful, lower-stress, higher-quality homebuilding outcomes.This conversation is designed for:1. Homeowners across the U.S. planning a custom home or major remodel2. Builders and remodelers who want better clients, smoother projects, and stronger reputations3. Construction professionals interested in best practices, process, and long-term performanceDavid shares decades of experience building homes and leading teams, including:-Why most homebuilding stress comes from misunderstanding the process-How homeowners and builders can align vision, budget, and expectations early-The role education plays in smarter, higher-performing homes-Why communication and process matter more than any single product or trend-How builders can create better experiences without burning out their teamsIf you care about building smarter homes, improving outcomes for clients, or running a more professional construction business, this episode will change how you think about the homebuilding process.

Learn more about the Panasonic OASYS system: https://oasys.na.panasonic.comFollow Panasonic IAQ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panasoniciaq/One year after completion, the Panasonic OASYS concept home has been fully lived in, monitored, tested, and analyzed—and the results are in.In this episode of The Your Project Shepherd Podcast, Curtis Lawson is joined by Ken Nelson, Group Sales Manager for Panasonic IAQ, to break down what builders can actually learn from a full year of real-world performance data from the OASYS home in Houston, Texas.This is not a showroom demo or a lab test. This home has experienced occupancy, vacancy, extreme heat, high humidity, system adjustments, and even intentional stress-testing—all while collecting temperature, humidity, and air quality data throughout the house.Key builder takeaways from this conversation include:1. Why continuous air movement outperforms traditional HVAC cycling2. How OASYS achieved consistent temperatures within 1–2 degrees room to room3. What the data revealed about moisture management in a tight envelope4. The real-world performance of ERVs in hot, humid climates5. Why small “cost savings” during construction can lead to major warranty risks6. What surprised Panasonic most after a full year of operationIf you’re a builder thinking about tighter envelopes, indoor air quality, moisture risk, or long-term durability—not just first-cost decisions—this 1-year retrospective offers practical insights you can apply to your own projects.