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The Designers Show by Chief Experts

Chief Experts Dan Baumann, John Schrader, Rene Rabbitt, Robin Fisher & Kevin Transue

Hey, everyone! Welcome to the Designers Show by Chief Experts, where design isn"t just an art — it"s a profit center! Join us each week as Dan Baumann, John Schrader, Rene Rabbitt, Robin Rigby Fisher and Kevin Transue share their experiences and interview top industry experts. You"ll get actionable tips and strategies for the real world of design in construction to help you take your design and contracting business to the next level.

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All Episodes

60:35

Inside the New NKBA Guidelines Part 4 - Designers...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2026/01/09

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In Part 4 of our ongoing series on the updated NKBA Guidelines, we move past theory and into real-world design decisions. This episode dives into the practical side of kitchen and bath design—where safety, accessibility, and functionality meet client expectations and on-site realities. If you’ve ever felt the tension between doing what looks good and doing what’s right, this conversation

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68:56

Impromptu New Years Show LIVE with Rene Rabbitt -...

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2026/01/02

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!No script. No polish. Just real design talk. In this impromptu New Year’s episode of the Designers Show, ReneRabbitt goes live to share hard-earned insights, workflow habits, and practical lessons from inside Chief Architect. Think late-night studio vibes, live problem-solving, and tips you won’t find in a manual. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Why understanding defaults in Chief saves more time than

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62:08

Holiday Q&A with Chief Experts - Designers Show #164

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/12/19

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!As the year winds down, the hosts of The Designers Show step back from tactics and trends to focus on something more lasting: the lessons that shape long, sustainable design careers. This holiday Q&A episode distills years of experience into honest reflections on mindset, burnout, client relationships, boundaries, and the realities of creative work. No scripts. No formulas. Just the

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65:50

Inside the New NKBA Guidelines with Robin Rigby...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/12/05

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!This episode dives into the newly updated NKBA Kitchen & Bath Guidelines with the always-insightful Robin Rigby Fisher, CMKBD, CAPS, CLIPP. We talk ergonomics, accessibility, smarter appliance planning, and why these new standards matter more than ever for modern living. Expect real talk, design wisdom, and a few laugh-inducing truths about how people actually use their kitchens.🔑 Key

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62:03

State of the Industry: What Designers & Remodelers...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/11/21

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode of the Designers Show, Dan, Renee, John, and guests unpack real survey data from 50+ design professionals to explore the state of the residential design and remodeling industry heading into 2026. From business confidence and economic concerns to pricing strategies, contracts, client behavior, and marketing best practices, this open-format conversation delivers actionable

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59:30

Inside the New NKBA Guidelines with Robin Fisher -...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/11/07

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode of The Designers Show, we’re joined by NKBA veteran and design powerhouse Robin Fisher for an in-depth (and very human) walkthrough of the brand-new 5th Edition NKBA Kitchen & Bath Design Guidelines. Robin spills the behind-the-scenes details on what’s changed, what’s reorganized, and why this new edition finally reflects how designers actually work. From real-life

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62:04

Shop Talk Live: Bring your Chief and Design Business...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/10/17

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this special “Shop Talk Live” episode, Dan and the Chief Experts team open the floor to your Chief Architect and design business questions. From templates and workflows to pricing and client management, this live Q&A brings together years of combined experience to help you design smarter, build stronger systems, and run a more profitable business. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Setting up your

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60:25

Chief Architect Plan Review and Spin the Wheel -...

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2025/10/03

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode of The Designers Show, Dan and John dive deep into the newest features in Chief Architect X17, offering expert tips and real-world insights that will help you work smarter and faster. Whether you're a residential designer, remodeler, or home builder, this episode breaks down everything you need to know to take full advantage of X17’s powerful upgrades. 🔑 What You’ll

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58:23

Introducing the ALL-NEW PRO ACADEMY - Designers Show...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/09/19

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode of the Designer Show, Dan Bauman and the Chief Experts team introduce the all-new PRO ACADEMY — a redesigned, feature-rich platform built to help Chief Architect users level up their design skills, improve their business systems, and stay ahead of the game. Join Dan, John, Kevin, Robin, and Renee as they explore the powerful new tools and community features inside PRO

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69:45

More Productivity Hacks Every Chief User Should Know...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/09/05

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!If you thought we covered all the productivity hacks in the last episode—you were wrong. In Designers Show #157, Dan Baumann and the Chief Experts team return with even more time-saving tips, workflow tricks, and hidden features every Chief Architect user should know. Whether you’re exploring new tools in X17, struggling with render times, or just looking for ways to work smarter, this

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71:54

Productivity Hacks Every Chief User Should Know -...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/08/15

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode of the Designer Show, Dan and John unpack a toolbox full of Chief Architect hacks and expert tips to help you work smarter—not harder. From using X, Y, Z coordinates and keyboard shortcuts to custom railings, screen capture materials, and the underrated “rainbow bacon tool,” this episode is packed with gems for Chief users of all levels. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: How to truly

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67:10

Chief Architect Plan Review by Chief Experts -...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/08/01

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode, Dan Baumann, John Schrader, and Kevin Transue dive into a live plan review submitted by a fellow Chief Architect user. From roof planes to stair placement, they unpack real-world design challenges and walk through practical solutions—live on screen. Whether you're new to Chief or a seasoned pro, this episode will sharpen your skills and show you how to solve tricky layout

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70:27

More of What's New in Chief Architect X17 -...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/07/17

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode of the Designers Show, Dan Baumann is joined by Renee, Robin, Kevin, and John to dig into Chief Architect X17 — and why this release is a lot more exciting than it looked on paper. They cover everything from wrapped schedules and smarter dimensions to appliance placement logic, DLSS rendering, and the powerful new framing defaults. If you're using Chief Architect

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65:57

What's New in Chief Architect X17 - Part 2 -...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/06/20

Welcome to the "Designers Show" by Chief Experts —where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode of the Designer Show, we take a deep dive into Chief Architect X17’s game-changing features — including the all-new Project Browser, the interactive Material Builder, and smarter workflows for file sharing and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned CAD designer, architect, or just starting with Chief Architect, this episode is packed with pro-level insights to help you

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69:04

What's New in Chief Architect X17 - Designers Show #152

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/06/06

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this episode of the Designers Show, Chief Experts Dan, John, Kevin and Rene take a deep dive into the latest release of Chief Architect X17. From a completely revamped Project Browser to in-model 3D dimensioning, ganged electrical boxes, DWG import upgrades, and advanced lighting control—this episode is packed with features that streamline design workflows and boost productivity. Whether

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64:48

Chief Architect Q&A and Open Forum - Designers Show #151

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/05/16

Welcome toThe "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this lively and unscripted episode of The Designer Show, Renee Rabbit, Kevin Transue and Robin Rigby-Fishertake over while Dan Baumann and John Schrader are away for a Live Chief Training in Rockville—and the result is an insightful, tip-packed session all about designing stairs in Chief Architect X17. From clever uses of winders and tread settings to advanced railing customization and

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64:57

Interior Design Hacks: Leveraging Chief Architect's...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/05/02

In this episode of The Designer Show, Dan Baumann is joined by Robin Rigby Fisher, John Schrader, and René Rabbitt to explore practical productivity tips and time-saving techniques in Chief Architect. Whether you’re new to the software or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with golden nuggets to help you speed up your workflow and improve accuracy.What You’ll Learn: Dan’s go-to custom keystrokes and how to optimize hotkeys for common commands like reflect about (RA), transform

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61:39

Getting Started with Floor Plan - Designers Show #149

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/04/18

In this episode of the Designers Show, Dan Baumann is joined by John, Robin, and Renee to walk you through the essential first steps for getting started with Chief Architect. Whether you're brand new or looking to sharpen your workflow, this episode is packed with practical advice, common mistakes to avoid, and time-saving tips to help you master this powerful design software. From setting up your first plan to dimensioning accurately and using templates wisely, you'll learn the must-knows

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65:15

Lessons Learned from the 2025 Summit - Designers Show...

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2025/04/08

Welcome to The "Designers Show" by Chief Experts,where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!In this special episode of the Designers Show, Dan Baumann and the Chief Experts coaching team broadcast live from the 2025 Chief Experts Total Immersion Summit in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They’re joined by co-hosts John Schrader, Rene Rabbitt, Kenny and Kevin& JudyTransue to unpack their favorite workflows, time-saving tips, and business breakthroughs shared during the

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57:33

Chief Architect Q&A - LIVE from the Chief Experts...

The Designers Show by Chief Experts ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, we explore advanced features in Chief Architect that help you create cleaner, more client-friendly floor plans. Learn how to use the Plan Elevation Tool (PET), custom macros, and conditional room labels to simplify your presentation views and improve your workflow. Whether you're building marketing visuals or working on construction sets, these tips will elevate your design process.Episode Notes: 🔑 Topics Covered: How the Plan Elevation Tool (PET) improves plan

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