Are you using the right contract for your building projects in Texas?

In this episode of the Your Project Shepherd Podcast, Curtis Lawson sits down with three industry leaders to unpack the value, structure, and legal protection behind TAB Contracts:

• Frances Blake – General Counsel & VP of Regulatory Affairs, Texas Association of Builders

• Adam Aschmann – Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Tilson Homes

• Donald Shelton – Attorney/Shareholder, Bush Rudnicki Shelton, PC

TAB (Texas Association of Builders) contracts are specifically written for residential construction in Texas — and they’re designed to protect builders operating under Texas law.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why TAB contracts exist and how they differ from generic templates

• Common contract mistakes that expose builders to unnecessary legal risk

• How properly structured agreements protect both builders and homeowners

• The role contracts play in dispute prevention and risk management

• Why professional builders should treat contracts as a strategic tool — not just paperwork

If you're a custom home builder, remodeler, or residential contractor in Texas, this episode will help you better understand how to protect your business and operate more professionally.

Contracts aren’t just legal documents — they set expectations, define relationships, and can determine whether a project ends in success or in court.

Listen in and learn why TAB contracts may be one of the most important investments you make in your business.

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.