Stop Making These Common Chief Mistakes - Designers Show #168

Welcome to the "Designers Show" by Chief Experts, where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!

In this episode, Dan Bauman and co-hosts John Schrader, Rene Rabbitt, Robin Fisher, and Kevin Transue dive deep into the most common Chief Architect mistakes that slow designers down. Rather than focusing on complaints, the discussion centers on root causes, workflow strategies, and practical solutions for mastering rooms, stairs, roofs, framing, and default settings.

If you’re serious about improving efficiency, reducing drawing errors, and increasing profitability in your residential design or remodeling business, this episode delivers tactical insights you can apply immediately.

📌 Introduction:

The team analyzes real user frustrations gathered from survey responses and turns them into structured lessons on mastering Chief Architect workflows.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The importance of correct room definitions

• Why stair math depends on floor structure

• How roof issues originate in wall setup

• The impact of default settings on productivity

• Structured training vs. trial-and-error learning

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Episode Overview
12:30 – Rooms & Floor Platforms
22:00 – Stair System Explained
34:00 – Roof Strategies
46:00 – Framing Workflow
55:00 – Education & Profitability

📌 Resources:

• Chief Architect – https://www.chiefarchitect.com 
• Rockville Live Event – https://www.chiefexperts.com/chief-architect-training-rockville-may-2026 
• Pro Academy Program – https://www.chiefexperts.com/pro-academy-info 

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About the Co-Hosts:

• John Schrader

• Kevin Transue

• Robin Rigby Fisher

• Rene Rabbit