Travis welcomes interior designer Courtney Otte for a fast tour through real-world remodels, from barndominiums to full gut jobs. They dig into client onboarding, the red dot green dot method, working smoothly with contractors, and why today’s homeowners are leaning into organic palettes, darker woods, and smarter planning. Practical talk for anyone in the trades or getting ready to renovate in Council Bluffs and beyond.

On this episode of Circle of Trades, Todd Studer and Travis Waldstein mark the 100th episode milestone. The conversation ranges from football takes and local reflections to bigger-picture thoughts about society, work in the trades, and why conversations matter. It’s a mix of light banter, serious reflection, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Travis talks with a classmate from his high school days who is now a successful marketer on this episode of Circle of Trades!

Travis shares his views on the upcoming local Council Bluffs Iowa election

Amy Luckenbill is the director of HR for Keystone Glass Company in Omaha Nebraska and gives some great insights on hiring and maintaining talent on this episode of Circle of Trades!

Travis continues to highlight CSR's, this time it's Maddy Imes on Circle of Trades!

Samantha Jo is a CSR for Waldstein Plumbing, and joins Travis and Todd on this episode of Circle of Trades!