Stop bidding on unbuildable plans:https://www.dostudios.co/coworkingMost builders assume a "Licensed Architect" stamp guarantees a buildable set of plans. It doesn’t. In fact, relying on credentials over constructability is the #1 reason pre-con budgets blow up before you even break ground.In this episode, Stefani Thatcher (Founder of Domani Home Design) challenges the industry obsession with "The Stamp." She breaks down why the "Agile Design" approach is winning homeowners over and protecting builder margins. We discuss the "See, Learn, Do, Be" framework for mastering the trade and the specific identity shift you need to make to stop being a commodity drafter and become a Trusted Advisor.If you’re tired of value-engineering your profit away on "fantasy" blueprints, this conversation is the reality check your pre-con process needs.This will be the most honest conversation about design and constructability you hear in 2026.OTHER STEFANI THATCHER RESOURCES 🔗 • Domani Home Design: https://www.dostudios.co/• Square Foot Super Hero: https://www.dostudios.co/square-foot-superhero--264cc• Not a Licensed Architect Podcast: https://www.dostudios.co/not-a-licensed-architect• Instagram: @domanihomedesign🎯 Get in Touch with Beyond the Bid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebid.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gofirst-consulting/Website: https://beyondthebid.co/00:00 - The Value of Practical Experience00:26 - Unlicensed Advantage00:34 - Traditional vs. Agile Design01:01 - Beyond the Bid Introduction04:08 - Stefani's Design Journey07:30 - Serving Homeowners' Needs11:03 - See, Learn, Do, Be Framework13:13 - Identity Transformation15:23 - The Trades Workforce Gap15:56 - Agile Approach Benefits17:40 - Discovery Call Questions19:50 - Local Expertise Matters22:05 - The Value-Added Professional25:03 - Key Advice for Professionals26:02 - Connect with Stefani26:36 - Mission Recap & Call to Action