The Advisory Call

Sometimes you just need an hour with someone who knows what they are talking about.

Not a salesperson. Not your builder trying to protect his schedule. Not a designer who wants to sell you a full engagement. Just an experienced, independent professional who will listen to what you are dealing with and tell you the truth.

That is what this is.

One hour. Your agenda. People use this call for things like:

  • You are unsure of the order in which you should make selections for your project

  • How do you know if your allowances will be adequate to get the home you want in your construction contract

  • You are trying to decide between two floor plans and cannot make the call

  • You are about to select cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, or finishes and want a professional eye before you spend the money

  • Is this the home I want?

  • You are acting as your own general contractor and need help thinking through scheduling, sequencing, or subcontractor decisions

  • You just need someone to help you think clearly about a decision that feels overwhelming

If it has to do with building, renovating, or designing a home — we can talk about it.

What This Is Not

This is not a sales call. We will not spend your hour trying to convince you to hire us for a larger engagement. If at the end of the call that makes sense we will tell you — but that is not the agenda.

This is also not a general consultation with deliverables. You will not receive a written report, marked-up drawings, or a formal recommendation document. What you will receive is one focused, honest, experienced hour — and most people find that is exactly what they needed.

Pricing and Booking

$300 — One hour via Zoom

Payment is required at the time of booking and confirms your appointment. Payment instructions will be provided in your booking confirmation email.

Use the scheduling tool on this page to select a time that works for you.

Before Your Call

To make the most of your hour, please submit any plans, drawings, photos, or documents you want to discuss at least 48 hours before your scheduled call. Send them to the email address included in your booking confirmation.

Your hour begins at your scheduled start time. We will be there. Please be too.

A Note on Experience

Alexander Dahlgren-Jawad founded The Ancon Group in Dallas in 1989. For more than 35 years he has worked at the intersection of architecture, interior design, and construction — on projects ranging from single room renovations to complete custom homes. He has seen nearly every mistake a homeowner can make before building or renovating, and more importantly he knows how to help you avoid them.

If you have been following his work on TikTok or social media, you already know how he thinks. This is that same directness, applied specifically to your project.

Policy

Payment is required at the time of booking and confirms your appointment. You may reschedule once with a minimum of 48 hours notice at no charge. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before your scheduled call and no-shows forfeit the full fee. No exceptions. Payments will be made via Zelle as indicated in your booking confirmation.

Principal The Ancon Group, LLC

Alexander Dahlgren-Jawad