Meet the Team Behind the

Home Innovation Show

The Home Innovation Show is powered by the award-winning team behind For The Duration Homes, a family-owned and family-operated custom home builder in the Texas Panhandle. Known for blending innovation with craftsmanship, FTD Homes was named Builder of the Year in 2024 by the Home Builders Association, has won multiple Parade of Homes awards for design and functionality, and was honored as Small Business of the Year in 2025. Together as a family team, we bring decades of experience, innovation, and passion for helping homeowners design smarter, build better, and live well.

Lindsay Reynolds

Strategy, Systems & Client Vision

Lindsay combines a background in risk, strategy, and system optimization at the billion-dollar corporate level with years of leading and growing a 7-figure custom home building company. She specializes in simplifying complex decisions and creating clear frameworks for homeowners so they can move forward with confidence.

She was recognized as as Top 20 Under 40 award recipient, serves on the executive team of the Home Builders Association (incoming president 2026), and co-leads KL Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping businesses grow through clarity and systems. Lindsay's gift is connecting vision to execution - ensuring homeowners not only dream big, but also make confident, practical decisions that create lasting value.

Ryan Reynolds

Trends, Data & Optimized Living

Ryan focuses on blending data, innovation, and client experience to help homeowners get the most out of their homes. Passionate about serving people well, Ryan tracks trends and emerging systems to ensure every decision adds real value and enhances quality of life.

From site optimization based on sun patterns for gardens and solar efficiency, to innovative lighting, HVAC, and water recapture systems, Ryan helps families make investments that support health, sustainability, and comfort. With a risk-aware, people-first approach, he ensures every client feels confident and cared for throughout the building journey.

Joel Raften

Master Builder & Development Expert

With over 35 years of experience, Joel is a master builder whose career spans custom homes, production building, and land/community development. He brings a wealth of technical expertise and hard-earned wisdom from decades in the industry, making him an invaluable voice on the podcast and in the community.

Joel's deep knowledge means he can help homeowners understand not just what to build, but why certain approaches lead to better outcomes. His guidance ensures families avoid pitfalls, maximize their investment, and benefit from insights that only come with a lifetime of experience in the field.

Stacy Raften

Sales, Client Experience & Design Guidance

Stacy is the welcoming guide for many families as they begin their home journey. She blends a gift for listening with expertise in sales, design guidance, and client care, helping homeowners fells supported and confident from the very first conversation.

Her approachable style, paired with sharp design eye, makes her a trusted advisor in shaping layouts, selection, and early project planning. Stacy ensures clients don't just imagine their dream home - they enjoy the process of creating it.

Together as Your Guides

As a family business and family team, we combine Lindsay's strategy and systems, Ryan's trend and optimization insights, Joel's decades of master builder expertise, and Stacy's client-first design guidance.

Each episode of the Home Innovation Show features one or more of us sharing our expertise - so you always get the right voice at the right time. Together, we'll help you avoid costly mistakes, embrace innovation, and design a home that works beautifully for your life.

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