Remodeling Business Blueprint - Randall Soules And David Hawke Discuss Best Practices To Build A Solid Remodeling Or Trade Co

If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.Today we are going to discuss some of the hardware and apps that we use in our day-to-day work—apps and hardware that may be of use to you today and in the future.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Notes:00:02:32: Tech Tip of the Week: 2020 iPad Pro00:06:30: Our Hardware00:07:47: Browsers we use00:09:15: Trello00:10:57: Cloud storage00:13:55: Calendars00:15:37: Zoom00:17:34: Facetime by Apple00:18:47: Writings tools00:22:52: Soundnote00:25:03: Apple Notes00:26:10: Social Media apps00:29:00: Marketing with social me

If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.Today we are honored to have a true veteran in the construction business, a 2nd generation remodeler and builder as our guest. Nick Castjohn will go over his journey as a contractor, and some of the changes he has implemented in his business in the past month.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Links:Renovateinc.comShow Notes:00:03:50: Tech Tip of the Week: Converting a laptop into a Linux computer00:05:55: Introduction of guest Nick Castjohn00:09:15: How COVID-19 is affecting New Orleans area00:13:29: New technolog

If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.Today we are going to discuss Leadership. Why leadership, now more than ever, is needed, not just if you are a business owner, but for all of us as entrepreneurs, employees, fathers, mothers and citizens.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Notes:00:01:16: Tech Tip of the Week: the new Macbook Air00:05:06: Introduction to Leadership00:05:54: Leaders must bring clarity to unclear situations00:07:45: Leaders are: Courageous00:09:09: Leaders are: Influential00:11:38: Leaders are: Inspirational00:13:03: Leaders are: Thou

If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.Today we are going to discuss some of the top ways you can lose money in the production phase of your projects, and how to resolve those issues. Our guest today is Tim Faller from Westerly, Rhode Island. He has extensive experience in production and management, having founded his company, Field Training Services, in 1999, where he trained production staff in good job-site management, debugging production systems, and helped companies develop training programs for their field staff. Up until July 2000, Tim was V.P. of the New Homes division for Hopkins and Porter Construction in Potomac, Maryland, where he

If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.Today we are going to discuss some of the precautions you should take to keep your projects going and how to bring in new business, despite the Coronavirus scare, how it is affecting other contractors, and how you can actually use this to your advantage.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Links:Burgin Design RemodelLogitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless MouseShow Notes:00:03:55: Tech Tip of the Week: Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse00:05:33: Introduction of our guest Brad Burgin00:07:26: How Brad is coping with the

If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.Today we are going to discuss why careful material selection is crucial to a smooth-running business, various ways to choose material, and how to handle extraordinary material choices on your projects.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Notes:00:01:46: Buying SRS ala carte00:04:44: Impact Theory by Tom Bilyeu00:06:50: Tech Tip of the Week: Macbook Pro's future00:09:51: The topic: the importance of material selection00:09:55: Why should you select materials with the client?00:13:44: The story about Jim00:18:33: The s

If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.Today we are going to discuss the process of change orders and allowances for contractors to keep a projects cash flow positive, why you should minimize the use of allowances, and why allowances are a losing proposition.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Links:Secret Of The Ages BookShow Notes:00:07:22: Tech Tip of the Week: Airpods Pro00:10:53: Change order issues00:11:39: The solution to change order issues00:13:02: Problems that your may be creating00:14:08: A published problem with change orders00:15:10: An ana

If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.Today we are going to discuss how you can use highly targeted ads to increase your leads, for a fraction of the cost of other advertising mediums.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:ZipWall Dust Barrier SystemShow Notes:00:02:20: The Non-Tech Tip of the Week: Zipwall dust protection00:05:51: The Topic: Using social media as a profit center00:06:17: The absolute importance of a good website00:08:21: How to use a landing page00:12:51: A marketing tip00:15:08: How to use a retarget

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to discuss Neuro-linguistic programming, most people know this as NLP – Our guest today, Vicki Suiter will help explain how to use NLP to bring about desired change in your business and/or in your personal life.You may remember her from episode 120: Building Teams That Produce Consistent ProfitsVicki Suiter earned her undergraduate degree in business and finance from the Dominican University. She held positions as a lending officer with a national bank, was controller for an international training company, and earned certifications as a Business Coach/Trainer and Master NLP Practitioner before opening her own business in 1990. She chose to focus on the contracting industry for a very practical reason: her (then) husband was a contractor, and she realized that there were a whole lot of businesses that could use her business advice.In addition to r

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to go over some of the finer points of making sure that you are answering whatever questions are being asked – primarily the unspoken questions. You’ll want to take notes on this one, as we go over how you can improve your website and make it the sales tool it is meant to be. Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:Free Webinar: Get Your Team To Take OwnershipContractor website exampleShow Notes:00:03:06: Vicki Suiter Business Builder free webinar on teambuilding00:05:56: Tech Tip of the Week: Autonomous Standing Desk00:08:38: Topic: Use your website to build trust and get new clients00:09:34: Why this is an important topic00:10:49: We build contractor's websites00:10:50: Make your website mobile friendly00:13:18

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to discuss how to reach your long-term and short-term goals, get more done in less time, and reduce the stress in your life, all at the same time. This method of getting things done is life-changing. Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:The Greatest To-Do List In The WorldThe ONE Thing by Gary KellerShow Notes:00:02:50: Tech Tip of the Week: Trello To-Do List00:10:34: The ONE Thing - about the authors00:13:38: The Dominoe Effect of the ONE Thing00:15:05: Success leaves clues - an example00:16:08: The 6 Lies00:22:08: Clarity is the key to reaching your goal00:24:37: Another book: The Secret of the Ages00:26:25: The ONE Thing Question00:29:05: The Trinity: Purpose, Priority, Productivity00:30:55: Protecting your

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to discuss setting goals – how to choose wise goals, how to plan your goals, and finally how to achieve your goals.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow links:https://remodelingbusinessblueprint.com/12-steps-to-set-and-achieve-your-goalsShow Notes:00:06:07: Tech Tip of the Week: Fixing the ethernet port on a USB hub00:09:05: The topic: 12 Steps to Achieve Success00:11:37: Summation of the 12 steps00:15:31: Some examples of goals00:18:02: An example of a goal - with the solutions00:36:48: Some additional ways to succeed00:43:17: Coaches keep you accountable00:48:26: Quote of the week by Pablo Picasso See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to review a new sales method, taken from the book by Matthew Dixon titled “The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation”.Splitting salespeople into five profiles. The research claimed that salespeople fell into one of five distinct profiles: The Hard Worker, The Reactive Problem Solver, The Challenger, The Relationship Builder, and The Lone WolfConstruction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:The Challenger Sale BookMindNode: Mindmap & Brainstorm IdeasShow Notes:00:02:59: Tech Tip of the Week: Mindnode Mindmapping App00:06:38: Topic Introduction: The Challenger Sale00:09:03: Salespeople can be trained00:11:06: The 5 Profiles of Salespeople00:12:43: Which type of salesperson sells the most projects?00:14:57: The Relatio

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to discuss helical piles as a foundation option you may not have thought of, or even know about. They can make your building efforts much more efficient, cut costs and take days off your projects schedule.Our guest today is Roger Lauzon, owner of Techno Metal Post Hamilton-Durham, Inc. One of his, and his amazing wife Julie’s greatest accomplishment was having two sets of twins, Tristan and Audrik, aged 11, and Maddox and Caleb, aged 9. He has gone full circle in his career. His dad was running a construction site, building around 100 homes a year. Roger started working on the sites in summers starting at the age of 13. He loved all of the colorful characters he met on site, and became very familiar with the interactions with subs and the issues that occur on a job site. The bottom dropped out of the market in ’89 and his father decided to b

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to discuss hydronic heating—what it is, a brief look at installing this heating system, and how it can affect your bottom line.Our guest today is Vladei Kamensky, owner of Hands & Brains.Home Improvement Professionals.Vladei Kamensky was born and grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine.He has been an auto mechanic, truck driver, and a garage manager. He’s been employed by the Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine as Administrator and Ambassador’s driver. Later he became a Sales Executive for Ukraine for the Swiss Air Lines that started regular flights between Switzerland and Ukraine. During this time he was able to establish relations with numerous individual and corporate customers. While doing this he got a BA degree in Business Administration and management. Working in the airline and travel industry, he used these numerous opportunities to travel

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to review how you can improve your team-building skills, reduce the amount of time you spend on the job, and, best of all, raise your profits. Our guest today is Vicki Suiter, President & CEO of Suiter Business Builders. Vicki Suiter earned her undergraduate degree in business and finance from the Dominican University. She held positions as a lending officer with a national bank, was controller for an international training company, and earned certifications as a Business Coach, Trainer and Master NLP Practitioner before opening her own business in 1990. She chose to focus on the contracting industry for a very practical reason: her (then) husband was a contractor, and she realized that there were a whole lot of businesses that could use her business advice.Over the years, Vicki has expanded the scope of her business and her services. Wh

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to discuss some of the items that should be reviewed at the end of each year. This debriefing, so to speak, will help you make better strategic plans for the coming year. Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Notes:00:00:40: Welcome to RBB00:05:57: Tech Tip of the Week: Setting goals in Google Calendar00:11:28: Topic Overview: Year-End Review00:13:16: #1 Make your annual budget00:14:32: #2 Evaluate your staff00:16:07: #3 Evaluate your subcontractors00:17:53: #4 Start or improve your job costing process00:19:00: #5 Review your billing and payment schedule00:20:02: #6 Identify what types of projects produce the highest margins00:22:44: #7 How much did your field staff produce this year?00:23:48: #8 Compare this year to prev

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to discuss aging in place – making spaces for your clients safer, more accessible, and more convenient for everyone, no matter what their abilities are.Dennis and Glenda Gehman founded Gehman Design Remodeling in 1990. And he’s still going strong on his 29th year in business. Gehman Design Remodeling is a full-service design-build company focussed primarily on residential remodeling. They have a beautiful showroom, which leads to a lot of kitchen and bath projects. Dennis is a charter member and past president of Bucks Mont NARI & NARI-BIE (the National Association of the Remodeling Industry) and is currently Treasurer of the NARI National Board. He has been especially involved in creating accessible spaces for his clients, as well as serving on the board of Spruce Lake Retreat, a Christian camp and conference center in the Poconos. Spruce Lake has made

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to discuss franchising your business – the pros and cons of franchising, the legalities involved, and some valuable tips if that is the path you want to take. I’ve known Mike Reed for many years. He’s smart, ambitious, and a great entrepreneur. Mike’s family is from Chicago. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Marketing and Economics. From there he worked for one of the world’s largest packaging company called American Can Company.Mike has always been immersed in practical studies in manufacturing, sales support, distribution, marketing, sales and distributor management. That led to a fascination in the restaurant business.After working with a Houston-based restaurant called The Mariner Steak and Lobster Restaurant, he moved on to be a business consultant to the franchise community and ultimately Vice President of Development

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to go over better ways to plan your next project; the steps to take, and how you can smooth the path to success.Our guest today is Randi Bilbo. She is the Owner/Designer of Royal Standard Design and a returning guest. Randi was last with us on Episode 68 almost a year ago. Check that episode out if you’d like to learn more about outsourcing your design work. Her primary function for the past 8 years has been working directly with General Contractors and Homeowners to create functional space plans, source quality material, and execute project management for kitchen, bath and whole house remodels.She liaises between the client, general contractor and subs to make sure the design is executed per the plan, where she provides professional guidance throughout the remodeling process and give clients the peace of mind that they desire while their personal spac