The Tim Faller Show

Acquiring and maintaining an inventory of tools can be a critical measure in the early and ongoing success of a remodeling company. Many in the production side of the business feel the need to have the “latest and greatest,” while others appreciate their original set of tools and stick with what works best for them.... The post Ep.08: Tool & Equipment Reviews with Dave Frane appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

As remodeling projects transition from the sales and design phase into actual production, an effective pre-construction meeting can either make or break your chances of a successful client experience. Pre-construction meetings, if run correctly, allow you to establish a relationship with the client; setting clear expectations, roles and responsibilities, setting milestone dates, communication contacts… and... The post Ep.07: Establishing Trust Through Successful Pre-Construction Meetings with Chris Peterson appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

When it comes to structuring your production team and process, there are many ways to go. Show host Tim Faller has always been a proponent and evangelist for the Lead Carpenter system, however acknowledges the need for a more refined system as a company grows and the number of projects begins to overwhelm the system.... The post Ep.06: Working Effectively with Project Managers with Brent Stevens appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In Episode 5, Tim and Steve take a closer look at ways to motivate your team to help implement positive change within your organization. One way, that is discussed at length on this episode, is to introduce and hold mini-games or contests for your team. We’re not talking about a three-legged race out in the... The post Ep.05: Creative Ways to Motivate Your Production Team with Brad Yetman appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Production meetings can either be an effective way to build communication between departments and drive profit OR they can become a complete waste of time. You may have experienced the latter; once a week the team comes into the office, arriving late, sitting in the same spots, not interacting or contributing and the meeting leader... The post Ep.04: Running Effective Production Meetings with Teri McDermott appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Imagine buying a car from an auto dealer and as you pick up the car, the salesman hands you a role of blue tape, and asks you to look over the car and identify anything you want fixed before you drive it home… Sound familiar? We might be the only industry that sets this expectation... The post Ep.03: Zero Punch List Production with Michael Barkhouse appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We are off to a great start and we love hearing such positive feedback from our associates in the industry as well as new friends we’ve made by putting The Tim Faller Show out there. In episode 2, Tim and Steve cover the Lead Carpenter System, specifically being used in the Kitchen & Bath segment... The post Ep.02: Using The Lead Carpenter System in Kitchen & Bath Companies with Steve St Onge appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We’re excited to bring you the first episode of The Tim Faller Show. Our podcast dedicated entirely to the production side of the remodeling industry. Tim and his co-host Steve Wheeler, will be bringing you weekly interviews with elite production managers, lead carpenters and industry experts. Tim and Steve jump right into a great first... The post Ep.01: Hiring Out of Trade Schools with David Keebler appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

A podcast dedicated entirely to the production department of a remodeling company? That’s right! And who better to lead the venture than the industry’s leading authority on production: Tim Faller. Tim, along with his co-host Steve Wheeler, will be bringing you weekly interviews with elite production managers, lead carpenters and industry experts. As a prelude... The post Ep.00: Welcome to the Tim Faller Show appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.