The Tim Faller Show

In the interview process, actively listening is key. But how? And how do we change if we “really need someone”? Then, of course there are all the other times that when we look back at a difficult situation, whether a client or an employee, we see all the signs of challenge were there, but that...

Join us as we talk about women in construction with guest Nancy Meyer.  Nancy talks about breaking through barriers and gender stereotypes in a male dominated field and the tips and tricks to succeed along the way. After joining Hudson Valley Preservation in 2018 as an office assistant, Nancy has added carpenter to the many...

Making multiple trips to the lumber yard for construction material is both disruptive to jobsite progress and very costly. By stopping all material runs your business can save thousands of dollars on labor, gas, vehicles and much more.  Guest Paul Wurth is here to share how to stop making these unnecessary trips and save your...

What we say is a reflection of what we think, and as clinical counselors will tell you, what we think will dictate how we act. So, how we act will of course dictate success.  Following this logic, words are very powerful factors in our success.  But do we pay attention to those words?  We tend...

In this episode we’ll cover learning in a digital age, and how training impacts the way we hire and train workers.  Guest Jordan Smith shares the best ways to implement or build onto an existing training program to foster employee progress, career growth and the overall success of one’s organization. Jordan is the President and...

As listeners know, hosts Tim and Steve try to bring as many women on the show as possible in hopes of bringing new perspectives to the podcast.  So, guest Mollie Elkman is with us today to discuss her book that promotes the idea to young girls that women are capable of anything they set their... The post Ep.187: The House That SHE Built with Mollie Elkman appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

One of the consultants here at Remodelers Advantage specializes in company leadership development. So, we asked him to join us on the show to help us understand what leadership is and perhaps help start the shift from “how to manage people” to “how to lead people.” Wayne Ottum is a consultant, author and speaker dedicated... The post Ep.186: Thoughts on Leadership with Wayne Ottum appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We have done a number of episodes that are centered on the idea that we can look outside of our industry to bring in managers. We have also seen where some companies have found great success in hiring Project Managers from outside of the industry and training them in construction. So, we continue that thought... The post Ep.185: A Different Calling with Aaron Goeke appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Scheduling has been a challenge for everyone over the last few years. Scheduling individual jobs is a challenge by itself but adding the sales design process, the job set up, and then the job itself makes the challenge grow exponentially. Getting the sales design process scheduled is a growing trend in an effort to more... The post Ep.184: Scheduling From Sales Through Completion with Eric Bain appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Happy Women in Construction week! We welcome guest Emma Kraft to the show to learn about the struggles of bridging the gap in a male dominated field as both a woman, and a daughter.   Emma Kraft is the Business Operations Manager at Kraft Custom Construction, Inc., located in Salem, Oregon.  The company was started by... The post Ep.183: The Importance of Gender Inclusion with Emma Kraft appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Like our series on Bonuses and Incentives, we are welcoming several guests to talk about the process of hiring an estimator in the remodeling industry.  Guest Bryan McLain of Sardone Construction is here to share the importance of hiring a dedicated estimator and the positive impacts it can have on a company and their customers.  ... The post Ep.182: Hiring an Estimator with Bryan McLain (Part 2) appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Like our series on Bonuses and Incentives, we are welcoming several guests to talk about the process of hiring an estimator in the remodeling industry.  We are starting off this new series with guest Chris Fox, the sales and design manager at Fox Home Innovations in Manhattan, Kansas. As the company’s Director of Design and... The post Ep.181: Hiring an Estimator with Chris Fox (Part 1) appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

It is always both exciting and refreshing to see companies tackle skills training head on by providing necessary programs for new talent.  Guest Dave Myers joins us to talk about the training process he and his team use to set employees up for success.   Dave is the Vice President and general manager of J. Francis... The post Ep.180: Setting Up an In-house Training Center with David Myers appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Join guest Doug Panozzo as he helps us wrap up our 4-part series on Bonuses and Incentives.  Doug shares the many facets of incentives and ways he has been successful in motivating his team. Doug is the production manager at Hogan Design and Construction and joined their team in 2017 after several years managing projects... The post Ep.179: The Secret to Successful Bonuses and Incentives with Doug Panozzo appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

This is PART 3 of a 4-part series focused on Bonuses and Incentives. We welcome back guest Chris Peterson to hear his thoughts on bonuses and incentives as part of this 4-part series.  Chris shares his perspective on bonus and incentive programs and aspects other than money that can serve as motivation for team members.  ... The post Ep.178: The Secret to Successful Bonuses and Incentives with Chris Peterson appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

This is PART 2 of a 4-part series focused on Bonuses and Incentives.  Eddie Casanave, Owner of Distinctive Remodeling in Raleigh, NC joins Tim and Steve to talk about the bonus and incentive program he and his team use. In business 1987, Eddie has seen and tried many different bonus plans, and they seemed to... The post Ep.177: The Secret to Successful Bonuses and Incentives with Eddie Casanave appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Financial incentives and bonuses are often how many companies attract and retain great talent.  Guest Andrew Kerr of Landis Construction is here to share how bonus structures can potentially lead to increased motivation and involvement within a company. Andrew has been with Landis since 2001, and as their COO he now oversees the company’s architecture,... The post Ep.176: Bonuses and Incentives with Andrew Kerr (Part 1) appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

As companies mature, the need for someone to take the production department off of the shoulders of the owner is inevitable.  While having construction knowledge may be beneficial, we see that some of the best production managers come from a variety of backgrounds.  Guest Ryan Truesdale shares his story about making the transition from a... The post Ep.175: From ICU Practitioner to Production Manager with Ryan Truesdale appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Since the start of the Tim Faller Show, about 170 episodes ago, one of the goals has been to highlight the role of women in this industry.  Fast forward to today, we now have 5 dedicated, knowledgeable women in our production manager roundtable groups.  In this episode, guest Jessica Bishop-Smyser talks about her role and... The post Ep.174: Women in Construction with Jessica Bishop-Smyser appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In the last installment of this two part series, Host Tim Faller goes in depth about Pull Planning, and how he thinks it can change the way the residential remodeling world schedules projects.  Instead of creating a schedule from start dates, the focus is centered around end dates, and guest Jack Miller is here to... The post Ep.173: Pull Planning for Smooth Production with Jack Miller – Part 2 of 2 appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.