The Tim Faller Show

We have discussed the concepts of LEAN process improvement in several past episodes. In episode 47 we had our own Director of Consulting, Doug Howard, join us to introduce the LEAN System and we have referred to the various concepts of LEAN in others. Over the past few years, Doug has worked with remodelers and... The post Ep.132: LEAN Process Improvement in the Real World with Spencer Jacobson appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In shifting and changing roles within an organization, there are many paths we could take to get to the destination we desire. This is also true for implementing Project Management systems. The 3 most commonly used these days are The Lead Carpenter system, the Project Manager system, and then a hybrid of these two. What... The post Ep.131: Shifting From Lead Carpenter to Project Manager with Rob Moss appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

There are many things that can destroy a company. Recession, pandemics, and yes, even growth; especially, if the growth occurs with no planning or control. In the past few years, our economy, and our industry, have grown significantly, and many companies have struggled to keep up. Growth is usually controlled by the amount that a... The post Ep.130: Managing Growth Effectively with Kevin Schultz appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

The Runs! Most of us think of two situations. There is an unfortunate personal issue, which is not good. And then there are “the runs” from the job site to the store or lumberyard to pick up $10 worth of stuff. Both scenarios are bad, but the latter will quickly eat away at your job... The post Ep.129: Dealing with “The Runs” with Joe Betz appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

When we discuss the labor shortage, we are often talking about how to find or develop good talent. What we are now hearing from our Roundtables members is that they are finding people, getting them on the team, and then they fail. In many cases, these aren’t catastrophic failures, but slips in Net Profit or... The post Ep.128: Onboarding New Staff with Chris Beck appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In episode 177 Marion Faller joined us to discuss dealing with the stress that we are currently seeing in the industry, specifically in the production departments. In Tim’s Production Manager Roundtable groups, he is hearing about it and seeing the symptoms that Marion described in her conversation with us. We are facing the “perfect storm”... The post Ep.127: Controlling the Chaos with Tim Faller & Steve Wheeler appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Some remodelers want to stay small… just do the work themselves, avoid the challenges that managing a team can bring and just “build things.” However, there are those that embrace the challenge of building their companies, wear all the hats, and make the transition from Carpenter to Business Owner successfully. In episode 119, we spoke... The post Ep.126: Transitioning from Carpenter to Business Owner with Jared Thayer appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We have heard contractors say, “This would be a great business if it weren’t for the people!” Many remodelers get into the business to build and create… the unfortunate reality is that they can’t build things without people…yet! One big challenge owners and managers face is the annual employee review. It seems ineffective at creating... The post Ep.125: Motivating & Engaging Employees With Consistent Performance Reviews With Selema Lawson-Jack appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

How the concept of “green remodeling” has evolved over time and what, if anything, does it mean today? In this episode, Tim and Steve discuss the green movement, where it has been, where it is going, and a little about being involved. To dive further in we welcome Paul Eldrenkamp – Founder and Project Manager... The post Ep.124: 50 Shades of Green with Paul Eldrenkamp appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Many remodelers, builders and business owners make resolutions or commitments to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and then they get caught up in the daily grind and it never happens. Or, they take the time and energy to create them and they sit, unused, in a binder on a shelf. Another challenge for many companies... The post Ep.123: Exploring the Decent Human Being Theory with Nick Slavik appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Remodeling companies and builders are now selling virtually, saving time and labor. Business owners and sales teams are finding new and unique ways to reach their audiences and secure contracts for projects and we’ve heard from some R/A Roundtables members that are now booking projects into 2022. Our guest today has taken it a step... The post Ep.122: Selling Virtually in Today’s Market with Matthew Daniel appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In this episode, Tim and Steve are talking about code… yes, the building code. Who gets excited about the building code? One of the most common thoughts is that it makes it hard for a contractor to make money, however another thought is, it sets a low bar and as professionals, we should all be... The post Ep.121: Cracking the Code; Mastering the Art of Building Code Compliance with Mike Guertin appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In Episode 87, back in January, we spoke with John Murphy about the devastating fire that ripped through his cabinet shop and office and the process they were using to rebuild, literally from the ashes. And, of course, soon after we spoke, COVID hit and they were faced with yet another obstacle… however John’s company... The post Ep.120: After the Fire – Where Are They Now? with John Murphy appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Today’s topic came from a subscriber who contacted Tim asking about making the transition from a single owner-operator to building a team and assuming the role of “Boss.” Some remodelers just want to do the work themselves and stay small. They enjoy wearing all the “hats,” resigning themselves to the fact that they don’t have... The post Ep.119: Moving from Carpenter to Owner with Brad Sawler appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In this episode, we take a look at what it takes to be a good boss from an employee’s perspective, but also from the supervisor side as well, as both of our guests have risen through the ranks to become leaders of their respective businesses. Our first guest, Aaron Enfinger, came up through the ranks... The post Ep.118: What Makes a Good Boss with Aaron Enfinger and Les Anderson appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We are well into the Covid crisis of 2020 and we are starting to hear of people struggling with the stress. We also see business owners and production leaders that are working like crazy to handle the surge of business, catch up or even to just make it all work. Our guest today is someone... The post Ep.117: Maintaining Good Mental Health with Marian Faller appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In the last episode, we talked about the importance of Daily planning with Billy Andrews from Schloegel Design Remodel. In this episode, we take another step by talking more about how to approach planning and orchestration for larger, more extensive remodeling projects. This topic of planning actually came from one of our subscribers, so keep... The post Ep.116: Detailed Planning for Large Remodeling Jobs with Andy Moore appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

As you have likely heard us request ideas for show topics and guests, we are happy to deliver with this episode, focusing on the importance of daily planning. This topic can be slightly different depending on the size of the project; this episode is focused on regular sized projects and we will cover planning for... The post Ep.115: The Importance of Daily Planning with Billy Andrews appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We have covered the challenges associated with labor shortage on this show and we have probably had more than ten guests that are directly associated with solving the issue and increasing the awareness and opportunity in the Skilled trades. We have included many guests who are getting involved by putting together programs and initiatives, and... The post Ep.114: Building the Next Generation of Trades with Brek Goin appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Finding and keeping good “help” can make or break your remodeling business. As a business owner you can recruit and interview candidates, maybe even hire one you think will be a superstar, and 2 weeks later you realize that not only are they a bad “fit,” they are destroying the chemistry and dynamic of your... The post Ep.113: Hiring Right the First Time with Doug Howard appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.