Remodelers On The Rise

Is there a type of project where your team excels & that's most profitable? Should you niche down and focus only on that type of project? In this episode, Kyle addresses the benefits of being a specialist, not a generalist.

You need to move up the "moment of truth" in your conversations with prospects. Today, Kyle gives practical advice for remodelers on why this is important and how to doing it well protects your time!

Remodeler, you're busy. You need tools and systems in place to start qualifying leads before they ever call you. Listen as Kyle and Jason Carmack of Vision Construction discuss how he uses his contact form, process page, and pricing guide to qualify leads.

Kyle shares about the power of bringing energy to your sales calls and presentations, your influence on your workplace environment, and give somes tips on holding productive employee meetings. 

Everyone will exit their business at some point – it’s inevitable! Most contractors, with no exit plan in place, will simply close their doors leaving years of past client goodwill, established contractor and supplier relationships, and dedicated employees to simply go away when those respected company doors close. There is another way! David will review how owners can remove themselves from daily operations, increase company revenue through adding “value-drivers”, to managing a potential sale or transfer to a qualified 3rd party. This doesn’t happen by chance – it happens when a strategic plan is implemented in a thoughtful and deliberate fashion. Learn more about David's work here: https://www.contractorexitstrategy.com

Kyle shares the story of three of his clients who have all made the transition from full-time in the field to now focusing their time and energy on running their remodeling business (with very little work in the field.)

Kyle addresses the value of Google reviews, setting self-imposed deadlines, and focusing your time on the most valuable work.  If you're not staying in touch with your previous clients, right now you can test out Remodelers AutoPilot for only $1! Go to www.RemodelersAutopilot.com

Kyle and guest, Mike Medford, review the importance of estimating well and Mike's system for solid job costing.

Kyle shares one remodeler's success story after he implemented what he learned and started confidently charging for design and project development.  If you would like free access to Session #1 of Kyle's course, Charging for Design and Project Development, shoot him a text at (517) 902-8450!

"Why can't I find rockstar employees?"  Kyle and guest, Ryan Englin of Core Matters, discuss how to find rockstar employees, build your team well, and transform the way you think about hiring for your remodeling company. 

How can I reduce my cycle time? Is it time to hire more employees? How can I plan my sales goals more effectively?  Kyle answers these questions and offers an excellent template for getting clear about your sales goals and tracking this month, next month, and the following month on today's episode of Remodelers on the Rise!

Today's show digs a little deeper into leading our business well in times of division, showing respect for others, the importance of addressing mental health struggles, and keeping your head up in turbulent times. 

Kyle starts off 2021 sharing similarities between physical fitness and business fitness as well as tips to make sure your business is in shape this year. 

Michael Anschel of OA Design+Build+Architecture and Dave Pollard of LivCo takeover today's show to discuss different processes and approaches to creating and presenting designs.

Kyle is joined by Vicki Suiter, a colleague, friend, and expert. He quizzes her on topics related to how to set-up your 2021 budget, planning for your year-end tax liability, what your markup (margin?) should be, and more. Find more of Vicki's work at https://suiterbusinessbuilders.com

Good old fashioned The Remodelers Show today. Kyle will bounce around to several different topics in the hopes of teaching you something new and motivating you to take action!

Kyle is joined by Dave Pollard with LivCo to discuss what holiday marketing, everything from Christmas cards to annual holiday parties, will look like in 2020.

Kyle shares and elaborates on quotes from Gary Vaynerchuk to motivate and fire you up!        

To Make a Marketing Difference, Focus Less on What to Do and More on Doing It! In this episode, Kyle will go through a list of marketing activities that will improve your marketing plan and goals for implementing them.

Kyle is joined by Lou Orazem of Inspire Homes to discuss what’s working for Lou in his marketing and sales process and how he’s keeping a positive attitude during COVID, even though sales have been down.