Organizational health is not what most leaders think it is. It is not about being nice all the time, avoiding conflict, or making everyone happy. A healthy organization is not necessarily comfortable. It is clear. It is direct. It is one where difficult things get said in the room rather than managed in the parking […]

By Spencer Powell, Builder Funnel Originally published October 11, 2016 Advertising with Houzz means using the platform’s free profile, its paid Houzz Pro tools, and its lead products to put your remodeling work in front of homeowners who are actively planning projects. But the highest-leverage move is often free: turning your project pages into a […]

By Mark Harari Originally published November 27, 2018 The short version, 5 ways to improve company culture as you grow: Lead from the top. Model your values yourself, especially work/life balance. Run weekly all-hands meetings so no one operates in a vacuum. Tie goals to values, broken down by department. Celebrate small wins, not just […]

Episode Summary Finding great people has become one of the biggest challenges facing remodeling companies today. But what if the real question isn’t “How do I find good people?” What if it’s “Why would great people choose to work here and stay?” In this episode, Greg sits down with Danielle Russell, President and part owner […]

By Mark Harari Originally published October 17, 2017 A work in progress report (WIP) is a schedule that calculates earned revenue and over and under billings on each active job. It is one of the most important financial tools a remodeling company has, and one of the easiest to get wrong. I have given two […]

Here’s something I keep seeing in residential remodeling companies:  Strong sales. A growing pipeline. A good reputation in the market. And quietly, beneath all of it, good tactical leaders are leaving. Not because the work isn’t meaningful. Not because they don’t believe in what the company is building. But something about working inside the organization […]