This week I’ll share some examples of how slippage can destroy your profits. More importantly, you’ll see how performing a thorough job autopsy can prevent future slippage. So if you’re looking for ways to increase your profits, look no further than this week’s episode of PowerTips TV and learn one very effective technique for eliminating
While doing a little Sunday morning reading this weekend past, I stumbled across an interesting study conducted by the University of British Columbia in 2011. Their paper, A Social Context Model of Envy and Social Undermining, revealed the components necessary for sabotaging a coworker. Sabotage can include spreading rumors, withholding important information, or secretly sabotaging
Have you ever played one of those educational survivor games? They always start with a crisis (like a plane crash or a shipwreck) that leaves you and your team with only your problem-solving skills and a motley array of items to survive. If you haven’t been part of a game like this, you should. There are
Ever wonder why some people have all the best employees? Why they seem to sell every lead they touch? Why everyone knows them wherever they go? Most likely they are utilizing the techniques taught in the best selling book How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. And in this week’s episode of
Have you ever wondered if you’re paying your field staff fairly? Are you worried that you may not be getting the superstars on your staff? There’s a small and very common mistake that’s made by even multimillion dollar remodeling companies that can dramatically impact these issues. In today’s episode of PowerTips TV, I’ll share what
It’s time for the first ever installment of “Skills every remodeler should have, but don’t think it’s very important, so they don’t take the time to figure out how to do it.” (It’s a working title.) Let’s kick off this series with the burning question, “How can I remember people’s names?” – something every remodeler should know
Parking lots, traffic lights, scribes and soapboxes. Do you know what these four things have in common? If you didn’t say “meetings” then this is a must-see episode of PowerTips TV! Whether you have two employees or 200, meetings are a must-do component to operating a successful remodeling company. But it takes more than just
On this week’s episode, Victoria gives you tips you can use to help ensure you have a fantastic company culture. And if you’re thinking, “why should I worry about that?” consider this: A great culture drives happy employees. Happy employees turn customers into raving fans. And raving fans, my friend, drive referrals. Something to ponder Have
Do you have a plan in place for when it’s time to retire? Will you be able to sell your remodeling business or pass it on to a family member? Since you’re probably the most valuable player in your company it can be impossible just to take a vacation, attend a conference, or even take
Building a successful remodeling business is not solely on you. It’s a team activity. It takes the input of many people, working toward the same goal, to reach high performance. A sports team is only as good as its weakest player; similarly, a remodeling company is only as good as its weakest employee. This means
