The following is an article by Tim Faller that was recently published in Remodeling Magazine. Kinder, gentler remodeling makes for a better work atmosphere and could lead to referrals. By Tim Faller Common Courtesy “The problem with common courtesy is that it’s not too common.” Remember that old saying? It’s true on the roads and
Join Tim and Steve as they talk to Morgan Thomas about her role as a production manager at Leff Design Build. Morgan discusses how she had to shift her focus from individual projects to looking at the business on a global level, and from solving problems herself to coaching others on how to solve them. Morgan
Wayne Ottum joins us to talk about the 9 components of extraordinary leadership and outlines some basic steps to help businesses owners become more effective leaders. Wayne discusses the importance of creating a company vision, building the right culture, and the difference between leadership and management. Wayne is a senior consultant at Remodelers Advantage and
Special guest Ben Juncker discusses the lessons he learned and actions he took to go from a roofing employee to the owner of a multimillion dollar business and a best-selling author. After being in business for a while and buying out his partner, he realized that profits are more important than revenue and that he
A recent Article published on AllBusiness.com One of the most captivating films I’ve ever seen just so happens to be a documentary. Free Solo is a National Geographic film that profiles Alex Honnold, a “free soloist,” on his quest to climb the 3,000-foot sheer granite face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park—and I found
While you may have emergency plans for your business in place, it’s pretty long odds you had anything prepped for a business disruption caused by a global pandemic. Even in the best of times, being an effective leader is challenging — no doubt about it. For those of you who’ve had to put your business
As novel coronavirus Covid-19 cases continue to multiply throughout North America, it’s time to plan for how it may affect your business, your employees, and your clients. The situation is changing quickly, so stay informed through reputable news and public health sources. Covid-19 causes a variety of symptoms, including cough, shortness of breath, and fever.
When you own a remodeling company, the one characteristic that’s the most important to have — in my opinion — is resilience. Resilience is the ability to learn from your setbacks and mistakes. Resilient small-business owners learn how to turn mistakes into opportunities. They learn to look past the immediate setbacks and keep their eyes
When it comes to beating the labor shortage, retaining good people is more important than ever. There are plenty of job openings and other great companies to work for. We talk a lot about wages, benefits, and company culture as reasons people stay or go. Especially in a small business, sometimes it comes down to
Growing your remodeling company often means you have to change your processes and systems to keep operating efficiently. And as hard as that can be, sometimes it’s the easy part. The challenge comes with getting your team on board with you. It’s common for some employees to ignore the new systems and keep doing what
