Today on the Tim Faller Show, we welcome guest John Vendafreddo to discuss time management. John talks about how to organize jobs based on importance or urgency, and how planning can help with time management. John also discusses how to handle in-office meetings while working on job sites. John finished the show by giving some
As we get into a new year and shed the end-of-year and holiday chaos, we wanted to throw it back to a PowerTipsTV Episode dealing with a hidden danger that so many remodelers ignore until it sneaks up on them. Don’t miss this one! [divider style=”hr-dotted”] As a remodeling business owner there’s a danger
Change orders are tough. It’s hard to get everyone on board, and challenging to get paid the amount you really need to for the business. It would be nice if there weren’t any, but the nature of remodeling means they’re a necessity on most projects. But you could be losing money in a way you’re
In Episode 18, Victoria and Mark Harari welcome author and industry adviser Mark Richardson and talk more about the changes that have impacted the remodeling industry and how companies today need to either adapt or risk becoming irrelevant. Mark Richardson is the Former President and Co-Chairman of Case Design/Remodeling, a Senior Fellow at Harvard and
If you are going to have a podcast about the remodeling industry, it’s a no-brainer to have Tim Faller on your guest list, and I suspect he will be a frequent contributor to PowerTips Unscripted. For the past 17 years, Tim has worked with remodeling companies, large and small, to help improve profits by creating
Is this the scenario for your production meetings? People file into the room in about the same order each week. They sit in the same chairs or lean against the wall in the same place. They sit quietly while you “discuss” information that you think they will appreciate. Then you discuss each job and what
As a remodeling business owner there’s a danger lurking out there that often gets dismissed or ignored until it’s too late… Know what it is? Well doctors often call it “the silent killer” and it’s just that.. it festers and hides and sneaks up on you… It’s STRESS! As a business owner you’re more at
This week’s throw-back episode goes back to 2015, but the topic remains a top discussion point at almost all Roundtables Meetings here at Remodelers Advantage. According to a recent article in Fortune Magazine, “60% of contractors reported difficulty finding skilled workers in the third quarter of 2017 due to an ongoing skilled labor shortage…” and
As we recover and catch-up from Remodeling Excellence Week in Minneapolis we take a closer look at how to handle and digest the great information you gathered as well as how to capture and reach out to your new-found business leads and contacts. We found a great article from Robert Half International Inc. that gives
Since we wrote about “Mastering the Art of Qualifying Leads” earlier this week, we’re going to stay on topic and throw it all the way back to 2014 as Victoria covers techniques for handling and qualifying leads. Enjoy! If you are a Remodelers Advantage Member (Roundtables & University), make sure you check out Chip Doyle’s
Today on the Tim Faller Show, Nick Sandifer details a new way to communicate in the field to help his team navigate the small details in elaborate projects. Nick and the Sandifer team use QR codes to help communicate better on the job site. The QR codes allow the project manager to view the electrical
The Kaizen practice focuses on improving existing, standardized processes by eliminating waste and was first practiced in Japanese businesses after World War II. Kaizen translates to “Change for Good,” and that can mean many great things for your growing remodeling company. The process of constant improvement, with every team member participating, allows your company to
Today on the Tim Faller Show, Camille Jenkins joins the show to discuss the importance of the client experience and how it differs from satisfaction. Simply put, customer satisfaction is how happy your customers are while using your company’s products and services and how well you are fulfilled their expectations. Customer experience refers to customers’ interactions
A successful hiring process allows you to quickly and efficiently locate qualified candidates. Doug Howard will help you work through the strategic preparation, implementation, and ongoing evaluation in order to create a purposeful and consistent hiring process to retain top talent. You will get tools to: Reduce employment expenses Create a more efficient candidate hiring
The Art of Estimating: Whether you are an owner that handles the estimates or the estimator for a company, you will find a gold mine of information in this Masterclass, led by Tim Faller. Class begins April, 5th Making Scheduling Work for You: Creating and hitting a schedule for a remodeling project has always been a challenge,