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Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!In today’s episode, we are going to discuss how to make the most of your most valuable asset, your business.Our guest today is Dominic Rubino. Since we limit our episodes to 45 minutes, we don’t have time to give you a complete rundown of his accomplishments. But here are some of them. First things first, Dom is a no BS type of guy. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and two fantastic children. He likes to have fun, yet when it comes to results, he can be really serious.He has started, bought, and sold a number of businesses. He’s even failed at a few. Some of his best lessons came from those. Dom loves being a professional business coach. He says that it is what he was meant to do. He says, and I quote, “Some people like to tinker on cars. I like to do the same with companies.”He is a systems guy, who looks at each business he coaches individually. There is no one-size-fits

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to discuss how to prepare your business to sell, making it one of your most valuable assets.Our guest today is a remodeling veteran and consultant. Paul Winans is a recovering carpenter who started a business because demand for his services grew, not because he really wanted to be a business owner. However, he became the business person and salesman the company needed by constantly seeking help from business consultants and sales training experts. Paul ran the business with his wife, Nina, for 29 years before they sold it in 2007. Their systems-oriented approach, with manuals for every position which were used as part of a continuous training program, contributed greatly to the company’s success and their ability to be away from the day-to-day operations of the business for cumulatively up to four months each year!Besides being a veteran con

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to talk about some of the biggest challenges contractors face today, how to charge what you are worth, and go over some tips for better time management and scheduling.Our guest today is Shawn Van Dyke, coach, author of two books, and a sought-after keynote speaker. He has been in the construction business and owned several business for 20 years, after which he decided to pursue his passion: TO CHANGE THE WAY THE WORLD VIEWS THE TRADES. He has written 2 books – Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List – 28 Days to Streamline Your Construction BusinessHe has many Youtube videos with over 3000 views, each with a short concise message for everyone in the construction business. He’s a keynote speaker and Fine Homebuilding Brand Ambassador. And was also a noted speaker at the recent Remodeling Show and Deckexpo in Louisville, KY. C

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Episode Summary:Today we are going to discuss how to compress your meetings into 30 minutes, and make them even more effective than a long meeting.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:Yoga Mouse For iPadShow Notes:00:01:27: Tech Tip of the Week: Using a mouse with the iPad00:05:47: Topic of the Week: Productive 30-minute meetings00:06:44: Why do we have 1-hour meetings?00:07:24: Compressed time meetings00:08:26: Always prepare for your meetings00:09:31: Ask 3 questions at your meetings00:11:12: Brainstorm, verbalize, and listen00:12:35: How often should you have meetings?00:13:24: You must have an objective for your meeting00:13:39: Meetings without collaboration are useless exercises00:14:54: Customize meetings to individuals00:15:44: Cross-pollinating

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to give you some ideas on deck construction, go over the importance of building to code, and several ways you can add more value to your deck building.Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Links:MikeGuertin.comMike’s Deck video seriesRemodeling / Deck Expo Registration[Enter ‘Promo Code’ on first page of registration. Use code: MG or VIP for a free expo pass (save $30)]Show Notes:00:01:41: Tech Tip of the Week: Quickpath Keyboard in iOS 1300:06:10: Introduction of Mike Guertin, remodeler, deck expert, and author00:08:03: Mike’s background00:09:59: Mike goes over deck codes00:13:35: How to attach a deck to the home00:16:42: Best materials for decks00:25:48: How to build an under deck roof00:29:06: Building decks with low maintenance00:34:31: Using Peel and Stick when bu

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to discuss one of the biggest issues in the building industry – hiring the right people. Specifically hiring the best people—the A-players—employees who will lead your company to consistent success. Construction Business Links:Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:Inateck iPad Pro 11 Keyboard CaseInateck iPad Pro 12.9 Inch Keyboard Case 2018 3rd Gen OnlyShow Notes:00:01:35: Tech Tip of the Week: Inatek 2018 iPad Pro Clamshell Case ad Keyboard00:04:16: Introduction of guest Dr. Sabrina Starling00:05:54: What has Sabrina been doing since she was last on?00:07:23: When is the ‘4-Week Retreat’?00:09:10: Benefits for getting your business to run on cruise control00:11:22: The launch of her new book – Hire The Best Contractor Edition00:14:33: How to create a great

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to discuss how you can create a more stress-free future for you, your team, your clients, and your business.Construction Business Links:Get a Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Links:iOS 13 Tricks Video - https://youtu.be/jJieiaaKi8EShow Notes:00:01:06: Randall will be at the Remodeling Show and DeckExpo in Louisville KY00:02:20: Tech Tip of the Week: Little known tips about iOS 1300:10:22: Topic of the Day: Looking at your systems as part of a whole system00:14:32: The Sales Process00:19:39: Hand-off to production process00:21:08: Production Process00:23:49: Post-project process00:26:03: The end of project process00:29:03: Perceived indifference00:30:19: Marketing process00:31:54: Marketing metrics00:33:03: Hiring Process00:33:11: Dr. Sabrina Starling’s new book on Hiring The Be

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to discuss how to survive when there is too much work— what are some of the key tools that will help keep your head above water.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Links:Loom AppOut Of The Woods ConstructionShow Notes:00:01:20: Randall will be at the Remodeling Show in Louisville in November00:01:55: Tech Tip of the Week is Loom app for Mac00:04:29: Intro to Guest Greg Antonioli00:06:35: How we met Greg00:06:55: Greg is covered up with work00:07:32: Starting to recruit more now00:09:12: Greg may still put the ol‘ belt on00:09:50: Greg’s gross sales00:11:14: Labor shortage continues to plague growth00:13:50: Systems in his business have made the difference00:14:58: Cutting costs due to the recession00:15:52: What does Greg consider his most important system?00:16:54: How his systems differentiate his bu

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to discuss having a shared vision in your company, and why it is essential to the progress of your company.This episode is based on the book The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of a Learning Organization by Peter M. Senge, which is, as the title implies, about having a learning organization—a term that is loaded with meaning.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:The Fifth Dicipline by Peter M. SengeMorpholio Trace – Sketch, Design, CreateShow Notes:00:01:11: Tech Tip of the Week: Morpholio Trace App00:08:17: Topic of the Day: Shared Vision00:09:39: Aligning you team00:10:03: Has management changed in the last 50 years?00:11:09: Being transparent00:12:03: Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs00:13:24: Keeping the shared vision in front of your team – always.

Today we are going to discuss taking on high-pressure jobs—projects that are on a very set deadline, such as medical offices, restaurants, and office build-outs.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:Guide to disposable email addressesShow Notes:00:01:17: Tech Tip of the Week: Disposable email addresses00:05:12: Topic of this episode: How to handle projects with challenging timelines00:05:35: What are timeline-challenged projects?00:06:07: Why experienced trades are essential00:07:22: Work closely with the equipment reps00:07:52: Cleanliness is an important factor00:08:23: A project manager’s duties on these types of projects00:08:50: The 21-Day Addition00:10:55: The importance of relationships00:11:38: Work towards a zero-punchlist00:13:05: Handling extended timelines00:14:02: Summary of the episode00:15:14: Quote of the week by Harvey Mackay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are happy to have with us Ronda Conger, who has an amazing story, serves as Vice-President of CBH Homes, Idaho’s largest home builder and she is most definitely, a leader to model.We discussed how to change the way you run your business – for the better, the importance of being an ever-improving leader, and give you a different way to look at the challenges in your life and business. Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:RondaConger.comCBHHomes.comThe Ronda Conger Show PodcastRakenApp.com00:01:43: Tech Tip of the Week: Raken Project Manager App00:06:36: Introduction of Ronda Conger – Vice President of CBH Homes00:07:53: Ronda’s Journey00:10:02: Life is messy!00:11:08: CBH Homes Ronda’s company00:14:44: How Ronda leads her team of over 200 employees00:18:08: If you knew better, you would do better00:20:53: How Ronda handles challenges00:24:25: Stress rolls downhill00:27:53: Company culture matters00:30:14:

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to explore some of the duties of a typical project manager—what should be done before the project begins, the daily duties, and some of the things a good project manager should put in her of his reports.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Links:Boomerang for GmailConstruction Operations Manual TemplateShow Notes:00:02:27: Tech Tip of the Week: Boomerang for Gmail00:04:52: Managing before the project begins00:06:28: Project manager’s duties00:08:11: An outline of a project manager’s typical duties00:10:16: Daily tasks00:14:33: Communicating with the client00:16:19: Handling change orders00:17:08: Don’t do this!00:18:44: Project Manager’s reports00:22:48: Post your photos 00:23:16: File naming method00:26:14: Conclusion00:27:12: Summary of the episode00:28:30: Quote of the Week by Rory Burke See acast.co

Today we are going to discuss the importance of team building, and show you some dos and don’ts that will help you build a creative and fun-loving team.Every team is different, so you need to make sure you have an idea of what types of activities yours enjoys and what their personalities are. With this in mind, here is a list of activities almost everyone loves, so you can pick and choose which one(s) mesh better with your team.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor Website(Listen to the podcast for details on each)PotluckCommunity ServiceEgg DropScavenger HuntBoard Game DayShow Links:Express VPNShow Notes:00:01:03: Tech Tip of the Week: VPN Express00:07:08: Topic of the day: Teambuilding activities that your team will enjoy00:08:47: Benefits of teambuilding the fun way00:09:43: 1. Potluck lunch or dinner00:12:21: 2. Community service00:14:03: 3. Egg Drop00:14:58: 4. Scavenger hunt00:16:25: 5. Board games00:18:49: Conclusion00:20:46: Quo

Today we are going to discuss one of the most important topics in business profitability: Friction. Our guest today is Roger Dooley who literally wrote the book on Friction and will share with us how to be more aware of the obstacles standing in the way of business’ success, and ways to smooth them out—and if you listen carefully, you’ll soon know how to be the best contractor in town.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:Friction – The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful AdvantageBrainfluence – 100 Ways To Persuade and Convince Consumers With NeuromarketingDW085K 5-BEAM LASER POINTERShow Notes:00:01:48: Tech Tip of the Week: 5-beam laser pointer00:05:48: Introduction of our guest Roger Dooley00:07:54: Roger Dooley’s background00:09:45: Why did you write your book, Friction?00:13:07: How much money is wasted by friction in businesses?00:16:33: What companies have been exceptional at removing frictio

Today we are going to look into how to make your company more efficient, more profitable, and a better place to work. We are going to take a deep dive into trapped value—what it is, where it is, and how you can make the most out of the trapped value in your business.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:TSheetsTrapped Value video Show Notes:00:01:23: Tech Tip of the Week: EXIF Metadata00:06:06: Book review – Pivot to the Future00:08:47: What is “trapped value”?00:09:12: Where can you find trapped value?00:12:00: Evaluate your staff00:14:40: Should you go 100% subs?00:15:38: How effective is your marketing?00:15:58: Releasing the trapped value in the office space00:17:20: Releasing trapped value in the field00:22:45: Release trapped value in your marketing00:26:49: Summary of the episode00:28:56: Quote of the Week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are joined by Erin Longmoon of Zephyr Recruiting to discuss what cultural fit is, why it’s so important to consider during the hiring process, and ways you can hire the best people to grow your business.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:Zephyr RecruitingShow Notes:00:01:28: Episode 100 – A milestone00:03:01: Tech Tip of the Week: eero Plus Plan00:13:08: What is company culture?00:14:07: What are Core Values?00:15:43: How to determine cultural fit when recruiting00:20:31: What is company personality?00:22:52: How does Zephyr Recruiting customize its recruiting method00:24:29: Why job postings are important.00:28:27: How to find out the real talents and skills of a candidate00:29:30: Why you need to include your team in the recruiting process00:31:03: Teams need to be coached to get the best A-players00:32:57: What is Zephyr Recruiting?00:34:59: A special offer to our listeners from Zephyr Recruiti

Today we are going to go over some of the questions that are being asked in the Construction Professional’s Forum on Facebook. We’ll cover a wide variety of topics on this episode. Hopefully one or two of the answers will help you streamline your company and make projects more profitable.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Notes:00:01:42: Tech Tip of the Week: Cross Laminated Timber00:07:58: How do I add design to my business?00:10:40: What’s the best way to estimate cabinetry?00:14:49: Should you build your own website?00:20:23: How can fine-tuning your systems affect your business?00:21:59: How can I avoid not getting paid what I’m owed?00:26:03: How can I have proof that the product I gave an installer was given in good condition?00:27:48: How long should your warranty be?00:31:15: What networking methods have been beneficial to your business?00:33:26: Should I be afraid of removing bearing walls?00:35:55: Can Facebook

Episode Summary:Today we discuss how to get more done with the precious amount of time you have each day using the Eisenhower Matrix.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor Website“True leaders don’t invest in buildings…. They invest in people. Why? Because success without a successor is failure. So your legacy should not be in buildings, programs, or projects; your legacy must be in people.” ~ Myles MunroeShow Notes:00:01:59: Tech Tip of the Week: Hire a Technology Integrator00:09:53: Topic: The Eisenhower Matrix explained00:10:47: What Eisenhower accomplished00:11:58: Stephen Covey popularized the Eisenhower Matrix00:12:30: Humans are not good at prioritizing00:13:54: What is the Eisenhower Matrix?00:16:41: Here’s how to start categorizing your tasks00:18:02: A quick review of the Eisenhower Matrix structure00:19:38: Here’s how to see what you are prioritizing00:24:17: Do a brain dump00:26:06: Another tool to help you succeed00:27:

Get Notified Of Future Podcasts And Much More By Becoming A Remodeling Business Blueprint Insider. Join Today. It’s Free!Today we are going to discuss several ways to market a residential construction company. Without a solid marketing strategy, you can’t expect your business to flourish. It is key to any business. So today we are going to explore 30 different ways you can market yourself. Some methods will be familiar to you, I’m sure, and some may jostle those little gray cells and help you be more innovative in your marketing. Construction Business Links: Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumShow Notes:00:01:43: Tech Tip of the Week: Apple Spotlight Search Engine00:07:36: Topic: 30 Ways to Market your Residential Construction Business00:08:03: 1. Yard signs00:09:36: 2. Email and Newsletters00:10:03: 3. Marketing to the neighborhood you are working in00:11:03: 4. Truck signs00:12:04: 5. Referrals00:12:21: 6. Your website00:14:43: 7. Facebook ads00:15:55: 8. Instagra

Today we are going to discuss how to get more focused on your business — specifically, how to excite and energize your team, tune your communication, and zoom in on your business. Know and feel the power of laser focusGet intimate with your employeesHave fun and be funRelax to energizeTurn meetings into Focus SessionsInvite a challengeHuddleStop multitasking and start ChunkingDo one great thingLet goConstruction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:Pomodoro Focus App DownloadShow Notes:00:01:54: Tech Tip of the Week: The Brydge Keyboard for the 2018 iPad Pro00:07:44: Topic: Review of “Focus Like A Laser Beam” book00:08:46: What a contractor can get out of this book00:10:00: There are 10 key points to achieve focus00:11:13: What is laser focus?00:11:55: 1. Know and feel the power of laser focus00:14:50: 2. Get intimate with your employees00:16:36: 3. Have fun and be fun00:21:16: 4. Relax to energize00:24:10: Part 2: Tune Your