Remodeling Business Blueprint - Randall Soules And David Hawke Discuss Best Practices To Build A Solid Remodeling Or Trade Co

Today we are going to discuss the difference between construction accounting and regular accounting. They are not one and the same. By the end of this episode you’ll know a lot more about why they are different and why you should use construction accounting in your business.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor WebsiteShow Links:The Construction Accounting AcademyFast Easy Accounting OnlineGet Help Installing KPI’s in your Quickbooks account for Free – Use code “RBB100”Show Notes:00:01:18: Tech Tip of the Week: Mindmapping with Mindnode00:04:02: Introduction of our guest Randal DeHart00:06:15: What is the benefit of a construction accountant?00:08:18: Does a bookkeeper need to be specialized?00:09:49: What differentiates construction accounting from regular accounting?00:12:24: Will construction accounting work for all the service industry?00:13:27: What is Customer Persona?00:17:52: How job costing and construction accounting can benef

Today we are going to discuss why it’s important to set expectations, when you should start setting expectations when dealing with clients and your team, and finally the power of setting expectations for yourself.**Links and Resources**ScientificRemodelingSystem.comAffluentContractor.comConstruction Professionals Forum - a closed Facebook group of Contractors, Remodelers, and BuildersChapters:00:01:29: David is getting old!00:03:12: Tech Tip of the Week: The iPad Pro Pencil00:07:35: Topic of the Day; The Amazing Power of Setting Expectations00:07:54: Why set expectations?00:08:56: When setting expectations, clarity is all important00:09:27: When should you start setting expectations?00:09:52: Increase sales by setting expectations00:12:34: Repeat your expectations00:13:07: Reinforcing expectations using visual aids00:13:30: Setting expectations for your team00:14:44: The importance of alignment00:15:21: Empower your employees00:17:04: Setting expectations for numero uno00:18:20: Visualize your goals00:18

Today we are going to discuss what a 1st Day Checklist is, why you should be using one, and we’ll give you some ideas on how to create your own 1st Day Checklist.**Links and Resources**To get a Free 1st Day Checklist request a Demo of the Scientific Remodeling SystemScientificRemodelingSystem.comAffluentContractor.comConstruction Professionals Forum - a closed Facebook group of Contractors, Remodelers, and BuildersChapters:00:01:32: Tech Tip of the Week: iPad Pro 12.9"00:04:11: What is a checklist?00:05:22: Why you should use checklists00:05:58: The result of using a good checklist00:07:59: Make a a 1st Day Checklist and use it00:08:50: Make a habit of pausing before leaving00:10:39: How long should a checklist be?00:11:07: Always tweak your procedures00:13:11: Get referrals DURING the project!00:14:10: An offer for a free copy of our 1st Day Checklist00:16:44: Summary of the episode00:18:20: Quote of the Week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are going to have the great privilege to learn from, what I consider, a perfect model of a perfect contractor. Francisca Alonso is so much more than just an incredible designer and builder, as you’ll find out in this episode.Francisca is, I think, a genius at her craft. She and her team have perfected the design-build system, and are a model company for any contractor that wants to better serve their clients.Under her leadership, AV Architects + Builders has received Best of Houzz Awards in 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012. In addition to having also received the Best Contractor of Northern Virginia 2017 - Northern VA Magazine, AV Architects + Builders has been Featured in Home & Design Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine, Home & Design 100 Top Designers Portfolio, Modern Luxury DC Magazine, LUXE Interiors + Design Magazine.**Links and Resources**Scientific Remodeling System - Systems and Processes for ContractorsAffluent Contractor - Advanced marketing systems for contractorsConstruction Prof

Today we are going to discover how to increase the efficiency of your production crew and staff, through the use of better processes and systems. **Links and Resources**Scientific Remodeling System: Systems and processes for contractorsAffluent Contractor: Construction marketing systemRemodel It - Rob BaugherI/O Keynote PresentationShow Notes:00:01:56: Tech Tip of the Week: Googel I/O and the new Pixel phone00:06:00: Introduction of Guest Rob Baugher00:07:18: Rob Baugher Background 00:09:42: The Baugher Speed Process00:11:34: How he created the faster process to build00:14:18: Timelines and Schedules00:16:32: The fast path to maximum profit00:19:44: How to be the sole employee00:24:51: Advice on improving your business00:27:20: Cut your overhead00:28:58: How long does it take to become efficient?00:30:35: Rob Baugher's book00:32:47: An offer for you the listener00:33:37: How to contact Rob Baugher00:34:04: Summary of the episode00:35:31: Quote of the Week See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat

Today we are going to discuss some of the challenges our guest, Brian Hayes of Ohio Property Brothers, has faced, what his main focus is today, and how he is meeting those challenges.**Links and Resources**Scientific Remodeling SystemAffluent ContractorOhio Property BrothersFind all the uses of a speed squareShow Notes:00:01:38: Tech Tip of the Week: Swanson Speed Square video00:03:09: Introduction of Guest Brian Hayes00:04:14: Brian Hayes' Background00:06:59: The Main Focus of Ohip Property Brothers00:08:05: The growing pains of Ohio Property Brothers00:10:13: How does Brian differentiate his company?00:11:25: Brian's experience as a Scientific Remodeling System member00:15:33: What Brian would have done differently00:16:29: What Brian likes best about SRS00:18:27: What is the future of Ohio Property Brothers?00:20:47: The Abundance Mindset00:21:45: What is Contractor Conucopia?00:23:06: The story of the racoon and a dog00:24:52: How to contact Brian Hayes00:27:25: Networking is great for business00:28:46: B

In this session, our guest Mike Bruno, tells us about his many ups and downs on his journey to where he is today, a project manager for a very large construction firm. He has owned and operated several construction companies, and is now supervising multi-million dollar projects. He shares his techniques and processes with us, explaining his methods on how he handles a very large and complex workload. **Links and Resources**mbruno@sbcgprofit.com Small Business Consulting Group & Profit by Design Podcast www.sbcgprofit.comwww.profitbydesignpodcast.comThe Scientific Remodeling SystemAffluent ContractorMichael Bruno Bio: Having been in the building industry for over 27 years, Mike set out on a mission of helping contractors and entrepreneur with strategies for growing and sustaining more profitable businesses. Today Mike operates several side hustles -Small Business Consulting Group, Stone Creek Construction Group, and is a Co-host on the Profit By Design Podcast. In 2015, he also ventured

Today we have with us, Brian Fravel, Chief Marketing Officer for DaBella, a construction firm with 14 branches in 5 states, with plans for future expansion. Brian oversees all demand generation and brand building activities at the company. He has over 20 years of marketing experience in both B2C and B2B marketing.He is a graduate of the UVA, a fellow Wahoo.Prior to DaBella, Brian helped fuel the growth of Veelo, a software start-up, by overseeing marketing and customer success.Earlier in Brian’s career, he held numerous global senior marketing roles at Intel in product marketing, brand management, and campaign development.Resources:DabellaScientific Remodeling SystemThe Construction Professionals ForumAffluent Contractor Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are going to discuss how you can get your brand in front of the right people, and be the contractor of choice in your city. We would all like to be the dominant player in our field of expertise. We would like everyone to think of our business when they want some building or remodeling done.David and Randall are going to show you how you can get in front of the right people and sell your services. Specifically, we are going to show you how to use social media to increase your leads, sales, and profit.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling SystemConstruction Professional’s ForumAffluent Contractor Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How you can use some of the social media tools available, to create a relationship with potential buyers, and bring them into your construction company sales funnel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest is Victor Morelli of Morelli Remodeling in the Buffalo NY area. He has been in this industry for a long time, 26 years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we discuss how to hire the best people for your company. Companies are made up of people. Good and bad. People can make or break a company. And today, our guest, Dr. Sabrina Starling will show you how to make the most of your hiring methods, and how to tap the true potential of your employees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode Summary:Today we’re talking about selling, planning, and designing a bathroom. We’ll give some pro tips on how to approach the sale, how to go about planning the design, and how, through smart observations, you can sell your bathroom design and project at higher prices.Construction Business Links:Scientific Remodeling System – Professional Construction Business Growth SystemThe Construction Professionals Forum on FacebookShow Notes:00:01:25: Update: The 3rd of the series – The Potpourri of Life and Success is out00:01:59: Tech Tip of the Week: The Google Home Mini00:05:00: Topic: How to Design a Bathroom00:06:38: 1. Study the space00:13:40: 2. What is the desired function of the bathroom?00:18:36: 4. Layout Tips – 5 parts to consider00:29:00: 5. Product Selection00:31:36: 6. Building the bathroom00:34:28: Summary of the episode00:35:02: Want to soar? Join the Scientific Remodeling System00:35:11: Join our Facebook Group00:36:15: Quote of the Week by Hillman Curtis  See acast.com/privacy for priva

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Today we are talking The Power of Purchase Orders.What a purchase order is, how it can streamline your business and save you money, and some useful tips too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are going to discuss how to start getting your business ready for future growth – putting systems in place, recording those processes, getting everyone on the same page, and following your procedures like a road map. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today David Hawke of Marketing Velocity and Randall Soules of the Scientific Remodeling System are going to discuss “How To Be A Luxury Home Contractor”. How to show your value, raise your prices (and margins), and how to stay in the higher-end market. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we have the good fortune to have with us, Garrison Wynn, who will give us insights into better communication. Garrison has presented to some of the world’s most effective leaders and business developers, including Multi-Billion-Dollar manufacturers and top service providers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are discussing why communication is important to your success in life and in business, and 12 ways to improve your communication skills for increased success. We discuss 12 ways to improve your skills. Each is easy to do. By the end, you will be a far better communicator. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest Spencer Padgett is a remodeler and builder that has been using CoConstruct software for the last 10 years. He recently transitioned from running a design-build firm out of Chicago, to actually working at CoConstruct as their builder in residence. His job is to help builders and remodelers build their businesses and run them with greater efficiency. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.