CareyBrosPros

Counter Top That!

Topic: Wilsonart's Ricky Crow chats with James about plastic laminate and the adaptation of these products over time. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out: • How the cost of countertops matches value • The different products that Wilsonart offers • How to pick the best product for you or your client Guest: Ricky Crow – Wilsonart, Vice President, Product Manager Website: www.wayzn.com 3 Points for Success – from Ricky Crow > Always be reliable > Know your options > Make goo...

WAYZN Which Life Just Got Easier

Topic: Wayzn cofounder Adam Smithline discusses his product and the automated pet door that makes life easier for everyone. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out: • How this product can make life easier for your clients • Why this product will enhance the value of homes for aging clients • Who this product is designed for Guest: Adam Smithline – Wayzn, Cofounder Website: www.wayzn.com 3 Points for Success – from Adam Smithline > Give the customer what they want > Keep it si...

Central Vac is Back

Topic: Grant Olewiler and Dan Silva join the Carey Bros as they discuss a central vacuum and how they have evolved with modern day technologies. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out: • How this product will save money for your clients • How central vacuums can make your home healthier • Why this modern vacuum can add value to a home Guest: Grant Olewiler – Modern Day Vacuums, President Website: www.builtinvacuum.com Guest: Dan Silva - Dublin Central Vacuum, Owner Website...

Hy-Lite Windows are a Wonder

Topic: Hy-Lite Windows is a US Block window company and their Vice President, Steve Beck, highlights the options that they offer, from functional to decorative. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out: •Which options would work best for your client •Why Hy-Lite Windows are a great value buy •How Hy-Lite's contracts protect the consumer from market fluctuations Guest: Steve Beck – Hy-Lite Windows, Vice President Websites: www.hy-lite.com 3 Points for Success – from Steve B...

Teaching Moment on Terrazzo

Topic: Peter Daich of Daich Coatings comes on to discuss how easy and affordable the Terrazzo Product is! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out: •How to apply Terrazzo product •What situations make Terazzo worthwhile •How Terrazzo can upgrade any surface Guest: Peter Daich - President - Daich Coatings Corporation Websites: https://daichcoatings.com 3 Points for Success – from Peter Daich > Terrazzo is incredibly user friendly, there's no learning curve > Use the how-to vid...

Wilde Designs with Feeney

Topic: Feeney Inc. has been around since 1946 as the original makers of CableRail railing assemblies and kits. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out: •How to update tired old deck railings and dated awnings •Why hidden fasteners might be the answer to your problem •How you can make metal look practically identical to real wood Guest: Jennifer Wilde – Feeney Inc., Director of Digital Marketing and Creative Services Websites: www.feeneyinc.com 3 Points for Success – from Jen...

Year Round Comfort In Every Room

Title: Year Round Comfort In Every Room Topic: Fujitsu General America’s high efficiency mini-splits During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out: How room by room heating and cooling has improved Why zoned heating and cooling is better for your pocketbook and your family How Fujitsu’s units are more than double the federal mandate of efficiency Guest: Dennis Stinson – Fujitsu General America Websites: www.fujitsugeneral.com 3 Points for Success – from Dennis Stinson > M...

True Positions Tools

During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out: ➢How to avoid Oh No moments when installing cabinets ➢What led to the creation of True Position Tools ➢How to adopt “active prevention.” Guest: James Lostlen, director of True Position Tools Website: https://truepositiontools.com/ 3 Points for Success – James Lostlen •Purchase the right tool for the job •Purchase higher quality tools •Evaluate the value of your tools

CBP Classic: Finishing Touches

This week we discuss: Boral products and how they can make the finishing touches of your home! (888) 9BORAL9 3 Points for Success – from Tom Zimmerman: Product price is only part of the story.  Not all products are the same, so they have different requirements (costs) for installation. The people we serve are often intimidated by the work we do. We are working on a very important part of their lives, don’t lose sight of that. There is not a perfect product or approach for every situati...

CBP Classic: Accessible and Enabling Construction

Title: ACCESSIBLE AND ENABLING CONSTRUCTION topic: Make Aging-in-Place a seamless part of your construction design! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to make a home “accessible” beyond grab-bars and ramps. How to customize “enabling design” into any remodel project. A little pre-planning makes aging-in-place a natural progression. Guest: BROOKE GREENHOUSE - Vice President of Cayuga Country Homes Phone: (607) 275-5316 Website: www.CayugaCountryHomes.co...

CBP Classic: Options on Deck!

Title: Options on Deck! Topic: Decking. Should you look beyond wood when creating that showpiece of outdoor entertaining – the deck? During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to make construction and creativity mix. Options that make you (and your bottom line) look like a rock star! Why composite may not have been on your mind, but is worth a look. Guest: Larry Harnish – Marketing Director for MoistureShield composite decking Phone number: : (866) 729-2378 ...

CBP Classic: Risky Business!

Title: RISKY BUSINESS topic: Developing a “risk management plan” During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : ➢How a $1 mistake almost cost a contractor his whole business! ➢Why and how to develop a strategy against risk. ➢How to adopt “active prevention.” Guest: Brian Paich – Business Manager for “BuildClean Dust Control System” Website: http://buildclean.com Phone: (855) 595-2860 3 Points for Success – from Brian Paich •Yes, it can happen to you! Just be aware to all the risk...

Welcome Back Schluter Systems with Andy Acker

Topic: Schluter Systems' Andy Acker discusses the benefits of their product During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to stay competitive by using Schluter How to continue your education through Schluter Guest: Andy Acker - Schluter Systems Websites: www.schluter.com 3 Points for Success – from Andy Acker Be as picky as your customer -- and let them know it Always put the customer first Let your knowledge speak for you #tile #schlutersysytems #installation #tilefloors...

Your Reputation: It Precedes You!

Title: YOUR REPUTATION! How to Build and Protect it topic: Building your reputation, or repairing it once it takes a hit, can be challenging. Get some great tips in this segment! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : What to do if you get a negative review on social media? As you’re building, be sure to build your reputation, too! Can a damaged reputation be repaired? Guest: SAM SINGER – President of Singer Associates Public Relations Website: www.singersf.com Phone: (4...

Raving About Renewals and Repairs

Topic: Fibrenew and their amazing technology for giving new life to old fabrics! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Why Fibrenew is the best company for repairing broken and worn materials Why Franchisees can't get enough of the company All about how Fibrenew works as a company and a product Guest: Jesse Johnstone - Fibrenew Websites: www.fibrenew.com 3 Points for Success – from Jesse Johnstone Put the energy into the hustle Integrity matters Always be willing to hel...

Get Pumped About Hot Water

Topic: Recirculation pumps and hot water in your client's homes. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to most efficiently get hot water throughout the entire house. How to get hot water to your farthest tap How to choose the right recirculation pup for your client's needs Guest: Larry Stevens – Osborne Company Websites: www.osbourneco-inc.com 3 Points for Success – from Larry Stevens: Don't oversize the pump. Determine your line size correctly. Support your local ...

Lighting Like No Other

Topic: How to choose lights for your home and workspace to enhance the space you use. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to light your space better. How light in your space affects your vision The dos and don'ts of choosing lighting. Guest: Doug Walter – Doug Walter Architects Websites: www.dougwalterarchitects.com 3 Points for Success – from Doug Walter: Build a good team based on mutual respect. Be active in your local professional organizations. Do a better jo...

Duct and Cover Part 2

Topic: Continuation of the Interview with Dave Pawlicki. We learn more about the codes that newer homes are required to abide by, plus answering a question from a listener. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : What new codes homeowners have to abide by? What James and Morris' duct systems are like. That a good return air pump can make a world of difference. Guest: Dave Pawlicki - Business Development Leader at Owens Corning Website: www.owenscorning.com #cleanducts #ven...

Duct and Cover (Part 1)

Topic: Duct systems are the veins of your home. Taking care of this often forgotten part of your home will ensure a more efficient air system and lower electricity costs. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : What makes a duct system inefficient? How inefficient is your duct system? That sometimes a fully new duct system is better than a routine duct cleaning schedule. Guest: Dave Pawlicki - Business Development Leader at Owens Corning Websites: : www.owenscorning.com 3...

Zooming Into The Future With Schluter

Summary: Andy Acker of Schluter Systems joins CareyBrosPros to discuss all the ways Schluter is changing to keep up with the times including transitioning their well-known trainings into Zoom webinars! Guest: Andy Acker - Director of Education at Schluter Systems Website: www.schluter.com 3 Points For Success - Andy Acker: 1. Communication is the key to success! 2. Education is ongoing! 3. Stay Current!

CBP Classic: Indoor Air Quality

Topic: Keeping indoor air quality fresh & healthy in this era of airborne allergens and well-insulated buildings. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : What room in the house tends to have the worst quality air? You don’t have to give up efficiency in favor of quiet. That removing condensation means avoiding mold & other bad air issues. Guest: Jeff Kenkelen – President of Air King America Websites: : www.airkinglimited.com 3 Points for Success – from Jeff Kenkelen: Exhau...

Don't Slip! Trac Safe with Daich

Summary: Slips and falls are dangerous, and, in many cases, are preventable. Daich Coatings has a (clear, semi-gloss, and effective) solution! Guest: Peter Daich, President of Daich Coatings Website: https://daichcoatings.com/

CBP Classic: Million Dollar Contractor

Business Beyond COVID19

Guest: Tim Musch, Director of Business Development of MarketSharp Summary: Tim Musch joins the CareyBrosPros to discuss virtual ways you can stay open for business during and beyond the coronavirus. Websites: •https://www.marketsharp.com •www.leadsummitseries.com. •www.marketsharp.com/covid-19 3 Points For Success – Tim Musch •Be prepared to do virtual presentations. •Have a powerful offer and a call to action •Name your program

Classic CBP: Bamboo Flooring

Title: Bamboo Flooring Topic: With homeowners and businesses looking for alternate and eco-friendly flooring options, more are turning to bamboo. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : About the growth in interest in alternate materials of flooring. Engineered vs. Solid Bamboo. What is the difference and how does it impact your installation approach? Bamboo is a “grass” which provides a dense & eco-friendly flooring option for you and your customers. As well as outdoor...

Award Winning Power

Tile: Award Winning Power Guest: Jim Warren, Co-Founder and Inventor of Enginuity Power Systems Topic: This company won Best Energy Efficient Product at the International Builder's Show. This company won Best Home Technology Product. And this company won Overall Best In Show. Join James and Jim as they talk to Jim about this amazing product. Website: https://enginuitypowersystems.com 3 Points for Success – Jim Warren: If you have an idea, never give up on it. Listen to the people around yo...

Metal Restoration 101

Title: Metal Restoration 101 Topic: Barry Feinman joins James Carey on CareyBrosPros to discuss how to save time, money, and appliances! Guest: Barry Feinman, Barry's Restore It All Products Website: https://www.iarttraining.com/ 3 Points for Success – Barry Feinman: Sstay true to your passion. Believe in yourself. You believe hard enough and strong enough. You will you will persevere and you will succeed. Becoming a product expert is very important. You want to stand out and you want to d...

NKBA NextUp Initiative

Title: NKBA NextUp Initiative Summary: The skilled labor force is dwindling and the National Kitchen and Bath Association is looking toward the youth of North America to fulfill it! Christine Dock discusses NKBA’s NextUp Initiative that hopes to inspire young adults to contemplate all the paths available to them! Guest: Christina Dock of the National Kitchen and Bath Industry Website: https://nkba.org/nextup/ 3 Points for Success – Christina Dock: We need to get everybody involved, whether y...

Keep Your Stone As Good As New

Title: Keep Your Stone As Good As New Summary: Mike Brady, of Brady Seal Stone and Grout Sealing Service, discusses how to keep your stone, your grout, and your countertops looking the way you got them! Guest: Mike Brady, President Brady Seal Stone and Grout Sealing Service Website: http://bradyseal.com/ Phone: (408) 979-9535 3 Points for Success: Find a good tile installer. You need to have a good base start with. Get education of what material you should be using in which location. Ther...

Value is What You Deliver

Title: Value is What You Deliver Topic: Brendan Casey knows how to deliver decks and fences, as well as he knows how to deliver advice. In the words of our guest, “Everybody gives a price. Value is what you deliver.” And that’s just one of the many nuggets of wisdom that Brendan laid on the Carey Brothers in this episode of CBP. Guest: Brendan Casey, Owner of Casey Deck and Fence Website: www.CaseyFenceandDeck.com 3 Points for Success – Brendan Casey: You have to be honest with your clien...

Mortarless Stone Veneer

Title: Mortarless Stone Veneer Topic: ClipStone is a mortarless stone veneer that takes the mason out of your masonry. John Bailey explains to the Carey Bros what makes this mortarless product more not less! Guest: John Bailey - Director of Sales and Marketing Website: www.myclipstone.com 3 Points for Success – John Bailey: If they want to be successful on their first job, take a look at our installation videos. Use their experience from other materials in there and they're good common...

New Year For NARI

Title: New Year For NARI Topic: Promoting education for the young and… less young work force is important and NARI is doing their part! Be it through the NARI Workforce Development and NARI University, NARI has the tools to help you succeed. Guest: David Pekel, CEO of NARI Website: https://NARI.org 3 Points for Success – David Pekel: 1. Know your limitations 2. Don’t be afraid to tell a homeowner no 3. Become involved in a professional network

Woman of the Year – Judy Mozen

Title: Woman of the Year – Judy Mozen Topic: Judy Mozen is this years Women in Residential Construction’s Woman of the Year and it’s not hard to tell why! She’s well-spoken, humble, kind, and knows her stuff. Listen in to find out more about how she got her start, what keeps her motivated, and how you can encourage more women to join the trades. Guest: Judy Mozen, President of Handcrafted Homes, Inc. Website: https://www.handcraftedhomes-inc.com/ 3 Points for Success – Judy Mozen: 1. Neve...

Studying for Schluter

Title: Studying for Schluter Topic: Schluter Systems has done it again! They have everything to make the installers life easier, and they just made training easier too! E-learning is available along with all their great installation projects. Guest: Andy Acker Website: www.schluter.com 3 Points for Success – Andy Acker: Communicate, communicate, communicate! Manage expectations Under promise, over deliver!

Tool Time – Rent vs Buy

Title: Tool Time – Rent vs Buy Topic: When’s a good time to purchase your tools vs rent and vice versa? There are a lot of factors to consider and we delve into them all! Guest: Tim Allen, American Rental Association. Website: www.ararental.org 3 Points for Success – Tim Allen: Be prepared. Plan ahead and reserve equipment when you’re going to need it and, on the flip side of that, don’t rent the equipment before you’re ready so you’re not paying for equipment that isn’t being used. Try to ...

New Money Makers

Title: New Money Makers Topic: There’s no sugar-coating here, but we’ve got the master of stone and rock coating! Peter Daich is the guest we can’t get enough of because he just has so many things to cover. Like floors, walls, porches, garages, counter tops and more! Guest: Peter Daich, President and CEO of Daich Coatings Website: www.daichcoatings.com Phone: (866) 463-2424 3 Points for Success – Peter Daich: Treat the customer’s property with respect Prepare, prepare, prepare your surface...

The Importance of Home Inspections

Title: The Importance of Home Inspections Topic: If your house is your home, then a home inspection is a must before you purchase! A special appearance by Carol “Remodeling Babe” Carey who joins Morris Carey to discuss the importance of home inspections and the skill of those at HouseMaster in performing them. Guest: Kathleen Kuhn, President and CEO of HouseMaster Website: www.housemaster.com Phone: 732 469-6565 3 Points For Success – Kathleen Kuhn: Reinforce the value of a home inspectio...

“Lien” Into the Future

Title: “Lien” Into the Future Guest: Geoff Arnold, CEO of lienwaivers.io Luke Rideout, contractor and lienwaiver.io user Topic: Lien waivers can be complicated and time consuming, but by embracing a cloud based platform and software integration, lienwavers.io has simplified the process. Built by developers for developers, this platform is ready for you use. Website: https://lienwaivers.io Phone: 844 258-1818 3 Points for Success – Geoff Arnold: Know your rights. Understand the process and ...

Building for Play

Title: Building for Play Topic: When it comes to delivering something beyond your wildest imagination, Barbara Butler is able to imagine, design, build, and deliver it! Play structures to tree houses, she and her team are responsible for keeping the dreams of little ones alive. Guest: Barbara Butler – President and Lead Designer of Barbara Butler Artist-Builder, Inc. Website: www.barbarabutler.com Phone: 415 864 6840 3 Points for Success – Barbara Butler: Be passionate about what you do and...

Remodeling for Retirement

Title: Remodeling for Retirement Topic: With age comes wisdom… and aches and pains! If you’re remodeling your home or building something from scratch, consider a steam shower for over 40 benefits to your health! Guest: Martha Orellana, Vice President, Marketing of Mr. Steam Company Website: www.mrsteam.com Company Phone: EAST COAST: 1-800-76-STEAM (78326)  WEST COAST: 1-800-72-STEAM (78326)  3 Tips for Success – Martha Orellena: Keep it Simple Functionality is key Let’s use more light!

Eco Tips & Tech to Stay Cool

Title: Eco Tips & Tech to Stay Cool Topic: Mini-splits may have once been mostly, or in some cases only, seen abroad in Asia and Europe, but they’re gaining in popularity. Find out why the Carey Brother’s are so fascinated by this eco-conscious, hyper-focused heating and cooling technology! Guest: Andy Armstrong, Vice President of Marketing for Fujitsu General America and 30-year HVAC industry veteran Company website: http://www.fujitsugeneral.com/  Company phone: (973) 575-0380 3 Tips for Su...

Sticky Stuff To The Rescue

Title: Sticky Stuff To The Rescue Topic: When you’ve gotten yourself into a sticky situation and need a helping hand, Shurtape products can come to your rescue! From clear tape to tape so strong it can pull 700lbs to underwater adhesion, this product can rescue you from all sorts of situations. Guest: Stephen Wagner, Category Manager for T-REX® and DIY Tapes Company Website: http://www.trextape.com/ Company Phone: 440-937-7000 Smarter Not Harder Tips: 1) Create a makeshift chain Rope and ch...

Climbing to the Top

Title: Climbing to the Top Topic: Every two story home has a stairway, and every stairway has a stair system. L.J. Smith Stair Systems has the easy, quick, on-trend solutions to keep your business, and your homeowners, climbing to the top! Guest:  Kelly Miller: Director of Market Development, L.J. Smith Stair Systems  Website: https://www.ljsmith.com  Company Phone: 740 269-2221  3 Points for Success – Kelly Miller Value added over price Quality Honesty

The Sharpest Tool In Your Toolbox

Title: The Sharpest Tool In Your Toolbox Topic: Not every sharp tool comes from your tool box! Tim Musch joins the Carey Bros to discuss the important of staying ahead of your competition by collecting, sorting, and analyzing the data that’s most important to your industry. Guest: Tim Musch – Director of Business Development, MarketSharp Website: www. MarketSharp.com Company Phone: 800 – 335 - 4254 3 Tips for Success – Tim Musch: 1. Embrace technology 2. Do the right thing consistently ...

Quick or Quality?

Title: Quick or Quality? Topic: The journalism world is full of quick content. Quick to read, quick to create. But 526 Media focuses on American bedrock infrastructure industries and the quality of their content reflects the quality of their readers: strong, hardworking, and honest. Guest: Patrick Adams – President of Deck Specialist Company Phone Number:  (714) 486-2735 Company Website: www.deck-specialist.com 3 Points for Success – Patrick Adams Discover your “mission” and live it Fi...

Cabinet Delights

Title: Cabinet Delights Topic: Cabinets can be hassle for pros: heavy, expensive, shipped “ready to assemble.” CliqStudios solves these problems turning what was a hassle into a delight! With designers as part of the cost of the product, plywood instead of particle board, and semi-custom products available, they make a product with the consumer AND the pro in mind. Guest: Dan Jones – Sales and Product Training Manager Website: www.cliqstudios.com 3 Points for Success – Dan Jones: Get the bes...

20/20 Vision with 2020 Spaces

Title: 20/20 Vision with 2020 Spaces Topic: They started with kitchen cabinets and now you can see a whole house design so clear you’d think you were looking at a photo! 2020 Spaces can now help you give vision to your clients and close the deal. Guest: Vanessa DeKoekkoek - Global Training Manager at 2020 Website: www.2020spaces.com 3 Points for Success – Vanessa DeKoekkoek: Invest in yourself. Whether that's education, tools, things that really can help you stand apart in your business Be op...

Storytelling Through Design

Title: Storytelling Through Design Topic: Like any good storyteller, TRIO Designs starts with good bones and layers in the essential details. Live from PCBC, Angela Harris shares how TRIO designs with consumers in mind. Guest: Angela Harris, CEO of TRIO Designs Website: www.triodesign.com 3 Tips for Success – Angela Harris: The first from my perspective is surround yourself with incredible people. People that are talented. People that have synergy. People that have great energy and aren't a...

Playing With Fire

Title: Playing With Fire Topic: Ryan Neely of Camp Chef joins the guys around the grill to discuss all things seared, smoked, and grilled. Camp Chef takes outdoor cooking to another level with their extensive line of products and accessories. Guest: Ryan Neely Website: www.campchef.com 3 Points for Success – Ryan Neely Whatever type of business you're in, you've got to listen to your customer. Always listen to what their needs are and sometimes they might not say it. You've got to listen pas...

Spread the News

Title: Spread the News Topic: Peter Daich joins the Carey Brothers to spread the news about his spreadable flooring, countertops, and outdoor finishes. Guest: Peter Daich – President of Daich Coatings Website: www.daichcoatings.com 3 Points for Success – Peter Daich Start off with a good canvas upon which to do your masterpiece. Make sure that that surface is clean. There's certain preparation techniques that may be required. Daich Coatings is very close by. Give us a call and we will work...