Remodelers On The Rise
291 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsRemodelers On The Rise by Kyle Hunt is a podcast designed to inspire remodeling entrepreneurs like yourself. Practical tips, high-level strategy, specific examples, and information that you can grab and implement into your remodeling business. The goal is to empower you to make your remodeling business more enjoyable, profitable, and enable you more freedom in your business and life.
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Feeling Beat Up About Recruiting Your Next Great Hire? Listen to This!
February 10, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBKyle and Vicki Suiter discuss the mindset, strategy, and tactics you need to recruit your next great hire!
Job Costing Is Critical
January 27, 2022 23:10 - 34 minutes - 29.1 MBJob Costing Is Critical. See how successful remodeler, Steve Nash, does it. Steve commented on one of Kyle's posts a month back about Job Costing. He said, "Hard to believe there was I time where we didn’t bother to look. That was 25 years ago. Job costing is critical. We track every cost to the penny." And now Steve is coming on the show to share his tips and approach to Job Costing. Join us!
Holding a Productive Monthly Leadership Meeting
January 20, 2022 15:21 - 40 minutes - 35 MBKyle chats with Bryan Sebring about how remodelers can hold a productive monthly meeting with their key employees and team members. Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/0IMhRDSjiFM Learn more about Remodelers AutoPilot and take advantage of the $1 trial of this value-packed marketing tool here: https://remodelersontherise.com/remodelers-autopilot/
See This Remodeler's Strategy for Instagram!
January 13, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 27.1 MBSee how one remodeler is generating quality leads with Instagram and protecting his time with a unique initial sales process!
See This Remodeler's Strategy for Instagram!
January 13, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 27.1 MBSee how one remodeler is generating quality leads with Instagram and protecting his time with a unique initial sales process!
Successfully Charging for Design and Project Development
January 06, 2022 15:00 - 41 minutes - 35.6 MBKyle will show you the actual presentation of a remodeler who is having great success selling upfront design and planning services. You won't want to miss this! Visit the new RemodelersOnTheRise.com today!
Strategic Planning for Your Remodeling Business with Doug Howard of Remodelers Advantage
December 21, 2021 19:10 - 32 minutes - 27.7 MBJoin Kyle and Doug Howard of Remodeler's Advantage as they discuss how to get clear with your close and create a strategic plan for your remodeling business.
Don't Give Away Your Design & Project Development Time! Start Charging More
December 02, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 27.7 MBChief Architect Expert, Dan Baumann, will join Kyle to talk, not about Cheif Architect, but about the importance of charging for project design and development. Dan is passionate about this topic and it should be a good one! Download "15 Reasons You Can & Should Charge More for Your Plans" here! Learn more about the Kitchen Design Mastery with Chief Architect course here!
Setting Boundaries with Clients with Michael Knoche
November 24, 2021 18:23 - 36 minutes - 30.3 MBKyle and Michael Knoche (of The Contracting Handbook)discuss how and why remodelers should set clear boundaries with their clients!
This Remodeler has $2,500,000 In Sales with a 15% Net Profit and Too Much Stress!
November 17, 2021 15:58 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MBKyle is going to share a story about a $2,500,000 Remodeling Business with a 32% Gross Profit and a 15% Net Profit And why things are not going very well for this remodeler... Even though the numbers are looking solid. He'll go over the different 'Levers' this remodeler is going to shift/change to improve his overall business (and reduce his stress level) in the next 6 months. Access the example spreadsheet here! Visit Remodelers Community to join a growing community of like-minde...
"What do you even do, Kyle?"
November 04, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBIn today's episode, Kyle digs into what it is he actually does to help kitchen and bathroom remodelers take their business to the next level!
10 Things Remodelers Need to Remember to Finish October Strong
October 27, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBKyle will share some reminders, things remodelers should be thinking about doing, and how to finish the month of October STRONG.
Winning the Contractor Fight with Tom Reber
October 22, 2021 16:54 - 41 minutes - 35.8 MBKyle is joined by Tom Reber, host of the popular podcast, "The Contractor Fight" and author of the upcoming book,"Winning the Contractor Fight" to dig into the self-imposed struggles many remodelers face. Are you ready to grow your remodeling business? Listen to learn the strategies and mindsets that you need to implement today to set yourself apart from your competitors and succeed in your remodeling businesses. With Kyle and Tom, it's a lively, fast-moving discussion! Learn more ...
How to Organize Your Sales Pipeline & Best Practices for Following Up with Prospects
October 07, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 25.8 MBHow well are you tracking your prospects, lead sources, and follow-up activities? One common problem with remodelers is a lack of organization. When your sales pipeline isn't organized, you spend the precious time that we could be following up - just trying to figure out who to follow up with! Kyle gives best practices for remodelers to use in organizing their sales pipeline and how to follow up with remodeling leads!
6 Hiring Myths That Hold Remodelers Back from Success with Ed Earl
September 16, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MBAre you looking for a strong employee? Have you heard: "Hire Fast & Fire Slow" "Employees Are Expensive" "Only Recruit When You Need Someone" Join Kyle and guest Ed Earl with Contractor Staffing Source as they dig into 6 myths that hold remodelers back from finding success in their hiring and how they can effectively find that next key person! Learn more about how Ed can help your recruiting efforts here (affiliate link): https://rym.contractorstaffingsource.com
Advice for Running a Successful Remodeling Business
August 25, 2021 15:06 - 33 minutes - 28.6 MBKyle shares advice on running a successful remodeling business from 31 fellow remodelers!
Batting Practice!
August 17, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 22.8 MBKyle covers a variety of topics including what "Batting Practice" is how it can benefit your business! Batting Practice for Remodelers details and registration information can be found here: https://www.remodelyourmarketing.com/batting-practice
Feeling Worn Out?
August 04, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MBKyle will be talking about what to do when you feel burned out and worn out. In addition, he's going to answer and any questions you have on any topic related to your remodeling business.
Productivity & Planning in Your Remodeling Business - Part 2
July 27, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.9 MBLast week, we talked about effectively setting goals for your business. Today, we're going to dig into: Tools to keep your goals top of mind/on track Day to day planning BONUS: Hiring a Virtual Assistant and how I've utilized VAs in my business If you're interested in taking advantage of the $1 trial of Remodelers AutoPilot, visit RemodelersAutoPilot.com to get started with done-for-you email newsletters, social media posts, and access to the live monthly Q&A call with Kyle!
The Worst Podcast Ever!
July 20, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MBJoin Kyle and Phil Bennett for the worst podcast ever! Are you intrigued? You should be!
Productivity and Planning
July 20, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 30.9 MBToday's episode discusses how to have a strong annual meeting, what to cover, how to set goals, and how to implement a plan to achieve those goals!
Why is Estimating so Vitally Important to Being Profitable?
July 13, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 34.7 MBKyle will be joined by Nolan Orfield and Jack Dean of Clear Estimates to discuss why estimating is so critical to profitability, common pitfalls remodelers make in their estimating, and some tips to help you refine your process!
Detailed Flow Chart: From Their First Impression Warranty Follow-Ups, Here's How to Stay on Track
July 06, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBA few weeks ago, Bryan Sebring shared an excellent, detailed flow chart of his remodeling process. He's going to share how and why he created it, how he uses it in his remodeling business, and how other remodelers can implement their own flow charts. See a copy of the flow chart we're discussing here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mc5zd6nh2izten3/Sebring%20Flow%20Chart%20Image.PNG?dl=0
How Do You Create a Wonderful Place to Work?
June 29, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB"If I can't provide good jobs I don't really care to be in business." Today, Kyle's going to hit on providing good jobs, attracting quality employees, and ways you can create a wonderful place to work.
The Curse of Too Many Leads and How to Leverage It for the Future
June 24, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 48.5 MBSo many remodelers are currently dealing with one of those pesky (and often short-lived), “GOOD PROBLEMS” to have. Namely, having TOO MANY leads! In this podcast, I’m going to reveal the SEVERAL (counterintuitive) things smart remodelers are doing right now, with their marketing, to best leverage this “good problem!” We will also address the nagging question no one wants to ask - Will it last? Spoiler alert… IT WON'T! Here's what smart remodelers are doing to leverage thei...
What are you looking to get out of your remodeling business?
June 22, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat are you looking to get out of your remodeling business? How do you make your remodeling business more profitable? How can you go the extra mile for your trade partners and employees? What are some tips for recruiting well? Kyle tackles these questions on today's episode of Remodelers on the Rise!
Setting Key Goals in Your Remodeling Business
June 15, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.2 MBOn today's show, we're going to go ‘Around The Horn’ to the different areas of your business and help you find one Key Goal in a few of the areas. We'll touch on Marketing, Sales Process, Estimating/Design, Production, Cash Flow/Financials, HR / Your Team, Work/Life Balance & Health. I'll give you some 'thought-starters in each' and the goal will be for you to identify one Key Goal in a few of the areas.
Expected vs Actual - Take it More Seriously
June 08, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBKyle has marketing, sales, employee management, and financial items to share with you to strengthen your remodeling business!
Getting Your Production Team Involved with Estimating
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 34.4 MBWe'll be talking about how Todd, with Schulte Design Build, is getting his production team involved in estimating hours for projects and how it's helping them increase profits.
Are you making $90,000 when you should be making $150,000+? Here's why.
May 25, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBLet's say you made $90,000 last year from your business but the remodeler down the road (who has similar sales to you) - they made $150,000! Today, Kyle explores what they are doing differently and what you can do to make your business more profitable.
The ROI of Kindness with Brian Biro
May 20, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 32.8 MBBrian Biro, the author of The ROI of Kindness, joins Kyle for a discussion on the role of kindness in your remodeling business.
Why WIP Accounting Matters
May 19, 2021 14:45 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBRemodeler Jef Forward joins Kyle and shares some knowledge! They discuss how he's grown his team (in particular a Project Developer/Estimator), why 'WIP' (Work In Progress) accounting is important, and a few of the top ways he's used Technology effectively in his business.
How 2 Remodelers are Using the Canvas App in Their Business
May 05, 2021 14:27 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBKyle talks with Paul McManus and Peter Ranney about how the Canvas app they've been talking about in the Remodelers Community Facebook Group! They discuss what it is, how it works, and how they're using it in their businesses. If you want to see the visual of Kyle, Peter, and Paul and their screen shares of what they're working on, watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/ZuF0hTnKPtw
Quick Advice to Fire You Up About Your Remodeling Business
April 28, 2021 19:24 - 31 minutes - 27.3 MBOn this Remodelers On The Rise Show, Kyle riffs on a variety of topics. He shares some one-liners to spark your thinking and challenge you - and goes through them 1 by 1. You'll pick up something that will fire you up and help you and your remodeling business!
What Is Something You Need To Fix In Your Business and WHY?
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 33.6 MBWhat is something you need to fix in your business and WHY? On today's show, Kyle is going to offer advice to 7 remodelers who answered this question. We'll discuss how to streamline your sales process, hand off your bookkeeping, estimating best practices, and more!
Know Your Numbers: The Fundamentals
April 13, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 31.3 MBLet's talk about the fundamentals of knowing your numbers and how to price your work to be a more profitable remodeling business. If you're interested in digging into this deeper, How To Make (More) Money In Your Remodeling Business is a 6-week LIVE course I'm leading starting April 21st. Limited to 15 participants. Learn more here and sign-up here: https://www.remodelyourmarketing.com/how-to-make-more-money-in-your-remodeling-business
Getting Over Your Head-Trash Around Charging for Design & Project Development
April 08, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 38.4 MBToday Kyle does a mini-coaching session LIVE and discusses the importance of getting over your head-trash when it comes to charging for design and project development
How To Have Hard Conversations About Material Costs
April 01, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.2 MBKyle addresses how to have hard conversations about material price escalation and the power of practicing these discussions.
A Quick History of the Remodeling Industry
March 30, 2021 13:49 - 31 minutes - 31.1 MBToday is a quick history of the remodeling industry - How it looked in the 70s and 80s, how the training and knowledge came to be, and some of the roles and best practices that are industry standard today began!
Should you niche down and only focus on kitchens?
March 24, 2021 15:51 - 34 minutes - 30.9 MBIs there a type of project where your team excels & that's most profitable? Should you niche down and focus only on that type of project? In this episode, Kyle addresses the benefits of being a specialist, not a generalist.
Move Up The "Moment of Truth"
March 17, 2021 18:05 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBYou need to move up the "moment of truth" in your conversations with prospects. Today, Kyle gives practical advice for remodelers on why this is important and how to doing it well protects your time!
Using Your Website to Qualify Leads
March 10, 2021 18:17 - 31 minutes - 30 MBRemodeler, you're busy. You need tools and systems in place to start qualifying leads before they ever call you. Listen as Kyle and Jason Carmack of Vision Construction discuss how he uses his contact form, process page, and pricing guide to qualify leads.
Are You Just Going to Go Through the Motions?
March 04, 2021 16:28 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBKyle shares about the power of bringing energy to your sales calls and presentations, your influence on your workplace environment, and give somes tips on holding productive employee meetings.
Business Transition Planning – Planning for Your Departure and the Future of your Business
February 23, 2021 16:41 - 33 minutes - 31.5 MBEveryone will exit their business at some point – it’s inevitable! Most contractors, with no exit plan in place, will simply close their doors leaving years of past client goodwill, established contractor and supplier relationships, and dedicated employees to simply go away when those respected company doors close. There is another way! David will review how owners can remove themselves from daily operations, increase company revenue through adding “value-drivers”, to managing a potential ...
From Swinging the Hammer to Running a Business: Strategies for Taking your Remodeling Company to the Next Level
February 18, 2021 18:04 - 36 minutes - 37.2 MBKyle shares the story of three of his clients who have all made the transition from full-time in the field to now focusing their time and energy on running their remodeling business (with very little work in the field.)
Remodeler, Go Get Some Google Reviews!
February 09, 2021 16:12 - 29 minutes - 30.2 MBKyle addresses the value of Google reviews, setting self-imposed deadlines, and focusing your time on the most valuable work. If you're not staying in touch with your previous clients, right now you can test out Remodelers AutoPilot for only $1! Go to www.RemodelersAutopilot.com
Valuable, Repeatable, Teachable: An Estimating Approach with SOLID Job Costing!
February 03, 2021 19:05 - 34 minutes - 30.4 MBKyle and guest, Mike Medford, review the importance of estimating well and Mike's system for solid job costing.
Charging for Design and Project Development: One Remodeler's Success Story
January 27, 2021 17:21 - 6 minutes - 5.46 MBKyle shares one remodeler's success story after he implemented what he learned and started confidently charging for design and project development. If you would like free access to Session #1 of Kyle's course, Charging for Design and Project Development, shoot him a text at (517) 902-8450!
Why can't I find rockstar employees?
January 26, 2021 16:56 - 33 minutes - 30 MB"Why can't I find rockstar employees?" Kyle and guest, Ryan Englin of Core Matters, discuss how to find rockstar employees, build your team well, and transform the way you think about hiring for your remodeling company.
Planning: This Month, Next Month, The Following Month
January 20, 2021 15:39 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBHow can I reduce my cycle time? Is it time to hire more employees? How can I plan my sales goals more effectively? Kyle answers these questions and offers an excellent template for getting clear about your sales goals and tracking this month, next month, and the following month on today's episode of Remodelers on the Rise!