Remodelers On The Rise
292 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 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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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!
Keeping Your Head Up in Turbulent Times
January 13, 2021 18:14 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBToday's show digs a little deeper into leading our business well in times of division, showing respect for others, the importance of addressing mental health struggles, and keeping your head up in turbulent times.
Is Your Business Fit?
January 06, 2021 19:36 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBKyle starts off 2021 sharing similarities between physical fitness and business fitness as well as tips to make sure your business is in shape this year.
Design Methodology: A Discussion on Process - Takeover with Michael and Dave!
December 17, 2020 14:42 - 40 minutes - 35.5 MBMichael Anschel of OA Design+Build+Architecture and Dave Pollard of LivCo takeover today's show to discuss different processes and approaches to creating and presenting designs.
Don't Leave Your 2021 To Chance - How To Budget & Plan For A Successful Year
December 10, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBKyle is joined by Vicki Suiter, a colleague, friend, and expert. He quizzes her on topics related to how to set-up your 2021 budget, planning for your year-end tax liability, what your markup (margin?) should be, and more. Find more of Vicki's work at https://suiterbusinessbuilders.com
Remodeler, You Need to Push Your Comfort Zone!
December 08, 2020 14:55 - 34 minutes - 34.9 MBGood old fashioned The Remodelers Show today. Kyle will bounce around to several different topics in the hopes of teaching you something new and motivating you to take action!
Holiday Marketing for Remodelers
December 03, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MBKyle is joined by Dave Pollard with LivCo to discuss what holiday marketing, everything from Christmas cards to annual holiday parties, will look like in 2020.
"Skills are Cheap, Passion is Priceless"
December 01, 2020 16:15 - 34 minutes - 30.3 MBKyle shares and elaborates on quotes from Gary Vaynerchuk to motivate and fire you up!
In Marketing, Focus Less on What to Do and More on Doing It
November 24, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 29.6 MBTo Make a Marketing Difference, Focus Less on What to Do and More on Doing It! In this episode, Kyle will go through a list of marketing activities that will improve your marketing plan and goals for implementing them.
Keeping a Positive Attitude During COVID
November 23, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBKyle is joined by Lou Orazem of Inspire Homes to discuss what’s working for Lou in his marketing and sales process and how he’s keeping a positive attitude during COVID, even though sales have been down.
10 Questions to Ponder in the 4th Quarter
November 19, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 34.3 MBThere are different times of the year that are natural to step back and take stock of how things are going and where you’re at. As we are closing in on the end of 2020, here are 10 questions for remodelers to ponder about their life and remodeling business.
Letting Go of Control as an Owner
November 17, 2020 17:23 - 32 minutes - 28.9 MBToday, Kyle addresses a variety of topics including letting go of control as an owner, setting clear processes, and training employees well.
How to Combat an Abundance of Backlog and Increased Cycle Time
November 11, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 36.5 MBToday Kyle interviews Dave Yoho of Dave Yoho Associates (www.daveyoho.com). Dave has not only an interesting life story but years of wisdom and accomplishments in the remodeling industry! Kyle and Dave discuss: How did abundant backlog become such a challenging industry issue and what steps can companies take to combat it? What can we do about the shortage of quality installers that currently exists? And more! Dave dishes out some great motivational advice! Listen to it and you'll ...
Job Costing with Diane Gilson
November 05, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBFolks - we're going to focus on Job Costing, because it's really important and can make you more money. Today's guest is Diane Gilson with Build Your Numbers. As a published author, speaker, and professional QuickBooks trainer with over 30 years of accounting experience, she is viewed as a leader in her fields of expertise.
Is "Free" a Four-Letter Word?
November 04, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 36.5 MBMichael Anschel of OA Design-Build recently wrote an article for Professional Remodelers titled, "Free is a 4-Letter Word." Kyle and Michael will discuss (and maybe even debate) some of what Michael wrote!
What Are You Going to Stop Doing?
November 03, 2020 16:04 - 28 minutes - 25.4 MBA potpourri of Topics Today and Kyle’s a little fired up - which always makes for a good show! Kyle talks about getting a handle on your taxes before the end of the year, the importance of recruiting, and knowing when it's time to STOP doing something good.
Answering your questions: Employee Management, Job Costing, Trade Partners, Google Listings, and more!
October 29, 2020 19:04 - 31 minutes - 28 MBOn today's episode, Kyle answers questions from Remodelers Community on: Employee Management Job Costing Trade Partners Google Listing Using Video to Market Your Remodeling Business and more!
answering your questions: Employee Management, Job Costing, Trade Partners, Google Listings, and more!
October 29, 2020 19:04 - 31 minutes - 28 MBOn today's episode, Kyle answers questions from Remodelers Community on: Employee Management Job Costing Trade Partners Google Listing Using Video to Market Your Remodeling Business and more!
Questions Your Remodeling Prospects Want You to Answer
October 27, 2020 13:59 - 31 minutes - 27.2 MBKyle is joined by Rob Baugher of Remodel It to discuss questions that your remodeling prospects want you to answer. Having clarity in answering these questions will differentiate you from your competition!
Charge more for your work. You’re worth every penny. Tell that voice in your head to shut up
October 23, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 27.7 MB"Charge more for your work. You’re worth every penny. Tell that voice in your head to shut up." Kyle is going to expand on this topic during today's show (in addition to some other items he wants to share/coach you on!)
Learn To Grow Without Growing Your Risk
October 22, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MBKyle invited Josh Holmgren with Renew Creations to discuss growing your business well, eating your frogs, leaning into difficult conversations, and continuing to understand your company's process.
Lessons I’ve Learned
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 34.6 MBA quick rundown of several lessons I've learned through the years about life and running a solid remodeling business.
"Take Your Wife on a Date" - Improving Your Business and Building Work/Life Balance
October 20, 2020 14:04 - 37 minutes - 36.9 MBBram Weitzman with Bram Weitzman Renovations is coming back on today's show for some more coaching. He's made progress since the last time he was on. I'm confident that you'll learn and find things to improve in your business while he and I discuss: His new Design/Build Process, markup, why he's holding off on hiring another employee right now, new software he's using, and more
Mini and Live Coaching Call: Technology, Project Expectations, and More!
October 16, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMark Switzer, Value Pro Remodeling & Maintenance joins Kyle for a mini and live coaching call on today's show! A few topics he wants to talk about: - Utilizing technology effectively - Setting Expectations for your projects - Aging in place renovations Kyle also asks him about a cool text message thing that he has automated when he missed a call on his office number.
You're on the right path with your remodeling business, let's take the next step!
October 15, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MBTerry Nation with Nation Builders in South Carolina joins live for a quick coaching call with Kyle. The main things they discuss: 1. He's overwhelmed with estimating and running the business. What does he do next? 2. Scaling the business 3. Finding good contractors 4. Discuss Subs vs. Employees
When is it time to hire help?
October 14, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 31.8 MBLaurel Winkel, a remodeler in Oregon, joins Kyle and asks the question, "Can we talk about how to know when it’s time to hire help? Our current field employee is stretched pretty thin, at what point should we hire another?"
Fresh Ideas for Recruiting and Retaining Employees
October 13, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPatrick Long with BizPAL joins Kyle to discuss some fresh ideas for recruiting and retaining employees!
Lessons Learned from Rebranding Our Remodeling Business and Passing it on to the Next Generation
October 07, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBToday Kyle interviews Keith and Jeanne Liston of Liston Design Build in St. Charles, MO. They cover: The transition from Construction to Design-Build - in particular, what they learned from their name change Lessons learned from the transition from dad to son in ownership And more!
10 Tips to Improve Your Initial Phone Call
October 06, 2020 14:41 - 29 minutes - 29.2 MBToday, Kyle goes through 10 initial phone call best practices that I hope you find helpful!
What's Your Markup?
September 30, 2020 15:44 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBKyle is joined by Michael Anschel and they dig into Markup/Margins and banter about different ways to approach this important topic
It's not always about the money - Perks and benefits to offer your employees/team
September 29, 2020 16:03 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWhat are some great benefits/perks that you offer your employees/team that they value? Today, Kyle digs into why this topic is so important and some great/practical ideas for you to consider implementing.
50 Remodelers on How to Run Your Business Well
September 25, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 26.2 MBWe had almost 50 replies to the question "Give me a piece of advice for running a successful remodeling business." - On today's show, Kyle will share some of them and add his 2 cents to help push you to improve your remodeling business.
Track Your Leads! When You Measure Your Marketing, You Can Improve It!
September 24, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 27.4 MBJoin Susan Raisanen and Kyle today on The Remodelers Show! We're going to cover items such as: What are some actual advertising tactics TraVek does that is working? How do you determine your Marketing budget? How do you measure how well it works? What numbers are you tracking? How much does your Marketing and Sales department keep in contact? How do they work together? Are you cutting your Marketing dollars now during these last months? Why/why not?
You Can’t Do It All, So What’s Your Plan?
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 22.8 MBKyle discusses how you can hand off more of your workload (so you can focus on what's most valuable) and how to market your company to attract ideal employees.
How to Communicate with Your Team to Create a More Profitable Remodeling Business
September 22, 2020 17:32 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MBShawn VanDyke, the author of Profit First for Contractors, joins Kyle and they dig into making your business more profitable by understanding your numbers well and by communicating with your team to help them understand your goals!
Go All-In on Your Ideal Client - Live Q&A with Tate Watson
August 27, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBKyle invites Tate Watson of 850 Building Group to join him for some live Q&A and discusses how to build strong strategic partner relationships, focus on your ideal client, and how to grow the team around you so that you can hand off more of your workload in order to focus more of your time ON the business (vs. in!)
A Montage of Topics
August 26, 2020 15:49 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBKyle gives a reminder on the importance of reminding your team about COVID prevention tips, discusses a tool to help keep your written communication sharp and how to schedule your days well. He also makes an exciting announcement about fall course offerings.
Are you delivering a remarkable client experience?
August 20, 2020 14:31 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBToday's episode is going to cover 10 Ways to Deliver a Remarkable Client Experience. I'll be looking at how areas like communication, scheduling, and jobsite cleanliness all impact your client's experience and how you can distinguish your company as providing remarkable service. If you deliver a remarkable experience to your remodeling clients, they will tell their friends and family about you. Delivering a remarkable service is key to building a strong and thriving remodeling business, bu...
Estimating: You owe me for the years, not the hours
August 18, 2020 13:16 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBKyle and Bryan Kaplan with ConstructionConsulting.Co discuss how to stop eating the cost of estimating and how to approach it as a scope of work problem, not a numbers problem. Bryan shares a lot of wisdom in this recording - we hope it helps you improve how you approach estimating your projects!
Create An Organized Sales Pipeline - It will help you close more remodeling sales!
August 13, 2020 17:33 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MBKyle discusses caring for your team, building your bench, investing in your future, and organizing your sales pipeline
Remodeler: Your Time Is Valuable - Charge for Design & Estimating!
August 12, 2020 19:27 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBKyle and Michael Anchel with OA Design-Build discuss the strengths of the design-build model, charging for design, and transparency in estimating.
What is the biggest mistake construction companies make when it comes to hiring people?
August 03, 2020 15:27 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBKyle and Ed Earl with Residential Contractor Services Group delve into how to set yourself up for hiring success and discussing these questions and more! - What is the biggest mistake construction companies make when it comes to hiring people? - How has the Pandemic made hiring easier for construction companies? - How has the CARES Act affected the hiring strategies of construction companies?
How do I say "No..." well?
July 30, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBToday's episode of The Remodelers Show, Kyle fields questions on saying no well, discusses having fun in your business, and provides a little lesson on 1-on-1 employee meetings.
How do I say "No..." well?
July 30, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBToday's episode of The Remodelers Show fields questions on saying no well, discusses having fun in your business, and provides a little lesson on 1-on-1 employee meetings.
Honor the Absent
July 29, 2020 15:47 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBToday's episode of The Remodelers Show starts off with some "outside of work" advice and then delves into marketing, the importance of setting up a CRM, and virtual employee management. Do you have a question for Kyle you'd like Kyle to answer on a future episode? Email [email protected]!
Don't Be Ashamed of Asking for the Money You've Earned
July 23, 2020 16:13 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MBKyle shares tips for managing your team, strengthening your sales process, and following up on outstanding invoices on today's episode of The Remodelers Show.
Getting Clients to Sign a Project Design & Development Agreement
July 21, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBEnjoy this recording from a recent Ask Kyle Anything call - which is a monthly benefit of Remodelers AutoPilot. Today Kyle fields questions about struggles with clients who modify their plans after signing a design agreement, getting clients to sign a Project Design and Development Agreement, and more. Hopefully, this is a helpful and applicable listen for you as you run your remodeling business!
Set Yourself Up for Hiring Success
July 16, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBToday, Kyle talks about how to manage your team and shares what you can be doing today to set your business up for hiring successes in the future.
Bring Excitement and Energy
July 14, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBAre you preparing yourself properly for sales meetings? Do you work to get yourself into the right mindset? Getting in the right mindset and bringing energy and excitement about your prospect's remodeling project helps turn prospects into paying projects! Kyle shares this advice, his go-to songs to change his mindset, and more on today's show!
The Value of Follow-Up
July 13, 2020 17:12 - 29 minutes - 26.5 MBToday Kyle shares examples of follow-up working well before digging into a smorgasbord of topics around differentiating your remodeling business. If you're interested in one fo the free Strategy Sessions mentioned, fill out the form here to get started.