Remodeling Business Blueprint - Randall Soules and David Hawke discuss best practices to build a solid remodeling or trade contracting business

Remodeling Business Blueprint - Randall Soules and David Hawke discuss best practices to build a solid remodeling or trade contracting business

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  • Why Everything you Know About Marketing Is Wrong

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    Most businesses have a love/hate relationship with marketing and advertising.


    On one hand, you need your name in front of prospects to get new customers. On the other hand, most businesses see marketing as an expense.


    Which should never be the case.


    Marketing should be an investment that generates a positive return.


    Today we’ll share an example of bad marketing as well as a process that works to provide a positive return, give some good marketing examples and map out the typical buyers’ journey.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:01:00: Books of interest

    00:05:01: Today’s topic: Everything you’ve learned about marketing is wrong!

    00:05:24: An example of bad marketing

    00:07:46: People research a long time before buying

    00:10:05: Use lead magnets to stay top-of-mind with your leads

    00:12:20: An example of one of David’s clients

    00:16:28: Understand the buyer’s journey

    00:19:50: How long should you contact a lead?


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    23 min
  • Setting Goals For Success

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    Success becomes easier and more likely when you set goals to reach whatever definition you have for success. Today we’re sharing a 3-step process for setting goals, specific types of goals, and the importance of keeping your goals flexible.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:00:58: Topic of the Day: Setting Goals

    00:01:31: 3-Step Process for setting goals

    00:04:55: Chunking your time

    00:07:15: Specific types of goals

    00:09:48: The 90-day goal

    00:11:19: Keep your goals flexible

    00:12:53: Topic Summary


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    14 min
  • Are Your Customers Always Right?

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    Today we’re venturing into a touchy subject by asking you if your clients are always right? 


    I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase (and maybe even said it) “The Customer Is Always Right”.


    Living by this rule can actually be very damaging to employee morale and your bottom line.


    So today we’re diving deeper into the subject using the 80/20 rule as a guide. 


    Enjoy.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:01:00: Today’s Topic: Is the customer always right?

    00:01:23: Applying the 80/20 rule to your leads

    00:03:11: When should you get rid of a client?

    00:05:22: How to grade your probable purchaser

    00:06:12: Trust your gut and listen, listen, listen

    00:09:16: Other red flags you should note

    00:10:15: If they ask for special treatment…

    00:11:50: Use pricing to eliminate the riff-raff


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    14 min
  • Marketing Your Business Using Email

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    Email marketing is not only an effective method of converting leads into clients but it is also very economical to use.

    In this episode, we’ll share some do’s and don’ts as well as how to get prospects to want to hear from you, using special offers to convert them into leads and more…


    Construction Business Links:


    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:00:57: Today’s Topic: Marketing Using Email

    00:02:13: How to get people to sign up for your list

    00:04:27: The Do’s and Don’ts of email marketing

    00:09:53: Why use an autoresponder

    00:12:09: What to do with your list

    00:15:08: Always include some form of a call to action

    00:16:12: Send special offers and personalized greetings

    00:17:39: Summary of the topic


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    19 min
  • How To Get Referrals

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    Everyone knows getting referrals from your clients is very powerful and even if you’re bidding against a competitor when you come in with a referral, you have a leg up on anyone else. Snd, typically there are no other bidders.


    Why?


    The prospective client has borrowed the trust of the client who referred you, making you the contractor they want. 

    So today we’re sharing the process of getting referrals more routinely, when to ask for referrals and setting up a referral process.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:01:00: Topic: Getting referrals

    00:01:36: People trust 3rd party referrals

    00:02:27: How to get referred

    00:03:29: When to ask for referrals

    00:04:40: Be bold to market well

    00:05:20: Treat your referrals like gold

    00:05:58: Survey your clients to learn more about your business

    00:07:06: Set up a referral process

    00:09:47: Summary of the topic


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    11 min
  • The Right Way To Use Social Media

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    In this episode, we’re talking specifics about getting leads using social media.

    How to use it as an organic lead generation tool and also how to run ads that get attention and get customers.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:01:24: The wrong way to use social media

    00:03:55: Paid ads can work for you

    00:04:48: The Quirky Momma story

    00:08:52: Should you use a scheduling app for your social media posts?

    00:10:31: Social media is great but you don’t own it


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    16 min
  • More Ways To Generate Leads

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    In this episode, we’re talking specifics about getting leads from your website.

    How to get people to your website, what to say to get a prospect’s attention, what to offer them so they give you their information so that they become a visible lead. 

    And, an automated follow-up method that increases your ability to turn interested prospects into clients.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:02:16: How to hook visitors to your site

    00:02:27: Use an email signup form

    00:04:28: Use lead magnets

    00:06:01: Use your business card to drive traffic to your website

    00:06:35: Optimize your website

    00:07:03: Retargeting your website visitors


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    17 min
  • How To Differentiate Your Business

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    In this episode, we talk about how to differentiate your business from local competitors so that you can charge what you’re worth for a project WITHOUT having to worry about competing on price.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:01:00: Today’s Topic

    00:02:59: Competing on price is a downward spiral

    00:05:21: What is positioning?

    00:06:15: How to set yourself apart from your competition

    00:06:22: Create a niche business

    00:07:32: Change your message for different audiences

    00:09:57: Create a compelling sales pitch

    00:11:35: Create a Unique Selling Proposition

    00:12:21: Create perceived value

    00:14:59: The power of Process Transparency

    00:16:20: Stories  Sell Products


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    19 min
  • How To Make Some Fast Cash

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    Sometimes you just need to make some fast cash so in this episode we’re going to discuss ways businesses may be able to raise some fast cash. The benefits of being able to raise that cash, offers to make, and more.

    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Ultimate Construction Business Systems free download


    Show Notes:

    00:01:35: Some of the benefits of raising fast cash

    00:02:30: Some of the ways to raise fast cash

    00:05:19: Making special offers to raise cash

    00:05:34: Using testimonials to gain trust

    00:08:53: True story about raising fast cash with a list

    00:09:34: Lists work so start building yours now


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    12 min
  • The Value of List Building

    If you’re really serious about contracting and want to build a top brand there’s a good chance we help you, go to ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call to schedule a private one-on-one call with Randall. You should know, this is not a sales call. We are serious about helping you build your construction business and this call is simply to determine if we can actually help you.


    Building either a customer or a prospect list and utilizing it for sales can be extremely valuable to your business. 

    We’ve personally experienced a very high return with our lists.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Get A Free Behind The Scenes Demo Of The Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Notes:

    00:01:04: Today’s topic: The Value of List Building

    00:01:57: Send targeted emails to your lists

    00:05:07: Apps that will automate your email campaigns

    00:07:19: How to build your lists

    00:11:54: If you want to collect more lead information…

    00:13:17: Sending newsletters works

    00:19:01: Use autoresponders to pre-write your email messages


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    22 min

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