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

  • Network with The Chamber of Commerce

    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 with Lance Allison from the Chamber of Commerce about how to best network with the Chamber of Commerce to drive increased sales.


    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:

    00:01:46: Introduction of our guest Lance Allison

    00:03:39: How can you utilize your Chamber membership?

    00:06:20: Ways to network in the Chamber

    00:10:02: Getting introductions through the Chamber

    00:11:56: How can the Chamber be a marketing arm for your business?

    00:13:46: What businesses would profit from Chamber membership?

    00:15:53: When should you join the Chamber?

    00:20:42: How much does membership cost?

    00:21:56: What is a Chamber Ambassador?


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    29 min
  • Why You Should Consider Becoming An Author

    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.


    When you write a book many people will naturally believe you to be THE expert on the subject. It can make selling easier and even can be used to generate leads.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Show Links:

    Download a free copy of Ultimate Construction Business Systems


    Show Notes:

    00:01:23: Summary of today’s topic

    00:01:42: How David published his book

    00:03:13: What are the steps to write a book?

    00:04:43: You can dictate your book

    00:07:14: What should you include in your book?

    00:09:43: Use your book as a lead magnet

    00:10:44: Use social proof to convince readers that you are an expert


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    18 min
  • How To Use Newsletters To Sell More Jobs

    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.


    How to use a newsletter to sell more jobs. How to create one, what to include, and more.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Show Notes:

    00:01:51: Why you should use newsletters in your marketing

    00:02:38: What is a warm lead?

    00:03:43: Newsletter are always effective

    00:06:01: Make your newsletters relevant to your client

    00:06:45: How you should compose your newsletters

    00:10:37: Use special occasions as a reason to reach out to your clients or leads

    00:11:22: Get a selfie with a celebrity

    00:12:02: Always end with a call to action


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    15 min
  • Leads, Sales, Referrals Series - Converting Leads To Sales

    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 go over what to do once you have a lead to build trust, grow your brand influence, and close the lead as a sale.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Resources:

    Scientific Remodeling System


    Show Notes:

    00:01:18: How to generate sales

    00:01:41: Grow your contact points

    00:02:39: Using social media to touch your audience

    00:03:19: Create a solid relathionship before trying to sell

    00:07:49: Create and use your blog on your website

    00:10:46: Marketing with podcasts

    00:16:38: Building trust is essential



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    20 min
  • Leads, Sales, Referrals Series - Generating 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.


    Today we discuss a powerful strategy for generating leads for a business. What most businesses are currently doing, why it doesn’t work very well, and what to do instead.


    This episode can help make a business stand out as THE company to do business with while simultaneously creating a powerful brand.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Show Notes:

    00:01:36: Main topic: Lead generation

    00:02:22: Target the correct audience: create an avatar

    00:04:38: 1st step to get a lead

    00:07:01: What to do with your lead information

    00:09:04: How to use an autoresponder


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    14 min
  • Questions From Contractors, Answers With David Hawke & Randall

    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 are going to discuss some of the questions that we have received in the past from contractors regarding best practices, processes, and running a residential construction business. And hopefully, give you some great advice along the way.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Show Notes:

    00:01:43: Tech Tip of the Day: the WWDC Apple keynote

    00:15:32: How can I find good trades to work with?

    00:18:16: How quickly should I pay my trades?

    00:22:06: What’s the best place to start building my systems?

    00:25:08: How specific do I need to be when I write a contract?

    00:26:36: How many contracts does a contractor need?

    00:29:38: Why do I need a standard operating procedure? 

    00:33:03: How much money should I leave on the tail end of the project?

    00:36:09: How do I get a Zero punchlist?

    00:39:11: Why is design-build the way to go?

    00:42:56: How can I attract new leads?

    00:46:03: Quote of the Day


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    48 min
  • The Power of Company Culture

    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 bringing in Spencer Power of Builder Funnel to discuss company culture: The power of positive company culture and how it can improve your company.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Show Links:

     

    FilePane

    BuilderFunnel.com


    Show Notes:

    00:01:45: New Book to Read: The Blockchain Revolution

    00:04:05: Tech Tip: Filepane

    00:05:47: Introduction of our guest: Spencer Powell of Builder Funnel

    00:07:20: Spencer Powell background

    00:09:07: How to create a business culture

    00:10:35: How to determine your company culture

    00:11:51: How to record your company culture

    00:12:49: What are the effects of a healthy company culture

    00:17:12: How to train inbound employees

    00:18:58: A snapshot of what's going on during COVID-19

    00:21:05: Stories about remote selling

    00:23:34: Should a contractor have their own podcast?

    00:29:33: What is Builder Funnel?

    00:30:39: Is a Facebook page enough of a web-presence?

    00:32:28: A wise marketing tip from Spencer Powell

    00:34:16: How to contact Spencer Powell

    00:34:55: The final word!

    00:35:48: Spencer's gifts

    00:38:54: Reminder about the free coaching call

    00:40:05: Quote of the Day by Brian Chesky



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    41 min
  • How To Close Sales (At A Distance) + Save Money & Time With Zoom

    Schedule a Free Business Growth Strategy Session with Randall Click here ->  ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call 


    Today we are going to discuss how to close more sales using an online meeting tool—in this case, using Zoom. We’ll go over briefly what you can do with Zoom, how to set up Zoom, the tools you need for a successful meeting, and how to prepare for your presentation and close your next sale.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Show Links:

    Logitech C922x Pro Stream Webcam

    Ingage presentation software


    Show Notes:

    00:02:39: Books Randall reads

    00:05:28: Tech Tip of the Day: Kohler Setra faucet – touchless and voice-activated

    00:09:15: What you can do with Zoom

    00:11:15: How to share your screen

    00:12:49: You can use Zoom all by yourself

    00:14:06: Recording a conversation on Zoom

    00:15:21: What happens when you end the meeting?

    00:17:41: Set expectations for your presentation before the call

    00:19:48: How to get started with Zoom

    00:19:59: Choose your plan – Paid or Free?

    00:21:12: Zoom is a new way of selling your projects

    00:22:49: Some important settings on the Zoom app

    00:23:55: Tools you need to make your presentation

    00:26:01: Using iPhone 11 Pro as your camera

    00:26:46: Preparing for your online presentation

    00:38:51: Online selling is sticky

    00:40:16: Alternatives to Zoom

    00:42:30: Conclusion

    00:42:50: Free strategy session at ScientificRemodelingSystem.com/call



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    45 min
  • Systems, CRMs, and COVID-19

    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 are going to discuss some of the current effects on the contracting business due to the COVID-19 virus, what opportunities are open to us at this time, and the importance of a Customer Relationship Management system, or CRM, in your business.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Show Notes:

    00:01:38: Special announcement

    00:02:08: Tech Tip of the Day: Apple's Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro

    00:05:19: Introduction of our guest: Tim Musch

    00:06:43: Tim's background

    00:11:46: Tim's view of the COVID-19 situation

    00:14:51: Today's business disruption

    00:20:14: Which companies will thrive during this pandemic

    00:26:00: How to market right now

    00:27:06: How to sell remotely

    00:31:11: Opportunities you can leverage right now

    00:35:09: What is CRM, ISCRM, and MarketSharp

    00:45:24: Final thoughts for our listeners

    00:48:23: How to contact Tim Musch

    00:50:48: Quote of the Day by Peter Diamandis




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    53 min
  • How Contractors Are Coping With COVID-19

    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 are going to discuss what remodelers and builders are talking about right now, changes that are likely to occur due to this virus, and how to prepare for when this crisis ends.


    Construction Business Links:

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


    Show Links:

    Construction Business Systems

    One-On-One with Randall

    CoConstruct for Home Builders and Remodelers


    Show Notes:

    00:02:51: Tech Tip of the Week: Apple Airpods Pro

    00:04:14: Guest Introduction: Spencer Padgett of CoConstruct

    00:05:18: Spencer’s background

    00:08:41: How are builders coping with the COVID-19 Virus

    00:12:59: What does the future hold for contractors?

    00:15:43: What will we benefit by this pandemic?

    00:17:25: What can we do to prepare for the post-coronavirus time?

    00:19:45: What you can do to be prepared for the future.

    00:23:30: More ways to be prepared for the future.

    00:25:45: What is CoConstruct?

    00:27:21: New feature: Estimating with CoConstruct

    00:31:21: A special offer for our listeners

    00:33:34: How to contact Spencer Padgett

    00:34:53: Final words of wisdom

    00:35:26: Free call for our listeners

    00:36:25: Quote of the Week by Christian D. Larson


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    37 min

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