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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  • Operating With Love With Ronda Conger

    Today we are happy to have with us Ronda Conger, who has an amazing story, serves as Vice-President of CBH Homes, Idaho’s largest home builder and she is most definitely, a leader to model.


    We discussed how to change the way you run your business – for the better, the importance of being an ever-improving leader, and give you a different way to look at the challenges in your life and business. 


    Construction Business Links:

    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum
    • Affluent Contractor Website




    Show Links:

    RondaConger.com

    CBHHomes.com

    The Ronda Conger Show Podcast

    RakenApp.com


    00:01:43: Tech Tip of the Week: Raken Project Manager App

    00:06:36: Introduction of Ronda Conger – Vice President of CBH Homes

    00:07:53: Ronda’s Journey

    00:10:02: Life is messy!

    00:11:08: CBH Homes Ronda’s company

    00:14:44: How Ronda leads her team of over 200 employees

    00:18:08: If you knew better, you would do better

    00:20:53: How Ronda handles challenges

    00:24:25: Stress rolls downhill

    00:27:53: Company culture matters

    00:30:14: Ronda requires 2 things…

    00:31:41: Red Bull visits CBH Homes

    00:33:52: Ronda Conger contact info and books

    00:35:53: Summary of the episode


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    39 min
  • Day To Day Project Management For Construction
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    Today we are going to explore some of the duties of a typical project manager—what should be done before the project begins, the daily duties, and some of the things a good project manager should put in her of his reports.


    Construction Business Links:

    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Links:

    Boomerang for Gmail

    Construction Operations Manual Template


    Show Notes:

    00:02:27: Tech Tip of the Week: Boomerang for Gmail

    00:04:52: Managing before the project begins

    00:06:28: Project manager’s duties

    00:08:11: An outline of a project manager’s typical duties

    00:10:16: Daily tasks

    00:14:33: Communicating with the client

    00:16:19: Handling change orders

    00:17:08: Don’t do this!

    00:18:44: Project Manager’s reports

    00:22:48: Post your photos 

    00:23:16: File naming method

    00:26:14: Conclusion

    00:27:12: Summary of the episode

    00:28:30: Quote of the Week by Rory Burke


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    30 min
  • Building Your Team By Having Fun

    Today we are going to discuss the importance of team building, and show you some dos and don’ts that will help you build a creative and fun-loving team.

    Every team is different, so you need to make sure you have an idea of what types of activities yours enjoys and what their personalities are. With this in mind, here is a list of activities almost everyone loves, so you can pick and choose which one(s) mesh better with your team.


    Construction Business Links:
    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum
    • Affluent Contractor Website


    (Listen to the podcast for details on each)


    1. Potluck
    2. Community Service
    3. Egg Drop
    4. Scavenger Hunt
    5. Board Game Day


    Show Links:


    Express VPN


    Show Notes:


    00:01:03: Tech Tip of the Week: VPN Express

    00:07:08: Topic of the day: Teambuilding activities that your team will enjoy

    00:08:47: Benefits of teambuilding the fun way

    00:09:43: 1. Potluck lunch or dinner

    00:12:21: 2. Community service

    00:14:03: 3. Egg Drop

    00:14:58: 4. Scavenger hunt

    00:16:25: 5. Board games

    00:18:49: Conclusion

    00:20:46: Quote of the Week by Michael Gerber


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    22 min
  • Removing Friction From Your Business

    Today we are going to discuss one of the most important topics in business profitability: Friction. Our guest today is Roger Dooley who literally wrote the book on Friction and will share with us how to be more aware of the obstacles standing in the way of business’ success, and ways to smooth them out—and if you listen carefully, you’ll soon know how to be the best contractor in town.


    Construction Business Links:
    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum
    • Affluent Contractor Website


    Show Links:


    Friction – The Untapped Force That Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage

    Brainfluence – 100 Ways To Persuade and Convince Consumers With Neuromarketing

    DW085K 5-BEAM LASER POINTER


    Show Notes:


    00:01:48: Tech Tip of the Week: 5-beam laser pointer

    00:05:48: Introduction of our guest Roger Dooley

    00:07:54: Roger Dooley’s background

    00:09:45: Why did you write your book, Friction?

    00:13:07: How much money is wasted by friction in businesses?

    00:16:33: What companies have been exceptional at removing friction?

    00:18:50: Remove the friction from your business

    00:19:18: What are some of the ways contractors can remove friction from their marketing?

    00:25:53: Other examples of great marketing techniques

    00:28:05: Loayalty with High Effort vs Low Effort clients

    00:31:03: What can contractors do to improve their efforts in production?

    00:33:28: How can contractors reduce internal friction?

    00:35:29: Friction in bureaucracy

    00:40:18: When can friction be beneficial to business?

    00:42:10: Summary of the episode 

    00:44:02: Quote of the Week by Jeff Bezos



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    45 min
  • How To Release Trapped Value

    Today we are going to look into how to make your company more efficient, more profitable, and a better place to work. We are going to take a deep dive into trapped value—what it is, where it is, and how you can make the most out of the trapped value in your business.






    Construction Business Links:


    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum
    • Affluent Contractor Website






    Show Links:


    TSheets

    Trapped Value video 





    Show Notes:


    00:01:23: Tech Tip of the Week: EXIF Metadata

    00:06:06: Book review – Pivot to the Future

    00:08:47: What is “trapped value”?

    00:09:12: Where can you find trapped value?

    00:12:00: Evaluate your staff

    00:14:40: Should you go 100% subs?

    00:15:38: How effective is your marketing?

    00:15:58: Releasing the trapped value in the office space

    00:17:20: Releasing trapped value in the field

    00:22:45: Release trapped value in your marketing

    00:26:49: Summary of the episode

    00:28:56: Quote of the Week


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    30 min
  • Determining Cultural Fit When Recruiting

    Today we are joined by Erin Longmoon of Zephyr Recruiting to discuss what cultural fit is, why it’s so important to consider during the hiring process, and ways you can hire the best people to grow your business.




    Construction Business Links:


    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum
    • Affluent Contractor Website




    Show Links:
    • Zephyr Recruiting




    Show Notes:


    00:01:28: Episode 100 – A milestone

    00:03:01: Tech Tip of the Week: eero Plus Plan

    00:13:08: What is company culture?

    00:14:07: What are Core Values?

    00:15:43: How to determine cultural fit when recruiting

    00:20:31: What is company personality?

    00:22:52: How does Zephyr Recruiting customize its recruiting method

    00:24:29: Why job postings are important.

    00:28:27: How to find out the real talents and skills of a candidate

    00:29:30: Why you need to include your team in the recruiting process

    00:31:03: Teams need to be coached to get the best A-players

    00:32:57: What is Zephyr Recruiting?

    00:34:59: A special offer to our listeners from Zephyr Recruiting

    00:36:10: How to contact Erin Longmoon

    00:37:19: Summary of the episode

    00:38:52: Quote of the Week by Steve Jobs


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    40 min
  • Smart Questions... Wise Answers
    Today we are going to go over some of the questions that are being asked in the Construction Professional’s Forum on Facebook. We’ll cover a wide variety of topics on this episode. Hopefully one or two of the answers will help you streamline your company and make projects more profitable.


    Construction Business Links:


    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum
    • Affluent Contractor Website


    Show Notes:


    00:01:42: Tech Tip of the Week: Cross Laminated Timber

    00:07:58: How do I add design to my business?

    00:10:40: What’s the best way to estimate cabinetry?

    00:14:49: Should you build your own website?

    00:20:23: How can fine-tuning your systems affect your business?

    00:21:59: How can I avoid not getting paid what I’m owed?

    00:26:03: How can I have proof that the product I gave an installer was given in good condition?

    00:27:48: How long should your warranty be?

    00:31:15: What networking methods have been beneficial to your business?

    00:33:26: Should I be afraid of removing bearing walls?

    00:35:55: Can Facebook really help grow my business?

    00:38:37: What is a Pre-Construction Conference?

    00:40:54: Charging for estimates video

    00:41:17: Summary of the episode

    00:42:14: Quote of the Week by Kubra Sait


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    44 min
  • Improving Time Management Using the Eisenhower Matrix
    Episode Summary:


    Today we discuss how to get more done with the precious amount of time you have each day using the Eisenhower Matrix.


    Construction Business Links:


    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum
    • Affluent Contractor Website

    “True leaders don’t invest in buildings…. They invest in people. Why? Because success without a successor is failure. So your legacy should not be in buildings, programs, or projects; your legacy must be in people.” ~ Myles Munroe


    Show Notes:


    00:01:59: Tech Tip of the Week: Hire a Technology Integrator

    00:09:53: Topic: The Eisenhower Matrix explained

    00:10:47: What Eisenhower accomplished

    00:11:58: Stephen Covey popularized the Eisenhower Matrix

    00:12:30: Humans are not good at prioritizing

    00:13:54: What is the Eisenhower Matrix?

    00:16:41: Here’s how to start categorizing your tasks

    00:18:02: A quick review of the Eisenhower Matrix structure

    00:19:38: Here’s how to see what you are prioritizing

    00:24:17: Do a brain dump

    00:26:06: Another tool to help you succeed

    00:27:55: Summary of the episode

    00:29:07: Quote of the Week by Myles Munroe


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    30 min
  • 30 Ways To Market A Residential Construction Company
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    Today we are going to discuss several ways to market a residential construction company. Without a solid marketing strategy, you can’t expect your business to flourish. It is key to any business. So today we are going to explore 30 different ways you can market yourself. Some methods will be familiar to you, I’m sure, and some may jostle those little gray cells and help you be more innovative in your marketing.

     

    Construction Business Links: 


    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum


    Show Notes:


    00:01:43: Tech Tip of the Week: Apple Spotlight Search Engine

    00:07:36: Topic: 30 Ways to Market your Residential Construction Business

    00:08:03: 1. Yard signs

    00:09:36: 2. Email and Newsletters

    00:10:03: 3. Marketing to the neighborhood you are working in

    00:11:03: 4. Truck signs

    00:12:04: 5. Referrals

    00:12:21: 6. Your website

    00:14:43: 7. Facebook ads

    00:15:55: 8. Instagram for business

    00:16:26: 9. Digital display ads

    00:16:49: 10. Social media

    00:18:36: 11. Google ads

    00:18:43: 12. Youtube videos

    00:19:39: 13. Present at neighborhood associations

    00:20:00: 14. Houzz, Porch, Angie’s List

    00:21:02: 15. School newsletters

    00:21:45: 16. Landing pages

    00:23:54: 17. Billboards

    00:24:46: 18. Networking

    00:25:29: 19. and 20. Television and Radio

    00:26:35: 21. Postcards

    00:27:08: 22. Chamber of Commerce

    00:27:46: 23. NAHB 

    00:28:30: 24. NARI

    00:28:59: 25. BBB

    00:29:59: 26. Using reports and guides as lead magnets

    00:30:49: 27. Videos

    00:31:29: 28. Start a podcast

    00:33:49: 29. Magazine ads

    00:34:30: 30. Online chatbots

    00:37:30: Summary of the episode

    00:39:34: Quote of the week by Simon Sinek


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    40 min
  • How To Best Focus On Your Construction Business

    Today we are going to discuss how to get more focused on your business — specifically, how to excite and energize your team, tune your communication, and zoom in on your business. 

    1. Know and feel the power of laser focus
    2. Get intimate with your employees
    3. Have fun and be fun
    4. Relax to energize
    5. Turn meetings into Focus Sessions
    6. Invite a challenge
    7. Huddle
    8. Stop multitasking and start Chunking
    9. Do one great thing
    10. Let go


    Construction Business Links:


    • Scientific Remodeling System
    • The Construction Professionals Forum
    • Affluent Contractor Website


    Show Links:


    Pomodoro Focus App Download


    Show Notes:


    00:01:54: Tech Tip of the Week: The Brydge Keyboard for the 2018 iPad Pro

    00:07:44: Topic: Review of “Focus Like A Laser Beam” book

    00:08:46: What a contractor can get out of this book

    00:10:00: There are 10 key points to achieve focus

    00:11:13: What is laser focus?

    00:11:55: 1. Know and feel the power of laser focus

    00:14:50: 2. Get intimate with your employees

    00:16:36: 3. Have fun and be fun

    00:21:16: 4. Relax to energize

    00:24:10: Part 2: Tune Your Dialogue

    00:24:15: 5. Turning meetings into focus sessions

    00:27:29: 6. Invite a challenge

    00:29:01: 7. Huddle – quick meetings

    00:31:48: Part 3: Zoom in

    00:31:53: 8. Stop multitasking and start Chunking

    00:32:32: 9. Do one great thing

    00:34:47: 10. Let go

    00:37:22: Summary of the episode

    00:39:21: Quote of the Week by Steve Jobs


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    40 min

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