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(1:09) In This Episode: Disruptive Influences

Nothing forces a remodeling business to change (for better or worse) quite like a disruptor. From the big box stores of the 80s and home and garden shows of the 90s, all the way to today’s Google Local Services ads, we’ve seen time and again how disruptors change the game irreversibly and in the most fundamental ways. But more important than knowing what’s behind these far-reaching changes is knowing how to react and adjust to them. In this episode of Remodeling Mastery, Mark talks about three disruptive influences displacing established systems in home improvement: time, technology and transparency.

(11:24) Thought Leader Interview with Tony Mancini, Publisher and Group Director at SGC Horizon

For today’s Thought Leader segment, Mark brings in Tony Mancini, whose long career in design and construction journalism and publishing has given him incredible insight into key areas of the home improvement industry. They talk about seismic shifts in the marketplace, the scale and pace of change, trends in tech innovation and adaptation, and much, much more. If you’re an overwhelmed, time-starved remodeler struggling to stay current, make sure you stick around to the very end of this episode.

In 2019, Mark G. Richardson is taking his popular podcast series to the next level with a fresh new format in store for listeners. Mark will be integrating interviews with thought leaders who have experienced tremendous success in the industry and growing their own businesses to share snippets of wisdom to help you achieve the same. Additionally, Mark is bringing in some experts to share key indicators that they're seeing out there in the marketplace that could have a monumental impact on your business.