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

The Incredible Journey of Francisca Alonso - Builder and Architect


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Today we are going to have the great privilege to learn from, what I consider, a perfect model of a perfect contractor. Francisca Alonso is so much more than just an incredible designer and builder, as you’ll find out in this episode.


Francisca is, I think, a genius at her craft. She and her team have perfected the design-build system, and are a model company for any contractor that wants to better serve their clients.


Under her leadership, AV Architects + Builders has received Best of Houzz Awards in 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012. In addition to having also received the Best Contractor of Northern Virginia 2017 - Northern VA Magazine, AV Architects + Builders has been Featured in Home & Design Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine, Home & Design 100 Top Designers Portfolio, Modern Luxury DC Magazine, LUXE Interiors + Design Magazine.


**Links and Resources**


Scientific Remodeling System - Systems and Processes for Contractors

Affluent Contractor - Advanced marketing systems for contractors

Construction Professionals Forum - a closed Facebook group of Contractors, Remodelers, and Builders

AV Architects

Francisca Alonso’s book: Nesting for Empty Nesters: The Vacation Style Approach to Aging in Place. Use the coupon code AVARCH to receive a discount on your purchase on Amazon.

Synology - NAS Drive info

Drobo NAS Drive Info

Seagate Hard Drives


Show Notes:


00:01:53: Tech Tip of the Week: NAS Drives

00:07:36: Introduction of our guest Francisca Alonso of AV Architects + Builders

00:09:27: Francisca's Background

00:11:16: What differentiates AV Architects + Builders

00:12:28: Francisca's famous father - also an architect

00:15:01: The reason for her firm’s success

00:15:59: Further differntiation of AV Architects + Builders

00:17:20: Using technology to communicate with clients

00:18:41: Types of products they are working on currently

00:19:57: What has SRS meant to AV's business?

00:22:04: How to contact Francisca Alonso

00:22:36: Her book and a discount code

00:23:25: Aging population means better clients, more work

00:23:53: Her advice to contractors

00:26:11: Summary of the episode


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