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Our Consultants / Facilitators
Linda Case has been part of the remodeling industry for over 30 years. She's in constant contact with hundreds of remodelers around the country each year — helping, advising, coaching, solving problems. Her work with companies focuses on three critical principles:
- Set personal and business goals and create a roadmap to them.
- Let buyers know how good you are and charge them for it.
- Make sure your business enhances your personal life.
Linda is an award winning speaker who influences thousands of remodelers each year with her mobilizing programs for bettering their businesses — and their lives.
She is also an award winning writer — author of seven industry bestselling books! Her newest books include Mastering the Business of Remodeling and The Remodelers Marketing PowerPak, co-authored with Victoria Downing, The Remodeler's Guide to Making and Managing Money, a step-by-step guide to creating an action plan for profit in your business and Mastering the Business of Design/Build Remodeling, co-authored with Victoria Downing and Wendy Jordan.
Many of you know Linda as a monthly columnist for Remodeling magazine. But first and foremost, Linda is a valued business advisor to hundreds of remodelers who swear by her ability to transform companies while helping them attain their visions, goals and dreams.
Victoria Downing CGP, is president of Remodelers Advantage Inc., a consulting company specializing in providing strategic business management information to the remodeling contractor. Since 1990, Victoria has worked with her partner, Linda Case, to help remodelers make more money and reach higher levels of success.
Victoria has been awarded the Harold Hammerman Spirit of Education Award (1996) for excellence in training and education from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). She is a co-author of The Remodelers Marketing PowerPak, and Mastering the Business of Remodeling: An Action Plan for Profit, Progress and Peace of Mind, and Mastering the Business of Design/Build Remodeling. She is a contributing editor for Remodeling magazine and her columns and articles have appeared in dozens of magazines dedicated to the remodeling industry.
She is a facilitator for the renowned peer-review program, Remodelers Advantage Roundtables, an exclusive membership program for remodelers striving to be at the top levels of success. This program currently has over 190 company owner members throughout the nation.
In addition, she has been a featured presenter at major industry shows throughout the country and is known as an energetic, enthusiastic speaker.
Charles "Chuck" Botwright comes from a vary of business backgrounds. He has spent time in the high fashion business industry and traveled the US auditing federal government agencies. Chuck got an entrepreneurial spirit during the "dot-com" craze and went to work for a start up Software Company. The next stop he spent the last six years learning about business operations as a Business Manager for Comcast. There, he oversaw a staff of 30 employees and managed a P&L (profit and loss) of $285 million and a Gross Profit of $135 million.
Chuck has also been consulting in the remodeling industry for the past 2 years helping companies achieve higher results and better work/life balance.
Chuck looks forward to using his diverse background to help business owners achieve success at every level.
Paul Winans, CR
A recognized leader of the remodeling industry, Paul Winans is founder, with his wife Nina, of Winans Construction, Inc., an Oakland, California firm frequently awarded for excellence since its inception in 1978.
Paul is deeply committed to encouraging participation in trade group associations and promoting professionalism in the remodeling industry. After selling the remodeling company in late 2007 Paul had more time to give back to the industry that had given him so much. A popular facilitator/consultant for Remodelers Advantage since 2000, Paul decided to expand his role and share his wealth of knowledge with the hundreds of business owners who are part of the Remodelers Advantage learning community.
Paul was recognized for his dedication to the remodeling industry in 2005, when Qualified Remodeler magazine named him one of 15 Remodeling Innovators of the past 30 years in its July 2005 30th anniversary issue.
A past president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Paul served as a NARI National officer from 2001 to 2007. Prior to that, he filled numerous positions at the local chapter level including three terms as president.
His perspective as an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the evolving remodeling industry, along with his humorous, informative presentations, have made Paul a popular, sought after speaker at national trade conferences such as The Remodeling Show and JLC Live, NARI chapters throughout the United States, and audiences in Canada and Australia.
Judith Miller, popular industry expert, began work with the remodeling community in 1984 when neighbors asked her to work part-time in their construction office. When that company grew from $350,000 to $18 million in 5 years, her fascination with construction management began. After reading an article from Harvard Business Review on the stages of business growth, she began to apply those stages to the remodeling industry.
Her first article for The Journal of Light Construction appeared in December of 1992. Thereafter she continued to write for The Journal, and to speak at industry trade shows around the country. During the same period she became a Certified Professional Advisor and Master Trainer for the Intuit Master Builder construction accounting program. She has taught Construction Accounting and Project Management at a state university, facilitated remodeling groups and presented numerous day-long seminars for local NARI and NAHB chapters.
She considers herself a “forensic accountant” and has helped many companies around the country better understand both their accounting and their job costing. Forensic accounting involves deep research into the meaning behind the numbers. Both standard accounting reports and more detailed job reports provide glimpses into the efficiencies of any organization. Understanding where the reports have validity and where they might be suspect and implementing corrective actions allow you to take control.
She is a respected teacher and trainer, a sought-after presenter and an exceptional facilitator. She knows the remodeling industry and understands the personality of remodelers. Any remodeling company will benefit from her experience and understanding.
James E. Strite, CR, CGR, is president and co-owner of Strite design + remodel, a Boise, Idaho firm founded in 1975.
Since 1989, Jim has held current national designations as a Certified Remodeler and a Certified Graduate Remodeler. In May of 1989, he was featured on the front cover of Remodeling Magazine as one of The Big 50.
Jim has been designated by Qualified Remodeler magazine as one of the nation's Top 500 remodelers every year since conception . Strite design + remodel has received the Small Business of the Year Award from the Boise Area Chamber of Commerce and it has been named the Remodeler of the Year in 1994, 1997, 1998, and 1999 by the Idaho Remodelers.
In 2001, Jim received the Foundation Award and was featured on the cover of Remodeling magazine. 2002 & 2003 Best Companies to Work For by Professional Remodeler along with Market Leader award. In 2004 selected from 32 finalist - Integrity Counts Award by Boise Better Business Bureau. In 2004 received the Psychological Healthy Workplace Award for employee involvement, family support, employee development, and health and safety. As a member of Quality Guild, SDR current recommendation rate from clients is 99%.
Jim was founder and the first president of the local chapter of NARI and has been the vice president of the Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming, Montana, and Washington NARI region VI. ( He is on the editorial board for Professional Remodelers magazine .
Jim is known for his commitment to employee empowerment and runs one of the few truly Open Book Management companies in the country. His commitment to education and continuous learning is legendary and he brings an unerring ability to hit his budgeted projections year after year.
Dave Bryan, CGR and his wife Brenda Bryan, CKD own and operate Blackdog Design/Build/Remodel, a full-service design/build remodeling company based out of Salem, NH. Now in its 17th year of operation, Blackdog provides services throughout the Merrimack Valley. The company employs 41 people and has a 3,000 square-foot kitchen and bath showroom. Blackdog is an award-winning company recognized for excellence in management and growth by leading publications in the remodeling industry, including Remodeling magazine's "Big 50" and Qualified Remodeler’s "Top 500" for 10 years running. Blackdog remodeling projects have appeared in both local and national publications.
Dave graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont's School of Business. He has been involved in residential construction for 23 years. Dave is a speaker at industry trade shows and has served as Chairman of the Remodelers Council of the New Hampshire Home Builders and Remodelers Association. Dave is also a member of Remodelers Executive Roundtable -- Mentor Group, which focuses on continuous improvement of remodeling companies with revenues of over one million dollars. In addition, Dave is an active participant in the community involving himself with the local chapter of the “ABC” program for minority students, South Church, Habitat for Humanity, The Andover Historical Society and an annual golf tournament to benefit the MSPCA.
Dave lives in Andover, MA with his wife Brenda and his daughters Gates and Flynn, and sons Kai and Bae. He enjoys spending time with his family, boating, fishing, hunting, exercising and motorcycle riding.
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