Each member of the Remodelers Advantage team brings a unique and powerful point of view to our organization and I love it. Having an array of personality types, and people with differing sets of experience on our bench means that we can have a wide set of information at our fingertips, and we deliver that
We are lucky enough to work with some of the smartest people in the industry — and I love it because they, like everyone here, believes in sharing their expertise and knowledge to help everyone in the community succeed. One of my favorites is Tim Faller, president of Field Training Services. Tim is a master
Remodelers Advantage president, Victoria Downing, announces an enhancement to their popular program, Talent Management Plus™ (TMP), an advanced, employee pre-screening solution for remodelers. “We’re delighted to announce a collaboration with John Mathis, president of Keyline Company, to help us deliver even greater results to our remodeling clients through the TMP program.
I’ve been talking to dozens of our members over the last couple of weeks and 95% of these remodeling company owners tell me that business is up, backlog is building, and they are very optimistic about 2012. This is great news as it means personal income will rise again, profits will be generated, and new
You, like everyone else, are doing more with less, working harder than ever. However, too much work makes for a stagnant, burnt out business owner. To remain fresh, energetic, and enthusiastic — all necessary attributes for those serious about competing in this tough market — you must create time for yourself and take the focus
Even though we have several weeks still in October, it’s time to begin planning for 2012. We believe strongly that the companies who plan are the companies who are most successful. Just like planning and preparation are the keys to bringing a job in on time and on budget, so are they the keys to
One of the most challenging parts of running a successful company is dealing with conflicts. We are in a people business which means that conflicts are inevitable. Because most people simply don’t like dealing with unpleasant issues – issues that could potentially mean loss of business or tension in the office — a common response
Everywhere you look, people are looking at life and business in an entirely new way. We all realize that we have to invest in learning new things to give us the best chance of thriving in this environment. To continue to grow, to realize profits, and to see referrals increase once again, every remodeler should
Over the years of working with remodeling contractors, some simple patterns have become apparent. One remodeler’s strong interest in people leads to success in sales. Another’s love for design produces award-winning projects. Both companies can enjoy a certain level of success and stability over time. But to develop a larger company complete with beautiful office
Everyone has to be smart about generating leads. Marketing is more important than ever and many of us are finding that we have to spend much more to generate enough leads for our business. Below are ten tactics that you should have in place in your business before you do anything else. If you don’t
