Have you ever played one of those educational survivor games? They always start with a crisis (like a plane crash or a shipwreck) that leaves you and your team with only your problem-solving skills and a motley array of items to survive. If you haven’t been part of a game like this, you should. There are
Ever wonder why some people have all the best employees? Why they seem to sell every lead they touch? Why everyone knows them wherever they go? Most likely they are utilizing the techniques taught in the best selling book How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie. And in this week’s episode of
Have you ever wondered if you’re paying your field staff fairly? Are you worried that you may not be getting the superstars on your staff? There’s a small and very common mistake that’s made by even multimillion dollar remodeling companies that can dramatically impact these issues. In today’s episode of PowerTips TV, I’ll share what
It’s time for the first ever installment of “Skills every remodeler should have, but don’t think it’s very important, so they don’t take the time to figure out how to do it.” (It’s a working title.) Let’s kick off this series with the burning question, “How can I remember people’s names?” – something every remodeler should know
Have you ever wondered what other remodelers pay themselves? Are you concerned that you may be underpaid? You’re not alone. When most remodelers are just starting out, they pay themselves next-to-nothing “for the good of the company.” But as their business grows, increasing owners compensation becomes a challenging proposition. I hear questions like, “how much is too
There’s a lot more to hiring than just sticking an ad on Craigslist. Successful hiring is a three-phase process that includes finding, hiring and keeping superstar employees. So, how solid is your current hiring process? In today’s episode of PowerTips TV I’ll give you tips to successfully accomplish the first phase: finding superstars. Included in this episode:
Parking lots, traffic lights, scribes and soapboxes. Do you know what these four things have in common? If you didn’t say “meetings” then this is a must-see episode of PowerTips TV! Whether you have two employees or 200, meetings are a must-do component to operating a successful remodeling company. But it takes more than just
Every single touch with another human being is an opportunity for your company to shine. It’s a chance to differentiate yourself from the competition. And the out-of-office reply is the single most overlooked opportunity a remodeler has to be remarkable. Now, the amount of mileage you can get on this will certainly vary. If you’re new
In part one of this two part series, we discussed why some remodelers earn more and spend less, and others do not. Today we’ll discuss how the “Big Dogs” do it. Every remodeling company wants to eliminate steps that add no value to the business or may even cost you money, which eats into your
Do you have a plan in place for when it’s time to retire? Will you be able to sell your remodeling business or pass it on to a family member? Since you’re probably the most valuable player in your company it can be impossible just to take a vacation, attend a conference, or even take
