We are excited to announce that PowerTips TV will be returning this Fall! So to get you ready, we’re bringing back some of our best episodes over the past few years. Since we are in the midst of Slippage Awareness Month, we’re bringing back an episode focused on ways to control costs in production, “How
length 4:35 (not including bonus content) This week’s episode of PowerTips TV is inspired by Dale Brenke, President of Schmidt Siding & Window in Makato, Minnesota. Dale has an excellent strategy for building a strong team. He put’s out some ultra-creative ads to attract the right talent. So if hiring has been a struggle for you,
length 3:19 (not including bonus content) This week’s episode of PowerTips TV comes from Joe Zieba, owner of Zieba Builders in Southern California. Joe has a great tool for avoiding the costly mistakes associated with hiring the wrong employee. Did you know that on average, a company spends about nearly $4,000 to recruit, hire and train a new
length 3:39 (not including bonus content) Have you ever wished you were in better physical shape? Do you find yourself watching your weight at home but totally ignore calories when you’re at work? Or are you working so much that you’re not taking the time you need to work out and be healthy? Well, in
length 3:56 (not including bonus content) This week’s episode of PowerTips TV is inspired by Roundtables member Herb Lagois of Lagois Design Build Renovate in Ottawa. Herb used the Ask Your Burning Question page to request that I give some work-life balance tips. I’m happy to oblige, Herb! So, whether you are understaffed and have
length 3:42 (not including bonus content) Are you part of a family business? If so, do you feel everyone in the family is on the same page with business goals or are you frustrated because everyone seems to want different things? Is the leadership of the business now and into the future clear and spelled
length 4:05 (not including bonus content) Have you ever thought about what will happen to your business when you’re ready to retire? Or worse, what if something happened and you weren’t able to work? The truth is that most remodeling company owners find themselves too absorbed in running the business to work on longer term
length 4:19 (not including bonus content) Your office space is one of the longest term overhead expenses you’ll ever take on. You shouldn’t have to go it alone! In this week’s episode, I’ll share the secret ingredient to not overspending and getting a great deal on your company office. Are you less than confident that you
length 3:49 (not including bonus content) Have you ever considered working with architects as a way to grow your business? Architects can be a tremendous source of profitable projects, but only if you approach this group of professionals effectively. In today’s episode, I’ll share how to craft a message that separates you from the pack
length 5:16 (not including bonus content) Of all the choices you make when starting a business, one of the most important is the type of legal structure you select for your company. But this is not a “set it and forget it” decision limited to start-ups. If you’re in scale-up mode, then you may want
