Online reviews can be the “Lifeblood” of any remodeling company’s business and marketing strategy and in Episode 9, Victoria and Mark speak with Bryan Sebring a very successful remodeler who has mastered the art of collecting online reviews from his satisfied clients. Bryan is the Owner of Sebring Design Build in Naperville, IL and has
In my experience working with remodeling companies in the US and Canada, I find that, in many cases, all information learned in the process of completing a project is lost as soon as the job is finished. The end-of-project debrief meeting, or as some call it, the “post-mortem,” can be a very effective tool for
We are constantly encouraging our Roundtables members to focus on a healthy work/life balance and to avoid the long hours; working late, missing family time and wearing themselves out. One key contributor to a healthy balance and remaining free from the “daily grind” is to work more effectively on a daily basis… really focusing on
As your remodeling business grows, you will no doubt be faced with issues along the way. We hear from many of our Roundtables members that HR issues can be a huge obstacle to growth and the day-to-day running of their respective businesses. Adding personnel quickly to meet demand and then attempting to manage the growing
Is this the scenario for your production meetings? People file into the room in about the same order each week. They sit in the same chairs or lean against the wall in the same place. They sit quietly while you “discuss” information that you think they will appreciate. Then you discuss each job and what
Whether you are looking to re-build your website in 2018, or perhaps you are building a site for the first time, it’s imperative to find a Content Management System (CMS) that will allow you and your staff to make changes to your website quickly and easily. We have many members who have built their remodeling
For business owners, the tragic events unfolding before us in Texas prove the critical importance of having a disaster recovery plan. Ask yourself, “How would my business survive such a catastrophe? How would we continue to operate?” According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster, and
This week we are taking a closer look at what can go wrong with your website, no matter if you are just getting started, re-building or even evaluating your current website. On Tuesday’s PowerTip, Dave Kelley provided 5 things to keep in mind when looking at your domain name strategy, and today we throw it
I love email marketing. It’s one of the most effective marketing channels available and costs next to nothing. In fact, clocking in at a jaw-dropping ROI of 4400%, you would be hard-pressed to find a better place to spend your marketing dollar. Of course, to realize that level of return, you need to do a
Between my brother and me, we know everything. The answer to your last question… well, that’s one my brother knows. In all jobs – especially remodeling – there will be times when you don’t know the answer to something. In and of itself, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, it can cause major problems for
