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Join us in looking back on Episode 22 with guest Andrew Schroeder! In this episode, Victoria and Mark talk to guest Andrew Schroeder about how to use your remodeling experience to grow your business by profitably flipping houses, minimizing the risks and maximizing the benefits, and the challenges of acting as your own client. As... The post Ep.178: How to Make Huge Profits Without Clients with Andrew Schroeder appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Adapted from his popular motivational book, “Getting To ‘Us’,”  guest Joe Curcillo expertly guides business leaders through the processes of mission analysis, productivity evaluation and goal prioritization to determine their company’s ultimate path to success. In this episode, he shares the foundational epicenter for unity throughout a company and establishes the blueprint for future goals... The post Ep.177: The Journey To Your Unifying Vision with Joe Curcillo appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Jeff Borovitz has trained hundreds of remodeling sales people, designers and owners to help them increase sales and margins.  So, we have asked him to join us here to share his top ten sales tips with our listeners. Jeff is a franchise owner of Sandler Training and the Remodelers Advantage Sandler Sales Trainer. He has... The post Ep.176: Top 10 Sales Tips for Remodelers with Jeff Borovitz appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

In today’s episode of PowerTips Unscripted, we are featuring one of our more popular episodes. If you have topic ideas for an episode or a guest we should be interviewing, send an email to victoria@remodelersadvantage.com.  Enjoy!     The Kaizen practice focuses on improving existing, standardized processes by eliminating waste and was first practiced in Japanese businesses... The post Ep.175: Using Kaizen to Improve Your Business with Michael Sauri [Unscripted Back-Up] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

As an FBI Special Agent and Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, guest Robin Dreeke built relationships and confidential human sources across 22 nationalities during his career. These days, he works with companies of all sizes, helping newly promoted leaders, executives, and teams succeed and grow.  In this episode, he shares expert insight... The post Ep.174: How to Build Authentic Trust with Robin Dreeke appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

In today’s episode of PowerTips Unscripted, we are featuring one of our more popular episodes. If you have topic ideas for an episode or a guest we should be interviewing, send an email to victoria@remodelersadvantage.com.  Enjoy!     Guest Andy Haste is among one of Remodelers Advantages most successful members, and he attributes that success to... The post Ep.173: [Unscripted Back-Up] How to Achieve Consistency in Revenue and Profit with Andy Haste appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

As a society, we are now spending close to four hours per day on our smartphones, a 59% increase compared to just two years ago. The total amount of time that each person spends in front of all media per day is 12 hours and 21 minutes, which is up 11% over two years, and... The post Ep.172: How Technology is Impacting Your Mental Health, Relationships & Productivity at Work with Rob Krecak appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

More and more remodeling and home building contractors realize the value their design services bring to their clients, and it is becoming a profit center for many companies.  Guest Dan Baumann is here to share the many reasons why you should be charging a fair price for your design services. Dan is the founder of... The post Ep.171: Design Services as a Profit Center For Your Business with Dan Baumann appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Hiring is on everybody’s mind these days.  But, utilizing the proper tools in the hiring process is key to ensuring you’re creating a great team.  Guest Mike DiFabion is here to share over 20 years of experience in the remodeling industry and the tips and tricks to creating a smooth, efficient hiring process. Mike started... The post Ep.170: Helpful Tips on Hiring with Mike DiFabion appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

The U.S. home and remodeling market continues to be influenced by a variety of housing and lifestyle changes, brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.  As this year comes to a close and we begin to prepare for 2022, we can learn and grow from these patterns.  Guest Abbe Will is here to share some pandemic-induced... The post Ep.169: Opportunities and Challenges for Residential Remodeling in 2022 with Abbe Will appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Many people believe that innovation comes from a sudden “aha!” moment, but, that is rarely the case.  So, guest Ben Bensaou is here to share how to continuously embed innovation into your company using a systematic approach. Ben Bensaou is a professor and former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD. As an innovation consultant, he... The post Ep.168: How to Embed Innovation into Your Remodeling Company with Ben Bensaou appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

In a field filled with uncertainty, remodeling teams may find themselves asking an abundance of questions on a regular basis.  And, in many cases, there are questions that haven’t even come to mind yet! So, guest Michael Anschel is here to provide insight into topics that you may not have known you needed. Michael is... The post Ep.167: Answers to Questions You Didn’t Know You Had with Michael Anschel appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

The labor shortage has been a frequent topic on this show, and this episode is going to join the ranks.  Guest Andrew Schmidt is here to talk about AMEK’s apprentice and internship program, and the importance of investing in future generations. Andrew and his twin brother started their business as roofing installers in 1996, and... The post Ep.166: Why It’s Critical to Invest in The Next Generation with Andrew Schmidt appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Are you looking for innovative tax strategies to reduce you or your clients’ tax burden?  Or, simply sick of paying more than you need to in taxes? Then tune into this episode to hear vital information that you won’t want to miss! Guest Shauna Wekherlien, CPA provides proven, legal, effective, and easy strategies that any... The post Ep.165: The Top 3 Deductions Your CPA Never Told You About with “The Tax Goddess” appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

The most common marketing mistake host Mark Harari sees is a focus on tactic without regard for strategy.  It is important to avoid adopting new fad marketing tactics, and start with a strategic foundation.  Guest Spencer Powell agrees, and he is here to share how to focus on what matters most to your business so... The post Ep.164: Focusing on What Matters Most with Spencer Powell appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

As we begin to reflect on 2021, we are taking a look back at some of our more popular episodes of the year.  Check out this episode and listen to the importance of executing a strong business strategy as you begin to make plans for 2022! A successful remodeling business isn’t only dependent on tactics... The post Ep.163: [Unscripted Back-Up] Strategy Isn’t Enough with Brian Gottlieb appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

There is one challenge most remodelers have been facing since long before the pandemic, and that is the labor shortage.  So, what are you doing to find and attract the best talent? Marketing isn’t only used as a tactic for finding sales leads, but also attracting the best talent, and guest Danielle Russell is here... The post Ep.162: Digital Marketing Tactics for Hiring with Danielle Russell appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Accurately estimating a project is critical to profit,  and one of the most challenging components of that estimate is labor.  Can you estimate labor simply and accurately? Are you spending too much time estimating labor for each job?  Guest Chad Vincent thinks so.  Tune into this episode to hear all about his new method towards... The post Ep.161: A Secret Shortcut to Estimating Labor with Chad Vincent appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Our lives have been turned upside down due to the pandemic, especially in the construction industry.  Dealing with supply chain issues, a critical shortage of labor (especially craftsmen), and lingering concerns about COVID-19, many are stuck wondering how to get through it all. However, all of this has also helped provide perspective about moving forward. ... The post Ep.160: Surviving Post-Pandemic: How Do You Find Balance in Your World? with Bob Logan appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Sometimes it may feel that kindness is in short supply.  That’s why it’s so important to take the initiative to remain vigilant and recognize kindness whenever you can.  Guest Chris Stebnitz shares something he does weekly, that results in a huge impact on those around him. Chris is a third-generation remodeling company owner in Elkhorn,... The post Ep.159: One Small Thing That Makes a Big Impact on Others with Chris Stebnitz appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.