Remodelers On The Rise
Episodes
Are You Ready to Hire?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle Hunt and Laurel Winkle tackle the pressing question many remodeling business owners face: when is the right time to hire help? A...
Honing Your Process: SOPs for Design, Development, and Beyond
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Remodelers On The Rise, Kyle Hunt engages with Elijah McDonald to explore crucial strategies for enhancing design and de...
6 Hiring Myths Remodelers Need to Know
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Kyle Hunt interviews Paul Sanneman from Contractor Staffing Source about hiring myths and best practices. Paul shares six myth...
Why Do You Want to Grow Your Remodeling Business?
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle as Ken Combs, owner of CQC Home, shares his journey and why he wants to continue to grow his remodeling business. Ken highlights the importa...
Using DISC to Build Your Dream Remodeling Team
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kyle Hunt engages in a captivating conversation with Laura Birkey, a seasoned DISC expert and co-owner of A Long Work, exploring...
Do You Have These 3 Things Dialed In?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kyle Hunt in this episode as he tackles 3 critical topics for remodelers. Kyle stresses the importance of clear communication with clients, ...
The Team. The Team. The Team
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kyle Hunt engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Vicki Suiter from Suiter Business Builders, shedding light on the cr...
The Power of Charging for Design and Development
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode originally broadcasted on the Profit Tool Belt Podcast, Kyle dissects the drawbacks of providing free estimates and introd...
Keeping Your Business & Marriage Strong: Lessons in Running a Remodeling Business with Your Spouse
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Remodelers On The Rise! Join host Kyle Hunt in a captivating episode as he chats with Austin and Kali Cornell, owners of MSC Enterprises. T...
How to Build a Strong Remodeling Business
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle Hunt engages in a compelling conversation with Nick Kornea, owner of LBK Design Build, to uncover the...
The Power of Project Scheduling: A Conversation with Paul McManus
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kyle Hunt as he engages in a captivating discussion with Paul McManus of McManus Kitchen & Bath on the significant impact project scheduling...
Mapping Your Path to Success: Tools and Strategies for Vision Planning
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Kyle Hunt as he dives into a thought-provoking conversation about keeping your company's vision on track with special guest, Ryan Englin, th...
Building Know, Like, and Trust: 1 Remodelers Success Story
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join Kyle as he sits down with Dennis Gehman and Travis Yoder of Gehman Design Build to discuss their successful marketing efforts wi...
Navigating Job Costing in Your Remodeling Business
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Remodelers on the Rise, join your host Kyle Hunt as he delves into one of his favorite topics: Job Costing. With over 15 yea...
What's Your Dream Remodeling Business?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of remodeling business do you want? In this episode, Kyle provides insightful examples and examines the contrasting aspirations of remodeler...
Behind The Scenes With JobTread: Two Remodelers Share Their Experiences
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode of the Remodelers On The Rise podcast as we go behind the scenes and chat with two experienced remodelers, Peter Ranney from Ra...
Implementation Matters
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle interviews Houston, a remodeler who shares the improvements he's made in his business over the past few months as he's implement...
Leading Your Remodeling Team to Success with Vicki Suiter
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle Hunt engages in a dynamic conversation with Vicki Suiter, the founder of Suiter Business Builders. Together, they explore the es...
JobTread? Other Software? It Doesn't Matter Unless You IMPLEMENT IT
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of the podcast, Kyle Hunt interviews Tom Houghton, owner of Round Peg Solutions, a leading technology consulting company. To...
How "Open Book Management" Has Worked Wonders for This Remodeler
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to take your remodeling business to the next level? In this episode of the podcast, Kyle Hunt interviews Aaron about his implementation of the...
Leveling Up Your Sales Process
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this segment from the Remodelers On The Rise 15th Birthday Bash, we look at developing a strong sales process. ----- To explore more resources tail...
Effectively Marketing Your Remodeling Business
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remodeler, are you looking to effectively market your business? In this podcast, we share the section from the recent Remodelers On The Rise 15th Birt...
Remodeler, Know Your Numbers!
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If Kyle's said it once, he's said it a thousand times. You need to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS to be a successful remodeler! On today's episode, we get a little...
Driving Traffic and Converting Leads: 4 Keys Remodelers Need to Understand
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle sits down with Spencer Powell of Builder Funnel as he delves into the essential marketing practices that remodeling professional...
From $250k to $2.5 Million Through the Power of Referrals
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle as he interviews Tiffany Welsh, who shares her story about leveraging strategic partnerships with realtors to catapult her remodeling busine...
Remodelers On The Rise is Celebrating 15 Years in Business!
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bit of a milestone and we wanted to do something fun to celebrate. One of the things I've always been focused on is making sure that any c...
Who's Your Next Hire and WHY?
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who's Your Next Hire and WHY? These are key questions that every remodeler should know as they look at the future of their remodeling business and ...
Time Management: Identify Your Bottlenecks and Learn This Foundational Skill
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle sits down with Dominic Rubino of 10xBLT to discuss the importance of mastering this foundational skill. This episode provides ...
Keys To Success For A Strong Remodeling Business!
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"What Are Some Of The Keys To Success For A Strong Remodeling Business?" This is the question Kyle posed to the Remodelers Community Facebook Group. K...
The Power of Strategic Partnerships in Your Remodeling Business
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want your remodeling business to thrive, paying attention to strategic partnerships is critical. In this episode of Remodelers On The Rise, Kyl...
Creating a Culture of Service
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Elnian Gilbert from ZingTrain to discuss how remodelers can train their team and deliver excellent customer service. Elnian shared...
The Power of Data: Adapting to Shifting Consumer Insights in the Remodeling Industry
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle as he interviews Mark Richardson, a renowned expert in the remodeling industry, for an engaging discussion on the latest consumer insights ...
Transform Your Team's Attitude (From Bad to GREAT) Like This Remodeler
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Howlett with Diamond Hill Builders set out to improve his team's attitude, create a better work environment, a craft the Ultimate Building Exper...
Cost of Project Execution Training Live and In-Person
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the method that transforms how you estimate and sell your remodeling projects! Cost of Project Execution (C.O.P.E.) can help you: Be more ...
The Importance of Estimating for Profitability in Remodeling
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle and guests Nolan Orfield and Jack Dean from Clear Estimates as they delve into the crucial role of estimating in achieving profitability in ...
Generate Great Project Leads in 2023 (and beyond) - Here's the marketing to focus on!
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What should be your marketing focus for generating great project leads? Joaquin Erazo has been a successful Marketing Strategist in the remodeling ind...
A Behind The Scenes Look at Our Crafting the Client Experience Event
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like from the initial time that a prospective client reaches out to you all the way through to the completion of the project? What ...
Job Tread, BuilderTrend, Co-Construct - Oh My! How to Successfully Implement Software in Your Remodeling Business
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kyle interviews Jef Forward on how he's approached implementing software throughout his 25 years as a remodeler. We'll look at how technology c...
Unlocking Success: The Power of Accurate Job Costing in Remodeling Business
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the critical aspect of accurate job costing in the remodeling industry. Discover the true importance of job costing as w...
Impactful Interviewing Skills Remodelers Need to Learn
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a strong interview process? Kyle interviews Steve Ezikian on how to develop strong processes for hiring the right employees in your remode...
2 Quick Tips to Strengthen Your Sales Process
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle shares 2 tools remodelers can use to help transform their sales process, educate prospects, and better qualify early in the process. Download you...
How This Remodeler Grew Their Business to $5.2 Million With Coaching
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During this podcast episode, Kyle has a conversation with Bret Oleksyn, the founder of Odd Fellow Contracting. Under Kyle's coaching, Bret has success...
How 1 Remodeler is Creatively Utilizing Overseas Help
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron McGinnis with Craft Built has effectively been outsourcing a lot of design, marketing, office, etc. work overseas. It's a unique approach and on...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Craftspeople
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Mark Valchine, a Career & Technical Education Homebuilding teacher in Michigan who is working to inspire the next generation of remodelers...
Growing Your Remodeling Business with Video
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle and Contractor Growth Network's Logan Shinholser as they discuss the core videos all remodelers should develop and tips on how to get them d...
The Quick 5
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a recording of a call Kyle recently did with his Remodelers VIP Club working on client communication. Specifically, we're going to ...
10 Ways You Can Give Your Clients a Remarkable Remodeling Experience
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Delivering a remarkable service is key to building a strong and thriving remodeling business, but it's hard work! If you deliver a remarkable experien...
Core Pillar: Financials
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle will give you a small peak into the training that the Remodelers VIP Club enjoyed in the first 2 months of the year. We'll talk about some key ar...
An Interesting Conversation with 2 Authors of "Pretty Good House"
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle interviews Dan Kolbert and Emily Mottram, two of the authors of the new book Pretty Good House. Pretty Good House provides a framework and guidel...
Wildcard Topics to Help Strengthen Your Remodeling Business
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle explores helpful tools and advice for your remodeling business! Sign up today to join Kyle for "A Clear Success Path for Your #1 Marketing Priori...
Resources That I Recommend
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are companies, software, and technology that I am frequently telling my remodeling clients about and highly recommend. On this show, I'm going t...
Should You Start a Podcast Like This Remodeler?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Curtis Lawson is a remodeler who recently started a consumer-focused podcast, called Your Project Shepherd, to help guide homeowners through the remod...
Templates, Templates, Templates!
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron recently shared in Remodelers Community how creating templates for his project scheduling has helped dramatically improved their organization an...
Finishing the Final 5% Well
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Final 5% of a project is how your clients remember you. Are you stumbling across the finish line or leaving a wonderful lasting impression? Toda...
Kyle's Thoughts on the Last 10 Remodelers Community Topics
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There have been some great topics over the last several days in Remodelers Community. In this episode, will be Kyle going 1 by 1 through them and givi...
Have you heard about JobTread? Kyle Interviews the Founder
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, we talk about JobTread and why a lot of remodelers have been moving over to them, but we'll also talk about best practices when it comes to usin...
What Does It Take to Make Consistent Progress?
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is going to review the past year with Anthony Boyd with Boyd Remodeling & Construction in Idaho and look at the progress and changes he made in h...
Rapid-Fire Questions with Kyle
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a series of rapid-fire questions Kyle was asked by Spencer Powell in a recent BuilderFunnel Radio episode. Enjoy! Learn more abou...
How to Create a Realistic and Solid Plan for the New Year
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a clear plan for 2023? As the saying goes, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!" Kyle will walk you through a simple process to help ge...
The Advantages (& How to!) of Work In Progress (WIP) Accounting
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Bryan Sebring and Steve Nash to look at their approach to Work In Progress (WIP) accounting, why it's important/helpful, and how to ...
A Fresh, Modern, Proven, & Powerful Way to Estimate and Price Your Projects!
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Anschel and Kyle preview their upcoming Cost of Project Execution (C.O.P.E.) course during today's show! Join us for a 6-week course held via ...
Recruiting Starts with Retention
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff is a member of Remodelers Community and is someone who has a history in marketing and was the Director of Recruiting for a Bath Fitter franchise ...
Leveraging Referrals
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a clip from the recent Remodel Your Marketing Plan course. If you don't have a simple, doable plan for rewarding referrals, it's ti...
Effectively Working with a Designer Who is Out of State
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I have referred Savanna Thomas of Seabrook Design Co. to a number of my clients and all I keep hearing is that she and her team do a fantastic job. I ...
5 Stories from Kyle's Coaching Calls
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You will resonate with these stoooooories and they will help to encourage, push, prod, and give you clarity on areas of your remodeling business that ...
The Muddy Shoes Architect Shares His Expertise
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Hallett is an incredibly talented and down-to-earth architect. Kyle has known Todd for a number of years. Todd shares and teaches on how to impro...
A Clear Game Plan for TRAINING Your Field Team
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you providing strong training for your key employees? Today we're talking with Jordan Smith of MT Copeland about how virtual training can benefit...
Why Did Kyle Switch from a Simple IRA to a 401k? Should You Too?
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roth? Simple IRA? 401k? Join Kyle and His personal financial advisor, Nick Hopwood of Peak Wealth Management, as they discuss what remodelers should c...
3 Critical Things A Remodeler Must Know
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to set yourself apart from the competition and have a strong profit, there are 3 things you MUST understand as a remodeler: Your Process, ...
The Softening Market and What You Need To Do About It!
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Industry expert and respected author, Mark Richardson, will join Kyle for the Remodelers On The Rise Live! Mark will share his thoughts on what to do ...
Here's an Exact Blueprint for Your Pre-Construction Meetings!
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul posted a great step-by-step process example of how he does his Pre-Construction Meetings! We're going to walk through it together and I gua...
5 Essential Tips for Canvas
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Kresl from Canvas walks us step-by-step through 5 ways to take your scans to the next level. Whether you're prepping to use Canvas for the first t...
Capacity-Based Mark-Up - How These 2 Remodelers Are Charging for Their Work
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle will be interviewing 2 remodelers who have implemented a Capacity-Based Mark-Up on why they made this decision, how they implemented it, and what...
Let's Talk About Your Sales Process
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle does a live, mini-coaching session and provides some advice to a remodeler on how to strengthen his sales process. Watch the full episode here!...
What's Kyle's Story?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's takeover episode, Dave Pollard turns the tables and interviews Kyle about his story and business! Why does Kyle work exclusively with r...
31 Remodelers Give Advice for Running a Successful Remodeling Business!
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you run a successful remodeling business? Here's what 31 remodelers at RemodelersCommunity.com had to say! Ready to try the Canvas App?Click he...
How to Use Your Website & Marketing to Save Time, Pre-Qualify Leads, Leverage Automation, and Close Higher-Margin Projects with Spencer Powell
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My friend and colleague, Spencer Powell, with Builder Funnel joins me to discuss How to Use Your Website & Marketing to Save Time, Pre-Qualify Leads, ...
Remodelers On The Rise Profile: Josh Nelson, Nelson Builders
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Kyle interviews Josh Nelson of Nelson Builders. Josh and Kyle started working together in the fall of 2015. They walk step by step th...
The Final 5%: How to Finish Your Remodeling Projects Strong - Part 2
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can do a fine job on a project but if you stumble across the finish line, that is what your clients will remember. We want to make sure you're run...
The Final 5%: How to Finish Your Remodeling Projects Strong - Part 1
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can do a fine job on a project but if you stumble across the finish line, that is what your clients will remember. We want to make sure you're run...
Your Questions About Running a Strong Remodeling Business!
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Kyle is answering your questions! We touch on a variety of topics in the area of sales, marketing, financials, and leadership in...
Financial Independence for Remodelers with David Gerstel
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Kyle interviews David Gerstel about his new book, "Building Freedom: A Construction Pro's Path to Financial Independence." They address pra...
Using Personality Tests (Like DISC) to Lead Your Team Well with Jef Forward
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jef Forward, of Forward Design Build, shares his unique approach to leadership that utilizes the DISC assessment to learn more about his and his ...
How Remodelers Make and Save Money with Job Costing with Diane Gilson
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diane is an expert at job costing! Kyle and Diane go over specific examples to give you clarity and inspire you to continue to improve your job costin...
Calendly, MailChimp, and Automatic Prospect Follow-Up with Dave Pollard
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I haven't had a no-show in over a year." - Dave Pollard recently shared this interesting and powerful statement in a post on Remodelers Community...
3 Things Every Remodeler Must Understand
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every remodelers must understand these 3 things: 1. Explaining the Remodeling Process to Prospects 2. Understanding Financials/Taxes 3. Job Costing If...
Remodeler, Are You Charging Enough?
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle has a lively chat with Vicki Suiter. Learn from her expertise as they discuss: 1. What are the biggest mistakes you see contractors make in p...
Building Financial Value and Net Worth with Erik Jackson
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is chatting with Erik Jackson of Jackson Design Build & Kind Equity Partners about how remodelers can get creative on building financial value an...
Building Your Business Around 1 Type of Project
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should you narrow down the type of projects you focus on? Laurel Winkel with SheBuilds Kitchens only does kitchens. Is that wise? Hear her strategy an...
"The Myth Of The Markup" - Michael Anschel & Kyle Hunt
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael & Kyle discuss (and debate?) Michael's approach to transparency in the sales process and his COPE (Cost of Project Execution) method. It's a s...
From $850,000 to $5,200,000 in Sales - The Power Of Coaching & Implementation
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle sits down for our first ever in-person interview on this podcast with Bret Oleksyn of Odd Fellow Contracting! Bret has taken his business from $8...
Why & How One Remodeler Changed Their Business Name & Branding
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about changing your business name, logo, and overall branding? Join Kyle as he interviews Jared Thayer with Thayer Design Build ...
Feeling Beat Up About Recruiting Your Next Great Hire? Listen to This!
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Vicki Suiter discuss the mindset, strategy, and tactics you need to recruit your next great hire!
Job Costing Is Critical
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Job Costing Is Critical. See how successful remodeler, Steve Nash, does it. Steve commented on one of Kyle's posts a month back about Job Costing. He ...
Holding a Productive Monthly Leadership Meeting
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle chats with Bryan Sebring about how remodelers can hold a productive monthly meeting with their key employees and team members. Watch the video ve...
See This Remodeler's Strategy for Instagram!
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
See how one remodeler is generating quality leads with Instagram and protecting his time with a unique initial sales process!
See This Remodeler's Strategy for Instagram!
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
See how one remodeler is generating quality leads with Instagram and protecting his time with a unique initial sales process!
Successfully Charging for Design and Project Development
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle will show you the actual presentation of a remodeler who is having great success selling upfront design and planning services. You won't want to ...
Strategic Planning for Your Remodeling Business with Doug Howard of Remodelers Advantage
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle and Doug Howard of Remodeler's Advantage as they discuss how to get clear with your close and create a strategic plan for your remodeling bu...
Don't Give Away Your Design & Project Development Time! Start Charging More
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Architect Expert, Dan Baumann, will join Kyle to talk, not about Cheif Architect, but about the importance of charging for project design and d...