Remodelers On The Rise
Episodes
Setting Boundaries with Clients with Michael Knoche
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Michael Knoche (of The Contracting Handbook)discuss how and why remodelers should set clear boundaries with their clients! ...
This Remodeler has $2,500,000 In Sales with a 15% Net Profit and Too Much Stress!
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is going to share a story about a $2,500,000 Remodeling Business with a 32% Gross Profit and a 15% Net Profit And why things are not going very w...
"What do you even do, Kyle?"
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kyle digs into what it is he actually does to help kitchen and bathroom remodelers take their business to the next level!
10 Things Remodelers Need to Remember to Finish October Strong
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle will share some reminders, things remodelers should be thinking about doing, and how to finish the month of October STRONG.
Winning the Contractor Fight with Tom Reber
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Tom Reber, host of the popular podcast, "The Contractor Fight" and author of the upcoming book,"Winning the Contractor Fight" to dig...
How to Organize Your Sales Pipeline & Best Practices for Following Up with Prospects
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How well are you tracking your prospects, lead sources, and follow-up activities? One common problem with remodelers is a lack of organization. When y...
6 Hiring Myths That Hold Remodelers Back from Success with Ed Earl
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for a strong employee? Have you heard: "Hire Fast & Fire Slow" "Employees Are Expensive" "Only Recruit When You Need Someone" Join Kyl...
Advice for Running a Successful Remodeling Business
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle shares advice on running a successful remodeling business from 31 fellow remodelers!
Batting Practice!
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle covers a variety of topics including what "Batting Practice" is how it can benefit your business! Batting Practice for Remodelers details and reg...
Feeling Worn Out?
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle will be talking about what to do when you feel burned out and worn out. In addition, he's going to answer and any questions you have on any topic...
Productivity & Planning in Your Remodeling Business - Part 2
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we talked about effectively setting goals for your business. Today, we're going to dig into: Tools to keep your goals top of mind/on track...
The Worst Podcast Ever!
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle and Phil Bennett for the worst podcast ever! Are you intrigued? You should be!
Productivity and Planning
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode discusses how to have a strong annual meeting, what to cover, how to set goals, and how to implement a plan to achieve those goals!
Why is Estimating so Vitally Important to Being Profitable?
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle will be joined by Nolan Orfield and Jack Dean of Clear Estimates to discuss why estimating is so critical to profitability, common pitfalls remod...
Detailed Flow Chart: From Their First Impression Warranty Follow-Ups, Here's How to Stay on Track
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, Bryan Sebring shared an excellent, detailed flow chart of his remodeling process. He's going to share how and why he created it, how...
How Do You Create a Wonderful Place to Work?
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"If I can't provide good jobs I don't really care to be in business." Today, Kyle's going to hit on providing good jobs, attracting quality employee...
The Curse of Too Many Leads and How to Leverage It for the Future
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many remodelers are currently dealing with one of those pesky (and often short-lived), "GOOD PROBLEMS" to have. Namely, having TOO MANY leads!...
What are you looking to get out of your remodeling business?
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are you looking to get out of your remodeling business? How do you make your remodeling business more profitable? How can you go the extra mile f...
Setting Key Goals in Your Remodeling Business
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, we're going to go 'Around The Horn' to the different areas of your business and help you find one Key Goal in a few of the areas. We'...
Expected vs Actual - Take it More Seriously
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle has marketing, sales, employee management, and financial items to share with you to strengthen your remodeling business!
Getting Your Production Team Involved with Estimating
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We'll be talking about how Todd, with Schulte Design Build, is getting his production team involved in estimating hours for projects and how it's ...
Are you making $90,000 when you should be making $150,000+? Here's why.
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's say you made $90,000 last year from your business but the remodeler down the road (who has similar sales to you) - they made $150,000! Today, Ky...
The ROI of Kindness with Brian Biro
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Biro, the author of The ROI of Kindness, joins Kyle for a discussion on the role of kindness in your remodeling business.
Why WIP Accounting Matters
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remodeler Jef Forward joins Kyle and shares some knowledge! They discuss how he's grown his team (in particular a Project Developer/Estimator), why 'W...
How 2 Remodelers are Using the Canvas App in Their Business
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle talks with Paul McManus and Peter Ranney about how the Canvas app they've been talking about in the Remodelers Community Facebook Group! They dis...
Quick Advice to Fire You Up About Your Remodeling Business
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Remodelers On The Rise Show, Kyle riffs on a variety of topics. He shares some one-liners to spark your thinking and challenge you - and goes ...
What Is Something You Need To Fix In Your Business and WHY?
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is something you need to fix in your business and WHY? On today's show, Kyle is going to offer advice to 7 remodelers who answered this question....
Know Your Numbers: The Fundamentals
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the fundamentals of knowing your numbers and how to price your work to be a more profitable remodeling business. If you're interest...
Getting Over Your Head-Trash Around Charging for Design & Project Development
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kyle does a mini-coaching session LIVE and discusses the importance of getting over your head-trash when it comes to charging for design and pro...
How To Have Hard Conversations About Material Costs
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle addresses how to have hard conversations about material price escalation and the power of practicing these discussions.
A Quick History of the Remodeling Industry
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a quick history of the remodeling industry - How it looked in the 70s and 80s, how the training and knowledge came to be, and some of the rol...
Should you niche down and only focus on kitchens?
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a type of project where your team excels & that's most profitable? Should you niche down and focus only on that type of project? In this epis...
Move Up The "Moment of Truth"
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You need to move up the "moment of truth" in your conversations with prospects. Today, Kyle gives practical advice for remodelers on why this is impor...
Using Your Website to Qualify Leads
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remodeler, you're busy. You need tools and systems in place to start qualifying leads before they ever call you. Listen as Kyle and Jason Carmack of V...
Are You Just Going to Go Through the Motions?
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle shares about the power of bringing energy to your sales calls and presentations, your influence on your workplace environment, and give somes tip...
Business Transition Planning – Planning for Your Departure and the Future of your Business
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone will exit their business at some point – it's inevitable! Most contractors, with no exit plan in place, will simply close their doors leavi...
From Swinging the Hammer to Running a Business: Strategies for Taking your Remodeling Company to the Next Level
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle shares the story of three of his clients who have all made the transition from full-time in the field to now focusing their time and energy on ru...
Remodeler, Go Get Some Google Reviews!
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle addresses the value of Google reviews, setting self-imposed deadlines, and focusing your time on the most valuable work. If you're not staying ...
Valuable, Repeatable, Teachable: An Estimating Approach with SOLID Job Costing!
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and guest, Mike Medford, review the importance of estimating well and Mike's system for solid job costing.
Charging for Design and Project Development: One Remodeler's Success Story
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle shares one remodeler's success story after he implemented what he learned and started confidently charging for design and project development. ...
Why can't I find rockstar employees?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Why can't I find rockstar employees?" Kyle and guest, Ryan Englin of Core Matters, discuss how to find rockstar employees, build your team well, an...
Planning: This Month, Next Month, The Following Month
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can I reduce my cycle time? Is it time to hire more employees? How can I plan my sales goals more effectively? Kyle answers these questions and ...
Keeping Your Head Up in Turbulent Times
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show digs a little deeper into leading our business well in times of division, showing respect for others, the importance of addressing mental...
Is Your Business Fit?
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle starts off 2021 sharing similarities between physical fitness and business fitness as well as tips to make sure your business is in shape this ye...
Design Methodology: A Discussion on Process - Takeover with Michael and Dave!
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Anschel of OA Design+Build+Architecture and Dave Pollard of LivCo takeover today's show to discuss different processes and approaches to creat...
Don't Leave Your 2021 To Chance - How To Budget & Plan For A Successful Year
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Vicki Suiter, a colleague, friend, and expert. He quizzes her on topics related to how to set-up your 2021 budget, planning for your...
Remodeler, You Need to Push Your Comfort Zone!
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Good old fashioned The Remodelers Show today. Kyle will bounce around to several different topics in the hopes of teaching you something new and motiv...
Holiday Marketing for Remodelers
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Dave Pollard with LivCo to discuss what holiday marketing, everything from Christmas cards to annual holiday parties, will look like...
"Skills are Cheap, Passion is Priceless"
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle shares and elaborates on quotes from Gary Vaynerchuk to motivate and fire you up!
In Marketing, Focus Less on What to Do and More on Doing It
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To Make a Marketing Difference, Focus Less on What to Do and More on Doing It! In this episode, Kyle will go through a list of marketing activities th...
Keeping a Positive Attitude During COVID
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Lou Orazem of Inspire Homes to discuss what's working for Lou in his marketing and sales process and how he's keeping a positive att...
10 Questions to Ponder in the 4th Quarter
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are different times of the year that are natural to step back and take stock of how things are going and where you're at. As we are closing in o...
Letting Go of Control as an Owner
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kyle addresses a variety of topics including letting go of control as an owner, setting clear processes, and training employees well.
How to Combat an Abundance of Backlog and Increased Cycle Time
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kyle interviews Dave Yoho of Dave Yoho Associates (www.daveyoho.com). Dave has not only an interesting life story but years of wisdom and accomp...
Job Costing with Diane Gilson
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Folks - we're going to focus on Job Costing, because it's really important and can make you more money. Today's guest is Diane Gilson with Build Your ...
Is "Free" a Four-Letter Word?
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Anschel of OA Design-Build recently wrote an article for Professional Remodelers titled, "Free is a 4-Letter Word." Kyle and Michael will disc...
What Are You Going to Stop Doing?
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A potpourri of Topics Today and Kyle's a little fired up - which always makes for a good show! Kyle talks about getting a handle on your taxes before ...
Answering your questions: Employee Management, Job Costing, Trade Partners, Google Listings, and more!
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Kyle answers questions from Remodelers Community on: Employee Management Job Costing Trade Partners Google Listing Using Video to...
Questions Your Remodeling Prospects Want You to Answer
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Rob Baugher of Remodel It to discuss questions that your remodeling prospects want you to answer. Having clarity in answering these ...
Charge more for your work. You're worth every penny. Tell that voice in your head to shut up
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Charge more for your work. You're worth every penny. Tell that voice in your head to shut up." Kyle is going to expand on this topic during today's s...
Learn To Grow Without Growing Your Risk
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle invited Josh Holmgren with Renew Creations to discuss growing your business well, eating your frogs, leaning into difficult conversations, and co...
Lessons I've Learned
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A quick rundown of several lessons I've learned through the years about life and running a solid remodeling business.
"Take Your Wife on a Date" - Improving Your Business and Building Work/Life Balance
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bram Weitzman with Bram Weitzman Renovations is coming back on today's show for some more coaching. He's made progress since the last time he was on. ...
Mini and Live Coaching Call: Technology, Project Expectations, and More!
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Switzer, Value Pro Remodeling & Maintenance joins Kyle for a mini and live coaching call on today's show! A few topics he wants to talk about: -...
You're on the right path with your remodeling business, let's take the next step!
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Nation with Nation Builders in South Carolina joins live for a quick coaching call with Kyle. The main things they discuss: 1. He's overwhelme...
When is it time to hire help?
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laurel Winkel, a remodeler in Oregon, joins Kyle and asks the question, "Can we talk about how to know when it's time to hire help? Our current field ...
Fresh Ideas for Recruiting and Retaining Employees
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Long with BizPAL joins Kyle to discuss some fresh ideas for recruiting and retaining employees!
Lessons Learned from Rebranding Our Remodeling Business and Passing it on to the Next Generation
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kyle interviews Keith and Jeanne Liston of Liston Design Build in St. Charles, MO. They cover: The transition from Construction to Desig...
10 Tips to Improve Your Initial Phone Call
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kyle goes through 10 initial phone call best practices that I hope you find helpful!
What's Your Markup?
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is joined by Michael Anschel and they dig into Markup/Margins and banter about different ways to approach this important topic
It's not always about the money - Perks and benefits to offer your employees/team
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are some great benefits/perks that you offer your employees/team that they value? Today, Kyle digs into why this topic is so important and some g...
50 Remodelers on How to Run Your Business Well
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had almost 50 replies to the question "Give me a piece of advice for running a successful remodeling business." - On today's show, Kyle will share ...
Track Your Leads! When You Measure Your Marketing, You Can Improve It!
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Susan Raisanen and Kyle today on The Remodelers Show! We're going to cover items such as: What are some actual advertising tactics TraVek does th...
You Can't Do It All, So What's Your Plan?
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle discusses how you can hand off more of your workload (so you can focus on what's most valuable) and how to market your company to attract ideal e...
How to Communicate with Your Team to Create a More Profitable Remodeling Business
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn VanDyke, the author of Profit First for Contractors, joins Kyle and they dig into making your business more profitable by understanding your num...
Go All-In on Your Ideal Client - Live Q&A with Tate Watson
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle invites Tate Watson of 850 Building Group to join him for some live Q&A and discusses how to build strong strategic partner relationships, focus ...
A Montage of Topics
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle gives a reminder on the importance of reminding your team about COVID prevention tips, discusses a tool to help keep your written communication s...
Are you delivering a remarkable client experience?
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is going to cover 10 Ways to Deliver a Remarkable Client Experience. I'll be looking at how areas like communication, scheduling, and ...
Estimating: You owe me for the years, not the hours
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Bryan Kaplan with ConstructionConsulting.Co discuss how to stop eating the cost of estimating and how to approach it as a scope of work probl...
Create An Organized Sales Pipeline - It will help you close more remodeling sales!
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle discusses caring for your team, building your bench, investing in your future, and organizing your sales pipeline
Remodeler: Your Time Is Valuable - Charge for Design & Estimating!
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Michael Anchel with OA Design-Build discuss the strengths of the design-build model, charging for design, and transparency in estimating.
What is the biggest mistake construction companies make when it comes to hiring people?
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Ed Earl with Residential Contractor Services Group delve into how to set yourself up for hiring success and discussing these questions and mo...
How do I say "No..." well?
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Remodelers Show, Kyle fields questions on saying no well, discusses having fun in your business, and provides a little lesson o...
Honor the Absent
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Remodelers Show starts off with some "outside of work" advice and then delves into marketing, the importance of setting up a CR...
Don't Be Ashamed of Asking for the Money You've Earned
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle shares tips for managing your team, strengthening your sales process, and following up on outstanding invoices on today's episode of The Remodel...
Getting Clients to Sign a Project Design & Development Agreement
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this recording from a recent Ask Kyle Anything call - which is a monthly benefit of Remodelers AutoPilot. Today Kyle fields questions about str...
Set Yourself Up for Hiring Success
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kyle talks about how to manage your team and shares what you can be doing today to set your business up for hiring successes in the future.
Bring Excitement and Energy
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you preparing yourself properly for sales meetings? Do you work to get yourself into the right mindset? Getting in the right mindset and bringing ...
The Value of Follow-Up
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kyle shares examples of follow-up working well before digging into a smorgasbord of topics around differentiating your remodeling business. If ...
Remodelers: 6 Steps to Building Your Marketing Plan
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kyle goes step by step through building a strong marketing plan for your remodeling business. If you're interested in digging into this topic ...
Make a Big Deal About Change Orders
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Change orders. How should you handle them? When should you charge? What if you're not charging? Today's episode explores why you should make a big dea...
How can I grow my remodeling side business to get to a point where I am comfortable leaving a steady job? (The answers are important for established remodelers too!)
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently received the text, "What are some ways I can grow my business and get to a point where I am comfortable leaving a steady job?" Today on The...
Crafting a Company Culture that Creates Strong Employees
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wanting to create a company culture that builds and attracts quality employees? Ben Horning with BH Design Build and Berks Homes discusses ho...
Reduce your cycle time
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remodeler, you need to reduce your cycle time. Kyle shares why, breaks down some different options clients have used for billing, offers some sales pr...
Change your attitude, behavior, and get over it.
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle digs into some controversial topics and encourages remodelers to do something about their problems and change frustrating situations.
Get a Handle on Your Budget
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle digs into setting up a sound business budget, the meaning of life, and how to delegate work well.
Top Five Costly Production Mistakes with Tim Faller from Remodelers Advantage
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Faller from Remodelers Advantage joined me today to dig into Five Costly Production Mistakes - It was a great interview with an expert in produ...
Is it time to raise your markup?
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How would raising your markup 1% effect your business? What steps can you take to build a more personally sustainable business? Why is putting your sa...
How to tackle hard conversations with employees
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Kyle dives into tackling hard conversations with your employees and getting a strong handle on your profit and loss reports. Joi...
Remodeler, Do you know your numbers?
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a solid grasp of your job-costing numbers? Learn what steps you need to be taking (and how you can receive a free resource to help make i...