Remodelers On The Rise
Episodes
What's your backlog stomach?
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a different level of backlog tolerance. Some of my clients feel comfortable with shorter backlogs, others can't sleep unless they are sc...
Getting a glazed, zombie stare during employee meetings? Let's change that!
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leading engaging employee meetings, saying thank you, setting clear expectations, AND why June 11th is an important day for me all on today's episode!...
Know Your Value
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Describing design/build to a client is not easy, what advice do you have for this?" Are you able to articulate the value your design/build process br...
Do you use SMART goals? Discover why they help with productivity and more on The Remodelers Show!
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use SMART goals? We dig into this topic and more today on The Remodelers Show! Join me Monday-Friday at 12:00pm EST for The Remodelers Show - a...
I'm Trying Something New - The Remodelers Show launched today!
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Remodelers Show launched today! Join me for a DAILY 30-minute show for 3 weeks here in June. Will you join me? 12:00PM EST Monday-Friday. We...
How to charge for design and project development and how it's a 'win' for your client
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get a sneak-peek into the Remodel Your Sales Process course I'm currently delivering and hear why charging for design and project development doesn't ...
10 Ways I Can Help Grow Your Remodeling Business
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a long-time (or short-time) listener of Remodelers On The Rise, you may have had the thought, "So Kyle, what is that you actually offer/do? On to...
The "Bad Boys of Remodeler Marketing" (Spencer & Kyle) Motivate You To Create Content That Provides VALUE To Your Ideal Clients
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You'll have to listen to this episode to hear why I'm calling Spencer and I the "Bad Boys of Remodeler Marketing" - but my hope in this episode is th...
A Smorgasbord of 8 Sales Tips
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some practical sales tips for you implement. You'll hear tips related to your initial phone call with a new prospect, charging for design, organizin...
A golden opportunity to integrate more technology into your remodeling business
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kyle interviews Bryan Kaplan with Construction Consulting about how to better use technology in your remodeling business. You ca...
Remodeler: Should you offer handyman services or take on smaller projects during COVID? Hear some good insight from Mike Medford
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A member of Remodelers Community (a free private Facebook group for remodelers - see details at www.RemodelersCommunity.com) recently wrote: "For th...
10 Ways To Remain Upbeat Instead of Beat-Up
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not going to just say, 'chin up, it's going to be alright!' - although it WILL be alright. In this presentation, I'm going to share with you 10 pr...
Discussing some things to make you think: A 1-week kitchen remodel? All sub-contractors? 93% sales close rate?
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Baugher shares his experiences remodeling (including completing a full kitchen remodel in a single week) and answers questions about his sales pro...
5 Keys to Leading Well in a Crisis
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Tony Woodall discuss ways you, as a remodeler, can lead well in the middle of a crisis. Here are the 5 keys points for leading your remodelin...
A recording with 48 remodelers on how to lead your company well through the Coronavirus
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fear, concern, worry, frustration on not being able to plan and not knowing what's coming next. We're in the middle of some unprecedented times. This ...
Do You Just Wing It When You Do Your Initial Phone Call?
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Kaplan and Kyle met up at IBS2020 and recorded this quick conversation that unpacks the top 10 things you should be doing as part of that first ...
Remodeler: Do You Ever Feel Like You're Herding Cats?
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does managing people cause you stress? Do you ever feel like you're herding cats? On this episode, guest Vicki Suiter of Suiter Business Builders shar...
Transparency: You're not going to tell me it's smart to show my clients a price breakdown, are you?
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every remodeling sales presentation is a tug of war. The homeowners are pulling for a price breakdown, partly because they're wary of being overcharge...
Hey Business Owner - Stop doing "$10/hour" work! Focus on this instead
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm busy! There's so much to do to keep up." Perhaps you can relate? A piece of advice that I've been giving often lately is to make sure that you ar...
3 Key (And Doable!) Ways To Create a Business Culture that Attracts and Retains Great People
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle discusses the importance of business culture in attracting and retaining strong employees for your remodeling business with Vicki Suiter. Since...
3 Stories from Remodelers Like You
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 3 stories that came directly from coaching calls I've recently had with remodelers like you. Story 1: https://www.remodelyourmarketing.com...
Fast-Paced Blitz with Carl Utter
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carl Utter and Kyle cover several topics (in ten short minutes!) and discuss how remodelers can decrease their stress and focus on wh...
Kyle's Marketing Top 10 List for 2020
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kyle as he you through his Marketing Top 10 List to prepare your remodeling business for 2020. You'll walk away today with specific and practical...
4 Unique & Cutting Edge Ways to Market Your Remodeling Business Online
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's interview with Spencer Powell of Builder Funnel, Kyle and Spencer look at: Online Reviews Our Pricing Content Experiment (openly talkin...
BuilderTREND or CoConstruct?
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BuilderTREND or CoConstruct? As more remodelers move to cloud-based construction project management systems, Kyle and his guest, Ed Earl look at the ...
3 Quick Things You Must Understand in Your Remodeling Business
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a recording of a Facebook Live video I did in the Remodelers Community group on 3 quick things. 1. Explaining the Remodeling Process to Pr...
A Trip Through Kyle's Evernote
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's an overview of tips, quotes, and reminders Kyle references when he feels overwhelmed, stuck, or is seeking to be inspired and productive in his...
A Trip Though Kyle's Inbox
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle goes through his inbox and offers insight into communicating with your employees, marketing your business, and shares the tools he uses to stay o...
The Hodgepodge Episode: Payments, Sales, and Improving Your Business
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kyle bounces between a variety of topics to help you build and strengthen your remodeling business.
Selling Smarter: Strengthening Your Sales Process from Start to Finish - Part 2
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The easiest way to generate more revenue is to increase your close rate. In today's interview (Part 2 of 2) with remodeling business coach Kyle Hunt w...
Selling Smarter: Strengthening Your Sales Process from Start to Finish - Part 1
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The easiest way to generate more revenue is to increase your close rate. In today's interview (Part 1 of 2) with remodeling business coach Kyle Hunt w...
Improve Your Website by Listening to this Podcast
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brian Javeline with My Online Toolbox is on the show talking about what's going on in the remodeling industry and, in particular, with rem...
How You Can Improve Your Mindset and Confidence to Build a More Successful Life and Remodeling Business
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dig into mindset and confidence with Tom Reber at The Contractor Fight We discuss: How having the proper Mindset factors into being a succ...
Live Recording About Marketing, Your Sales Process, and Exceptional Customer Service
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's recording of a talk Kyle gave a few weeks ago, we cover how to evaluate and strengthen your marketing, creating a sales process that leave...
What is your unique leadership style and what do you need to do (and not do) to lead your staff and clients more effectively?
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is a DISC assessment and how can it benefit you and your employees? Today we revisit and expand upon the previous episode with Tony Woodall from ...
5 Simple and Powerful Ways to Stay-in-Touch with Previous Clients
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle covers 5 simple and powerful ways to stay in touch with your previous clients. When you implement these tools, you can increase ...
Your Questions Answered
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we answer questions submitted by listeners, specifically those in the RemodelersCommunity.com group. In this episode, we discuss follow-up ...
Here's What Happens When You Implement a Strong Sales Process
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a clip from one of my recent coaching calls where a remodeler shares about how his sales process helped repel a non-ideal client. This is what ...
Turn More of Your Remodeling Leads into Paying Projects
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a recording of a webinar I recently did with Clear Estimates on Improving Your Sales Process. In this episode, we cover: 1. Improving your phon...
10 Ways To Deliver a Remarkable Client Experience
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you deliver a remarkable experience to your remodeling clients, they will tell their friends and family about you. Delivering a remarkable service...
Growing Your Company Through Self-Awareness & DISC
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Self-awareness is the gateway to all personal growth." - Tony Woodall Today I talk to Tony Woodall, the founder of Rootstock, about building self-awa...
Around the Horn on Marketing, Sales, and Office Management with Bryan Sebring
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Sebring of Sebring Design Build and I go 'around the horn' with my questions discussing his top tip/best thought that has positively impacted h...
Optimizing Your Online Presence with Spencer Powell
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Am I using my website effectively? How can I improve my online presence? I want to improve my SEO - what are some things I can do myself? What are s...
Profit First for Contractors
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Van Dyke is a construction industry business coach, speaker, and author and has taken the core concepts of Mike Michalowicz's Profit First and c...
Forget About Business Success - Focus on What Really Matters
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
5 Surefire Ways to Attract More Referrals
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two lead scenarios: which would you prefer? "Hi Kyle, my name is [ ] and I was referred to you by one of your happy clients." "I found you onl...
Following Up With Previous Clients
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been staying in touch with your previous clients? Learn why you need to make those relationships a priority and how they can help your curren...
Meetings Getting Stale With Your Key Employees? Try This Approach
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a good idea to regularly meet one-on-one with the key team members in your remodeling business. The tricky thing is that these meetings can easil...
Prioritizing Your Marketing Efforts
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With all the choices for how you should market your remodeling business - which is the right ones to choose that will have the greatest return? It's o...
$10, $100, $1000
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm busy! There's so much to do to keep up." Perhaps you can relate? A piece of advice that I've been giving often lately is to make sure that you ar...
Using Music To Change Your Mindset
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A little thought on how music can help you run a better remodeling business. I promise, I don't sing in this video, but you'll hear some decent music....
Are You Charging Enough?
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I enjoyed this lively chat with Vicki Suiter. Learn from her expertise as I ask her and we discuss: 1. What are the biggest mistakes you see contr...
5P: Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is the 5P? How can it impact your business? Find out in this episode!
Job Cost Reports
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where did the money go? We aren't making any money on this project! Maybe I need to sub out more of my work and cut back on my self-performed/in-house...
The One You Feed
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't specifically related to your remodeling business, but, if you're like me, it might be something that is a good message for you to hear or ...
10 Questions to Ponder This Weekend
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some questions to think about over this weekend: 1. You started the year with some clarity and big plans. When you think of your business –...
If you don't do anything about it, nothing changes
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
REMEMBER: If you don't do anything about it, nothing changes. Maybe this means you need to drop and knock out 20 pushups Maybe you need to go for a wa...
One Thing
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm working on a new website for my Remodelers Circle program. Like any website project – it has a lot of moving parts. I need to figure out the p...
A New Way to Look at Employee Recruiting
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine that you have the ideal prospect and project come into your remodeling business. The project is exactly what your team excels at and the homeo...
Faith at Work
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"I've known Kyle for years and have been impressed by his work AND even more impressed with HOW he works. He is a person of such deep faith and it com...
First Impressions
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Kyle Hunt's interview with Jayme Dill to find out how you can make the most of your initial phone call with a remodeling prospect.
10 Tips to Improve Your Initial Phone Call with a New Remodeling Prospect
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I spent a little time on the phone with a remodeler down south recently. He went to a home show last week – generated 24 leads – and is struggling...
Imagine This
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you are on one of your jobsites and have an ideal prospect standing next to you. What are the little things on the jobsite that you would w...
How Bad Do You Want It?
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You know processes and systems are important to your remodeling business. You may also know that creating a process isn't that hard. Pull out a sheet ...
Eat Your Frog!
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know a great way to start the day? Eat your frog. I know, sounds weird, but give this a listen - you won't forget it and it's an exceptional ...
Show 14: Pam Kofsky with Elegant Interior Designs Reveals Her Complete Marketing System and What She Does to Generate New Clients in Her Design/Remodeling Business
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for show #14 is Pam Kofsky who is the Founder and Designer at Elegant Interior Designs which is located in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Pam is an A...
Show 13: Don Kennedy with Pro Master Home Repair shares his ideas on how to never starve as a remodeler and how to build a team that actively sells for you.
28 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Show 13: Don Kennedy with Pro Master Home Repair shares his ideas on how to never starve as a remodeler and how to build a team that actively sells fo...
Show #12: Andy Haste with Riverside Construction shares how his weekly strategic meetings have made all the difference in his remodeling business plus shares the very best way he's generating new business.
29 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Haste with Riverside Construction shares how his weekly strategic meetings have made all the difference in his remodeling business plus shares th...
Show #11: Kip de Moll shares what to do when you are overwhelmed and stressed out in your remodeling business, how he stepped back and took control of his life and business and fell back in love with remodeling and he shares a great estimating resource
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Show #10: Dave Roberts talks about the power of assembling a strong team that can operate without the owner being there and how he does it, how he bounced back strong from 2009 struggles and how 33% of his business is coming from Houzz
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Show 9: Todd Cella of Utah Basement Kitchen and Bath shares the unique way he hires (he has 35 employees), how cancer changed his life and gave him new 'goggles', the speed of trust, and how he developed a concise and compelling guarantee for his busi
08 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Cella with Utah Basement Kitchen and Bath out of Layton, Utah….started working with his dad, Bob, in 1992 as a finish carpenter. After completi...
Show 8: Jason Gettum with Gettum Associates reviews the importance of honesty, integrity, and building confidence into your remodeling sales process
02 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Gettum, with Gettum Associates in Greenwood, IN has been in the remodeling industry most of his adult life. He began his journey in high school ...
Show 7: Bill Patrick of EGStolztfus Homes, LLC shares his insights on working with the right people and determining if your working relationship will be a good fit.
24 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Patrick brings over 25 years of experience working in the remodeling and home building industry with homeowners, subcontractors and employees. B...
Show 6: Bob Gockeler started his journey as an entrepreneur with $300 and a burning desire to succeed and shares his Fast That Eat the Slow mentality
14 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Gockeler with Kitchen Intuitions and Kraftmaster Renovations in Florham Park, NJ started his journey as an entrepreneur with $300 and a burning de...
Show 5: TJ Elbert with Elbert Construction shares his past mistakes and key things he is doing now to build a great exterior remodeling company
25 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
TJ Elbert is owner and CEO of Elbert Construction - one of the fastest growing exterior remodeling companies in the Indianapolis area. TJ has tjelbe...
Show 4: Randall Soules with Scientific Remodeling Systems shares some insightful tips on how to make incremental improvements that pay off big
22 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Randall Soules has been in the remodeling industry for over 39 years building a successful design build company out of Tennessee. He is a three time C...
3: Neil Parsons with Design Build Pros reveals some powerful ideas for building systems and having the right mindset
04 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Parsons with Design Build Pros out of New Jersey is one savvy remodeler with an awesome business model and screaming to be franchised (its in the...
Show 2: Rob Baugher talks about how he made a big change and started running a real business vs letting the remodeling business run him.
31 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Baugher is the CEO of Baugher, Inc. down in Homewood Alabama. Rob has a whole lot of letters after his title… CGR, CAPS, GMB to name a few and m...
Show 1: Dennis Gehman with Gehman Remodeling shares why he decided to take a big leap of faith and how he became one of the top remodelers in Pennsylvania
17 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Gehman shares why he decided to take a big risk with trying to grow his remodeling business, even with a family to feed, and how he quickly bec...