Mark Richardson, CR, is an author, columnist, and business growth strategist. He authored the best-selling book, How Fit Is Your Business? as well as his latest book, Fit to Grow. He can be reached at mrichardson@mgrichardson.

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The remodeling market is strong, but are you ready to take advantage of it? Take this simple fitness test to see if you’re properly positioned for growth.
The coming year will bring faster paced, more significant change across multiple areas of the remodeling market
Why you should become not just another remodeler but an “authority” in the field
It’s important to understand whether your success comes from skill and strategy or a roll of the dice
Product selection is taking longer and longer. Here’s how to guide the process.
Three steps to mastering something new: Learn it, do it, then teach it
This simple checklist will help you plan for a successful 2018
Regularly contacting past clients is a sure way to increase leads and close more sales
Nine incorrect principles often held by less successful company owners
Action is a choice. Action is a conscious decision. Action is a success habit.
Historic changes are about to affect the industry. Are you aware of them?