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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Commit to collaboration and your business will only improve.
"Get out of this notion that sales isn't a respectable thing. Those in sales do the best out there in terms of what they can accomplish."
Richardson walks business owners through different areas to reveal necessary insights.
Metaphors are not only thought provoking, they can help us understand our environment
How has the remodeling industry become the way it is? Industry expert Mark Richardson dives in and shares.
Industry expert Mark Richardson outlines a list for business owners to use in order to check in with themselves
Use this 30-day plan mindset for a more accurate and predictable 2022.
Many remodelers are riding a wave and drowning at the same time. Use these guidelines to help stay on course.
Use these examples to learn better time management in meetings.
For remodelers who are feeling the negative side of being busy, here are some tips on how to get more control over your day.
Changing your mindset about training can change the results
Look at how you are spending your time and make adjustments
The prices of materials may decrease, but other factors will keep overall costs high. Training your team is crucial for navigating this disconnect.
The businesses that will thrive this year won't be the ones with the most leads, but the ones with the best operational excellence, according to Remodeling Mastery host Mark Richardson. Here's why and how you can improve your flow.
Although training may seem tempting to cut during hard times, doing so can decrease sales and hurt your long-term business strategy.
Industry expert Mark Richardson shares three ways remodelers can finish the pandemic strong and grow post-COVID.
Using personality assessment tools can help business owners build their sales team with the right hires and grow each member's unique skills.
Use these six kinds of questions to help guide homeowners into the best decisions.
Make predictions based on what you have learned in 2020. Then prepare to be wrong.