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In 2007, DreamMaker Ogden won Franchise of the Year for their concerted effort to help veterans and seniors with special needs remodel their kitchens and baths. Nate Coombs (middle) was in a sales role at the time, where he worked under his father and learned firsthand how a tanking economy can disrupt the remodeling industry.
Four DreamMaker remodelers share what they learned from surviving the recession
While Home Depot is reducing its exterior replacement offerings, it will be retaining the majority of its service options
Perhaps more a statement on the industry than Home Depot
It's a nightmare scenario. But when it happens, you'll be ready.
Very few industries have the advantages of remodeling. A low barrier to entry, level playing field, and high potential for growth make it almost unique in today’s business landscape.
When times get tough, it helps to remember what’s good about the industry
The prequalifying questionnaire also provides an opportunity to preview homeowners’ communication style
Taking on the wrong remodeling job can hurt your profits and company morale. But how do you know when a project isn’t a good fit?
Sunny Las Vegas is perfect for solar, and the home has a 7-kilowatt rooftop array from LG. The panels’ location makes them invisible from the ground.
The New American Remodel explores creative approaches to sustainable design
How remodelers can better protect themselves against cyber threats
NAHB Remodelers new leadership await their respectives turns to be sworn in by 2018 NAHB First Vice-Chair Greg Ugalde. From left to right: Kert Sloane as Second Vice-Chair, Tom Ashley Jr. as First-Vice Chair, and Tim Ellis as Chair.
NAHB remodelers’ annual celebration at the international builders’ show showcased the best and most innovative of the remodeling industry
A smartsheet is akin to a Google Sheet on steroids.
The larger the management team, the more latency there is in the network. Success depends on the people, the systems they use, and how often they use them.
Many great project managers are unprepared to run a business
GE brought 30 “Grandma Interns” with it to this year’s Consumer Electronics Show.
GE looks to flip the script on grandmas and technology
Networking with past clients is a powerful source of self-generated leads. Make this and other activities part of a monthly progress meeting with your team.
Supersize your success by creating a process for SGLs with your sales team
The front windows of Normandy’s new design studio showcase three kitchens. Inside, everything is geared toward product selection.
A leading remodeler discusses the planning that went into the company’s new showroom
Selling a division to a trusted employee like Jason DeLong (pictured here) gives peace of mind that your hard work will be in good hands.
You’re ready to sell part of your remodeling business, and an employee is interested in buying. But where do you start?
There’s a concept in Sandler Training called “birdcage.” The idea is that when you share your goals publicly (i.e.,show people your “empty birdcage”), this creates space for someone to step in and “give you a bird.”
Why is it that one salesperson is better at selling kitchens while another is stronger with additions? The answer is rooted in science, and understanding how it works can help strengthen any team.
Combining cable rails and floating treads in place of flanking walls and risers creates the illusion of more space without the cost associated with changing a home’s footprint.
Three innovative tips for remodelers looking for new ways to open up a space
7 rules for creating zero punch-list remodeling jobs
Nielsen numbers and research show huge influence and ROI in radio advertising
Time starved? Use these simple tricks to add precious hours to your week.