Management
We don’t question the problems, or if we do, we procrastinate making fixes
Ask yourself this series of questions to determine your business mindset
3 tips for making a successful move from salesperson to sales manager
I had no clear, codified personal mission statement to use as a north star
Two thirds of consumers today find a company untrustworthy unless its website has some form of pricing transparency.
And 5 tips for embracing it in your own remodeling business
Unit pricing is an invaluable tool for fast, accurate estimating. But counting units is not the same as estimating. Make sure your estimator knows the difference.
The frequency and intensity of severe weather events continue to increase in the U.S. how are remodelers responding?
The contract of the future could be a blockchain-verified digital document with embedded, executable code
Making new hires feel welcome sets the tone for a long and productive tenure. On their first day at work, new employees get flowers and a card.
Use these guidelines to set the stage for successful hires
5 questions to ask yourself when trying to determine how things stand with your business
Originally designed for software developers, the scrum methodology brings flexibility and focus to remodeling
In order to protect yourself, request that both spouses be available to sign the contract. Another option is electronic signatures, which are now generally recognized as originals. Source: goodluz / stock.adobe.com
Should you start work on a project if you are missing one of the homeowners’ signatures on the contract? No. Here’s why.
A good remodeler gives the client what they need rather than what they want. This takes knowledge, skill, and leadership.
How to give remodeling clients what they need, instead of what they want
There are little touches that can create opportunity for many remodelers
In 2018, ResiCap brought in $483 million with a myriad of services including renovating hundreds of homes across dozens of states.
Every client’s experience with a newly renovated space asks a question about how well reality measures up to imagination
How becoming transparent has freed our company and increased close rates
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
A quick look at three of the speakers who presented at this year’s Extreme Lead Generation conference, and the actionable tips they shared