Company Culture

Ep.167: Answers to Questions You Didn’t Know You Had with Michael Anschel

November 18, 2021 Business Management, Company Culture 00:28:57

In a field filled with uncertainty, remodeling teams may find themselves asking an abundance of questions on a regular basis.  And, in many cases, there are questions that haven’t even come to mind yet! So, guest Michael Anschel is here to provide insight into topics that you may not have known you needed.

Michael is the founder, owner, and principal designer for Otogawa-Anschel Design-Build, and has built a company that focuses on using an appropriate amount of space for living, and building sound structures that will last. His goal is to continue to offer unique custom design, build great structures, and promote the use of green building techniques both to the industry and the general public.

Victoria, Mark and Michael talk more about:

  • Some of the biggest challenges that remodelers face
  • Approaching estimations, markups and profits
  • Utilizing the proper mindset
  • And more…

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Ep.166: Why It’s Critical to Invest in The Next Generation with Andrew Schmidt

November 11, 2021 Company Culture, Financial Management 00:25:27

The labor shortage has been a frequent topic on this show, and this episode is going to join the ranks.  Guest Andrew Schmidt is here to talk about AMEK’s apprentice and internship program, and the importance of investing in future generations.

Andrew and his twin brother started their business as roofing installers in 1996, and have grown into a leading design-build firm in Minneapolis and St Paul. They have vacillated over the years, from employing and training carpenters to using all subcontractors. Currently, AMEK operates a hybrid model of carpenters and subcontractors when the job dictates it.

Victoria, Mark and Andrew talk more about:

  • Hiring the right people
  • The training and development process
  • Creating an engaged culture
  • And more…

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Ep.160: Surviving Post-Pandemic: How Do You Find Balance in Your World? with Bob Logan

August 26, 2021 Company Culture, Personal Development 00:22:58

Our lives have been turned upside down due to the pandemic, especially in the construction industry.  Dealing with supply chain issues, a critical shortage of labor (especially craftsmen), and lingering concerns about COVID-19, many are stuck wondering how to get through it all. However, all of this has also helped provide perspective about moving forward.  So, how do we move forward?  Guest Bob Logan has some answers.

With nearly 30 years as a development and corporate relations professional in a university setting, Bob Logan has seen it all.  He is the president of Find Your Path LLC and has helped with missions to Mars, coached football in Italy, and raised millions of dollars in philanthropy.  His experience as a motivational speaker and business consultant brings a new perspective to this episode that you do not want to miss.

Victoria, Mark and Bob talk more about:

  • Being able to accept  potential risk
  • Dealing with change
  • Facing failure
  • And more…

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Ep.159: One Small Thing That Makes a Big Impact on Others with Chris Stebnitz

August 5, 2021 Company Culture 00:22:34

Sometimes it may feel that kindness is in short supply.  That’s why it’s so important to take the initiative to remain vigilant and recognize kindness whenever you can.  Guest Chris Stebnitz shares something he does weekly, that results in a huge impact on those around him.

Chris is a third-generation remodeling company owner in Elkhorn, Wisconsin with over 30 years of experience in the industry.  Stebnitz Builders’ focus is to be the very best listening company, translating into a wonderful experience for their clients and a project completed to its highest standards with the greatest rewards for their clients and business partners.

Victoria, Mark and Chris talk more about:

  • Showing support to team members
  • Creating positive morale within your company
  • The importance of giving back to your employees
  • And more…

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Ep.149: How to Give Performance Feedback and Why it’s Critical for Success with Tina Clements

April 22, 2021 Business Management, Company Culture, Human Resources 00:33:16

Employees thrive on feedback.

Then why is it that so few leaders proactively provide it? 

The answers, along with simple steps on how to provide timely, respectful, actionable feedback to your employees, are provided in this episode by guest, Tina Clements.

Tina, Vice President of The Retail Performance Company, is a leader, speaker, author, coach, entrepreneur.com contributor & facilitator, leading luxury industries for over 25 years. Her clients confirm, she is a communications expert & her book, The ART of Facilitation and keynote address ‘Yes, You Do Have a Choice’ are testimonials to her talent.

Victoria, Mark and Tina talk more about:

  • Why leaders may not give feedback
  • The steps to give real, timely, respectful feedback even when it’s difficult
  • What to do when an employee may object feedback
  • The secrets to giving feedback
  • And more…

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Ep.146: Employee Reviews: It’s Time for a Change with Tim Faller

April 1, 2021 Business Management, Company Culture, Human Resources 00:25:51

Reviewing employees in the remodeling world is, at best, a struggle.

It is often an employee’s opportunity to ask for a raise and an employer’s opportunity for frustration.

Tim Faller joins Mark and Victoria to talk about the necessary fundamental shift in the employee review process. Tim makes the transition from podcast host to guest to talk about his efforts towards reworking the employee review process in this episode.

Tim is a senior consultant here at Remodelers Advantage and known throughout the industry as the “Guru of Production.”

Tim is a well-known author and works with remodelers and production teams across the US and Canada. In addition to being the lead facilitator for the R/A Production Manager Roundtables Groups, he is also the Co-host of the popular podcast, The Tim Faller Show.

Victoria, Mark and Tim talk more about:

  • The challenges of the “old system”
  • The inspiration behind the reworking of the employee review process
  • The parts that need reworking
  • Objectives and goals of the rework
  • Implementing the rework
  • And more…

New Production Manager Roundtables Group Forming

  • Do you want your Production Manager to learn from the best?
  • Do you want to give them the opportunity to exchange ideas with experienced Production Managers from some of the most successful remodeling companies in the business?

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Ep.143: The Deadly Sins that Designers & Production Teams Commit with Jeff Borovitz

March 11, 2021 Business Management, Company Culture, Production, Sales 00:27:50

How can designers and production staff improve their success in the remodeling industry?  Guest Jeff Borovitz joins Victoria and Mark to talk about the deadly sins that get in the way of reaching your full potential.  

Jeff has worked and trained with many members of the Remodelers Advantage Roundtables community and brings that experience in talking about patterns and trends to continue, and avoid.

Since 1991, Jeff has worked with businesses across the globe, helping thousands improve their sales organizations and sales culture.  Jeff is now the owner of Sandler Training, a sales and leadership training company that helps business owners increase revenue, shorten sales cycles, and hire better-performing sales teams.  

Victoria, Mark and Jeff talk more about:

  • The deadly sins to avoid
  • The one sin that costs remodelers the most
  • The difference between “like” and “trust”
  • QSTEP
  • Learning how to avoid the deadly sins
  • And more…

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Ep.127: Engaging Employees in the New Normal with Rick Bowers

October 22, 2020 Business Management, Company Culture, Human Resources 00:24:01

Working remotely, working on-site with clients and adhering to CDC restrictions, an upcoming election, social unrest and an economy that is slowly starting to recover.

Everyone is adjusting to the new world of work, and it sounds as though making those adjustments will continue into 2021.

How can you help your team connect and engage with their work?

Our guest today, Rick Bowers, President of TTI Success Insights, shares tips and tools to help business owners and leaders make the changes they need to master the ‘re-boarding’ process.

Rick is the President of TTI Success Insights and keynote speaker at TTI Success Insights International Conference. Rick has over 30 years of experience with talent management tools and has trained people on effective talent management techniques in over 30 countries on six continents.

Victoria, Mark and Rick talk more about:

  • Background and overview of TTI Success Insights
  • The concept of “re-boarding”
  • What the new normal looks like for businesses and organizations
  • How business owners and leaders can use the tools available through TTI Success Insights

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Ep.126: Off-site Planning for the Coming Year with Robert & Evelyn Lenton

October 15, 2020 Business Management, Company Culture, Personal Development 00:26:02

As remodeling business owners, many of us do long-term planning, but is there a detailed strategic plan for the coming year?

In this episode, we talk about the benefits of an off-site planning retreat to chart your course for the coming year with Robert & Evelyn Lenton, co-owners of Lenton Company, Inc. in Palmdale, CA.

Robert has built Lenton Company into the premier Design/Build firm in his market over the past 35 years. Evelyn joined the business in 2018 after retiring from a career in education.

Victoria, Mark and the Lentons talk more about:

  • The initial inspiration for the long-term planning retreat
  • What the primary goals of the weekend were
  • Who participated in the retreat and what the outcome was
  • Lessons learned; what will you do differently next year?

Ep.119: Creating Rapid Financial Results and Lasting Cultural Change with Steve Baker

August 20, 2020 Business Management, Company Culture, Financial Management 00:32:30

“The high cost of replacing employees means it’s important to find ways to retain the best performers, and studies show that transparency from the top can be a solution, boosting employee engagement and motivation.

One way to achieve that transparency is to show employees the company’s numbers and teach them the business. Why not get them in the same game as the owner?

The strategy is to create a business of business people. Then and only then will they begin to make a connection to the numbers that measure their performance and talk intelligently about improving the business.”

– Steve Baker

Steve Baker joins Victoria and Mark to talk more about the benefits and advantages of open book management, as well as some of the challenges that business owners face.

Steve is Vice President of The Great Game of Business, Inc. and co-authored Get in the Game as well as the update of the number one bestseller, The Great Game of Business—20th Anniversary Edition.

Known for his engaging and irreverent style, Steve is a top-rated, sought-after speaker and coach on open-book management, strategy and execution, leadership, and employee engagement.

Victoria, Mark and Steve talk more about:

  • The best reasons that a business owner should teach their people business
  • Common perceptions that employees have of ownership when there isn’t open-book transparency
  • How employees can benefit from an open-book policy
  • How you can get started
  • And more…

Resources mentioned in this Episode:

The Great Game of Business

Download the Get in the Game Audiobook

R/A Lumber Yard Run Calculator 

This Episode Sponsored by: Wellborn Cabinet

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