Company Culture

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?

Remodelers Advantage is adding a new Production Managers Roundtables Group to our roster of 5 successful, thriving groups. If you are interested in learning more, click here to visit our website. 

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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Ep.114: What Bull Durham Teaches Us About Achieving Goals

July 16, 2020 Business Management, Company Culture, Sales 00:18:22

Goals are critical to success in business—they focus attention and give your team a clear understanding of what you’re trying to achieve. But oftentimes, the goal is all we see. And looking at nothing but the end goal can overwhelm and lead to failure.

Fortunately, the 1988 film Bull Durham holds the secret to achieving your business goals, no matter how large they may be.

In this week’s episode, Mark and Victoria discuss the lessons learned from the film, as well as some practical ways you can implement the advice in your business.

Introducing Our New Sponsor; Wellborn Cabinet

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Ep.113: Fighting the Labor Shortage with In-house Training with Dan Hurst

July 9, 2020 Business Management, Company Culture, Human Resources, Production 00:27:59

The demand and absence of skilled labor is a huge challenge for remodelers across North America. We hear it from our Roundtables Members as well as from our associates, sponsors and Podcast guests.

In this episode Victoria and Mark explore different ways to tackle the issue, and welcome Dan Hurst to the show to talk about how his firm effectively creates a culture and career path that provides opportunities for his staff to learn and develop new skills.

Dan is the President / General Manager of Hurst Design Build Remodel in Westlake, OH and is actively involved in NARI as well as a Master Certified Remodeler and Certified Lead Carpenter.

Dan, Victoria and Mark talk more about:

  • Things you can do to create a culture and provide a path to grow your own skilled workforce
  • Why there is a need to develop your own staff vs. hiring
  • Creating opportunities for your employees to learn and develop new skills
  • What a typical career path might look like
  • Managing and helping your staff achieve their career goals
  • The fear of investing time and energy into developing someone, only to have them leave

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Ep.111: Using Mindful Meditation to Deal with Clients and Employees with Peter Feinmann

June 24, 2020 Business Management, Company Culture 00:30:47

We have covered the dangers of stress and anxiety for you and your business a few times; most recently on Episode 108, where we touch on ways to battle and reduce it, including mindful meditation.

To explore this topic further, Victoria and Mark welcome Peter Feinmann, President of Feinmann, Inc, a design build company in Lexington, MA, just outside of Boston.

From the company’s beginnings in Peter’s home in 1987, Feinmann has grown into a multi-million dollar, award-winning firm, with a staff of 20+. Peter is a nationally recognized writer and sought-after speaker in the design/build industry and is the recipient of numerous local and national awards, including the NARI Contractor of the Year Award and Remodeling Magazine’s Remodeler of the Year.

In this episode, Peter talks about how to use mindful meditation to help manage anxiety and reactivity when dealing with clients and employees. Peter has been able to use meditation in order to be more effective by facilitating great attention and focus.

Victoria, Mark and Peter cover:

  • How to get started with meditation practice
  • How meditation has impacted Peter’s leadership at his company
  • Has meditation has aided Peter and his company during the current COVID-19 crisis
  • Information about the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program

During this episode, Peter mentions his Introduction to Mindfulness program; Click here for more information (PDF) about that program.

How Stressed Are You?
The FREE Stress Quotient® Survey is available until 6/30/20

As discussed in episode 108, here is a link to a powerful stress assessment tool that will help you measure where your stress levels are.

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