Financial Management

Ep.165: The Top 3 Deductions Your CPA Never Told You About with “The Tax Goddess”

November 4, 2021 Business Management, Financial Management, Legal 00:31:21

Are you looking for innovative tax strategies to reduce you or your clients’ tax burden? 

Or, simply sick of paying more than you need to in taxes? Then tune into this episode to hear vital information that you won’t want to miss! Guest Shauna Wekherlien, CPA provides proven, legal, effective, and easy strategies that any audience member can implement to keep more of their hard earned money.  

Shauna is the founder and business owner of Tax Goddess, a company ranked in the top 1% of all tax strategists in the USA. The team at Tax Goddess is committed to helping clients reduce their tax burden to the bare legal minimum with proven strategies that are guaranteed to save thousands off of tax bills each year.

Victoria, Mark and Shauna talk more about:

  • The difference between a CPA and a Tax Strategist
  • The most commonly missed deductions
  • The types of business owners that can benefit from a Strategic Tax Coaching Program
  • And more…

Ep.161: A Secret Shortcut to Estimating Labor with Chad Vincent

September 2, 2021 Financial Management 00:31:55

Accurately estimating a project is critical to profit,  and one of the most challenging components of that estimate is labor. 

Can you estimate labor simply and accurately? Are you spending too much time estimating labor for each job?  Guest Chad Vincent thinks so.  Tune into this episode to hear all about his new method towards becoming more effective in the estimation process.

Chad is the CEO and owner of Renaissance Remodeling in Boise, Idaho. He began his remodeling and construction career at a young age working for his dad in the family business and has been expanding his presence, expertise, and success in the field ever since. Chad values staying ahead of the curve and accepting nothing but the best in an ever-changing industry.

Victoria, Mark and Chad talk more about:

  • Dealing with “slips” in estimating
  • Educating designers on this process
  • Cutting back on the time it takes to estimate
  • And more…

Ep.158: Creating Your Business Exit Roadmap with Ashley Micciche

July 29, 2021 Financial Management 00:27:41

Did you know that 81% of business owners want to stop working in their business in the next 10 years?

Yet, most business owners are paralyzed and doing nothing about their exit, because the process seems overwhelming to the point that they don’t know where to begin.  So, how does one focus on their business while planning an exit?  Guest Ashley Micciche has the answer.

Ashley Micciche is the co-owner and CEO of True North Retirement Advisors in Clackamas, Oregon. She specializes in designing, building, and implementing custom-designed exit plans to help her business owner clients secure their final and most important business decision – the exit from their business.  

Victoria and Ashley talk more about:

  • Understanding how to pick an ideal successor
  • Determining post-exit financial needs
  • Establishing a target departure date
  • And more…

Why Should You Focus on Building Value in Your Company?

We have Value Builder Certified Consultants who are standing by to help you with building your Exit Strategy. Click here to contact us for more information on how we can help.

We have an entire content track at The Annual Remodelers Summit dedicated to the Value Builder System and determining the right way to build value in your company, whether you are ready to exit now or in the future. Click here for more information on Summit and the Value Builder Track.

Ep.157: How to Achieve Consistency in Revenue and Profit with Andy Haste

July 22, 2021 Business Management, Financial Management, Sales 00:27:58

Guest Andy Haste is among one of Remodelers Advantages most successful members, and he attributes that success to consistency and profitability.  But, how does one achieve consistent profits in such an unpredictable, and inconsistent industry such as remodeling? 

This episode shares tips, tactics, and techniques to effectively set the goals and budgets to reach, and maintain consistent profit in such an inconsistent industry.

Andy is the president of Riverside Construction in West Lafayette, Indiana, and has been part of the Remodelers Advantage Roundtable community for many years.  He has 15 years of experience in the business supplies industry and values the privilege of working alongside homeowners, exploring creative ways to turn their homes into personal living spaces that will be loved for years to come.

Victoria, Mark and Andy talk more about:

  • Why remodelers may have problems maintaining consistency
  • Embedding a good philosophy with your team
  • The challenges that come with maintaining consistency
  • And more…

Masterclass Coming on August 9th!
Ready to Stand Out, Attract the Best Clients, and Win Every Sale that Comes Your Way?

Based on his best-selling book, Lobster on a Cheese Plate, Mark’s intensive marketing masterclass will cover everything from positioning, messaging, building a marketing plan, measurement, customer research techniques, and more.

August 9, 2021
Baltimore, MD

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Ep.156: Making Money in Cost Plus Remodeling with David Crane

July 15, 2021 Business Management, Financial Management, Sales 00:31:29

While Cost Plus Remodeling isn’t for everyone, it can be an enjoyable and profitable way of doing business.  If it is done well, it can be very rewarding and reduce the uncertainty of a market.

Guest David Crane joins this episode to share why cost plus remodeling has proven to be successful for his business and his clients, and why remodelers should adapt this form of a remodeling contract.

David is the CEO and President of Crane Builders in Nashville, Tennessee and has spent the past 34 years meeting clients’ needs with the highest standards in the remodeling and construction industry.  He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Construction and after spending 10 years in his hometown of New Orleans remodeling homes, he moved his business to Nashville where the company has been delighting clients since.  David will also be speaking at this year’s Remodelers Summit in Phoenix, Arizona.

Victoria, Mark and David talk more about:

  • Some of the keys to successfully doing Cost Plus Remodeling
  • The differences in Cost Plus Remodeling vs. Fixed Price Remodeling
  • How to make a profit when you have to show the client your markup
  • What to do with your labor and Project Manager costs on a Cost Plus Project
  • And more…

No Better Way to Build Your Team...

For years we have seen the most successful remodelers in the industry take the opportunity to build their teams by bringing Key Managers and Staff to the Annual Remodelers Summit.

This year, we take that to a new level by offering three content tracks; Business, Value Builder and Production, led by our own “Guru” Tim Faller. So there is literally something for every member of your team, whether they want to switch back and forth or focus on one area.

In addition, with the activities surrounding this year’s Summit, like 2 golf outings and the proximity to the Phoenix area, there are countless team-building opportunities can be combined with your Summit experience.

Register for Summit today and BRING YOUR TEAM!

Ep.155: When Will the Product Shortages End? with Craig Webb

July 1, 2021 Business Management, Financial Management, Production 00:27:04

Remodelers everywhere are plagued by problems getting the products they need to do their work.

That anguish is shared by the building materials dealers, and so many others in the industry. 

Why have we run short of so many products? What problems need to be solved for us to get out of this dilemma, and when will this shortage ease?  PowerTips Unscripted guest and lumber yard expert Craig Webb has some answers.

Craig is the President of Webb Analytics and has spent the last 15 years covering the building products supply chain and its effect on builders.  He’s one of the nation’s best-known experts on lumber and building material dealers and distributors, with 12 years of experience as editor-in-chief of ProSales magazine. 

His continued work towards tracking the trends, threats, and opportunities that make or break the futures of America’s building material manufacturers, distributors, and dealers brings the answers many are looking for, in this episode.

Victoria, Mark and Craig talk more about:

  • The state of the product shortages today
  • How the shortages developed
  • What dealers are doing about it
  • And more…

Who is Speaking at the 2021 Remodelers Summit?

The Remodelers Summit has built a reputation for having the best and brightest speakers in the industry and this year’s line-up only adds to that tradition.

From Keynotes that will literally bring you out of our seat, to industry experts and best-selling authors sharing wisdom and experience that only this Summit can deliver. You DO NOT want to miss this event!

Click Here for More Information + Registration

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Ep.150: Behavioral Finance: The Psychology of Financial Management with Jay Wheeler

April 29, 2021 Business Management, Financial Management 00:33:13

It’s not about the money, rather the feelings the money can bring.

In this episode, Jay Wheeler dives into the psychology of financial management and investing in order to provide listeners with the potential reasons behind the way they may manage money. 

Whether it’s business or personal finances, Jay describes how to better manage your behavior surrounding spending.

Jay is the President of Wheeler Financial and while he provides traditional financial planning and investment advice, he believes the best value that he provides his clients is helping manage their behavior when it comes to money.  He also believes that there is a lot that goes into the decisions we make around our finances and that many of those decisions are based on emotions.

Victoria, Mark and Jay talk more about:

  • How behavioral finance differs from traditional financial management
  • Using behavior and emotions as a guide for choosing investments
  • How behavioral finance applies to investing
  • And more…

Get on the Waitlist for the 2021 Remodelers Summit in Phoenix

We are very excited to announce that after more than a year of virtual conferences and canceled events, we are holding the Annual 2021 Remodelers Summit LIVE and In-person at the luxurious Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 22, 2021. We will launch registration on May 19, 2021, but if you’d like to join our waitlist, we will guarantee you a spot at this event and offer you the lowest pre-sale special pricing of $500 off the standard registration fee. So, sign up today!

Sign For the Summit Waitlist Here

Ep.147: All About Government Renovation Loans with David Perrotti

April 8, 2021 Business Management, Financial Management 00:29:59

What are renovation loans? And how can they help the burden of new home ownership? 

Guest David Perrotti talks about using renovation loans to get deferred maintenance or dated kitchens and bathrooms remodeled prior to moving into a new home, to make for a smooth transition.

David is the President and Founder of Fine Home Contracting LLC, a general contracting management company based out of Connecticut. David is an Army Veteran turned entrepreneur whose goal is to elevate the building and remodeling industry through education of clients, subcontractors and fellow business people.

Victoria, Mark and David talk more about:

  • Why to choose renovation loans
  • Important steps in growing a business
  • The future of building and remodeling
  • And more…

You never get a second chance to make a first impression

Learn How To Increase Your Sales By Qualifying More Accurately

Remodeling companies spend enormous amounts of money on marketing & advertising to generate leads. Yet, when the phone does ring, the prospect is usually greeted by the least trained person in the company.

Masterclass: Mastering the Art of Lead Qualification is coming up in May and will be led by Sandler Sales Consultant, Jeff Borovitz. 

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Ep.145: Double Revenue by Focusing on Less with David Wood

March 25, 2021 Financial Management, Sales 00:22:29

It’s easy to fall victim to the “Shiny Object Syndrome” in remodeling.  With so many goals of success, there are a lot of “shiny objects” that can distract remodelers from reaching their full potential.  

How do you avoid them?  Guest David Wood of Focus.CEO joins Victoria and Mark in this episode to share the five steps to success and doubling revenue in less time.

David quit his career as a Consulting Actuary to Fortune 100 companies, to create the world’s largest coaching business. He now coaches rock star entrepreneurs to double their revenue faster, overcome Shiny Object Syndrome, and be a more extraordinary entrepreneur and human. 

In this episode, David shares five simple steps to help business owners combat Shiny Object Syndrome to double business, achieve more, and be extraordinary.

Victoria, Mark and David talk more about:

  • Why the “Shiny Object Syndrome” is an epidemic among entrepreneurs
  • Why choosing the right goals and plan is so important
  • Going from “Shiny Object Syndrome” to peaceful, focused action
  • The five steps to doubling revenue in less time
  • And more…

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Ep.139: Creating Great Compensation Programs that Help Grow Your Company with Tom Miller

February 11, 2021 Business Management, Financial Management, Human Resources 00:35:14

For many, determining the compensation for an employee is nothing more than doing a quick google search, or in our members case, maybe asking their peers what they pay a particular position.  But Tom Miller doesn’t really agree with that methodology.  Instead, his company helps businesses apply the best compensation strategies that help recruit great talent.

Tom is the founder and president of The VisionLink Advisory Group, a compensation design firm that services private businesses across North America. Tom and his firm have served over 600 companies across all industries. 

In this episode, Tom discusses how to help small businesses apply the best practice compensation strategies that help recruit great talent, encourage execution of the business plan, and growing a company.

Victoria, Mark and Tom talk more about:

  • The starting point for building a great compensation plan in small company.
  • The most common mistakes employers make relative to compensation.
  • How to build an effective incentive plan in a private business.
  • The best way to handle employees who want stock in the company.
  • Setting and managing salaries for different employees.
  • And more…this 

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