Ep.155: When Will the Product Shortages End? with Craig Webb
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 […]
Ep.153: How SCRUM Can Strengthen Your Design Process with Dean Tompkins
Have you ever heard of SCRUM? SCRUM is a workflow management technique that accelerates projects, and while it is mostly used by software development teams, its principles and lessons can be applied to all kinds of industries. Guest Dean Tompkins is here to explain how SCRUM is useful in his remodeling business, and how it […]
Ep.143: The Deadly Sins that Designers & Production Teams Commit with Jeff Borovitz
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 […]
Ep.133: Harnessing the Power of 3D Visualization with Dave Pollard
Dave Pollard, Co-Founder & Design Director of Liv Companies outside of Chicago, joins the show to talk more about how his firm utilizes 3D renderings in almost every aspect of their business. Leading LivCo’s design team, Dave’s process quickly takes hand sketches to full-blown renderings and walk-throughs, and they are even leveraging the power of […]
Ep.131: All About LEAN and Value Stream Mapping with Dean Tompkins
Increasing efficiency is one of the easiest ways to increase your company’s profitability, and LEAN process improvement is an extremely popular direction to take for successful remodelers and builders out there. We have discussed LEAN concepts in past episodes, including Episode 10 when we had Doug Howard on to talk about the LEAN consulting work […]
Ep.113: Fighting the Labor Shortage with In-house Training with Dan Hurst
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 […]
Ep.104: [Unscripted Back-Up] How to Hit Healthy Net Profits in any Economic Climate with Mike Medford Sr.
Editor’s note: We’re all working from our homes, away from the friendly confines of the office and its podcasting studio. So we dug into the virtual vault to bring you this episode. We’re in an uncertain time for many remodelers, so here’s some advice that will help you weather any business climate. One of our […]
Ep.103: Positive Growth in Difficult Situations with Kathy O’Brien
We talk about the J Curve a lot around here — picture a lower-case J. When you apply change principles to your business — new people, systems, and processes — they can initially send your business on a downward trajectory before soaring with your success. If you want to grow your company, listen carefully! Our […]
Ep.94: Improving Your Bottom Line with Green Upgrades with Doug Selby
Many of your customers will pay more for items that improve the health, comfort, and efficiency of their homes. As one of the few things that pay for themselves over time, green upgrades can also boost your average project revenue and make you stand out in your market. In this episode, Doug Selby talks to […]
Ep.93: [Unscripted Back-Up] How LEAN Principles Have Improved My Business with Paul Kowalski
As 2019 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of our more popular episodes, and this episode explains how LEAN principles really work in a remodeling company. Perfect for any company looking to improve their business in 2020. In this episode, Paul Kowalski shares his experiences in applying LEAN in his […]