Episodes

Sept. 7, 2023

Remodeler, Know Your Numbers!

If Kyle's said it once, he's said it a thousand times. You need to KNOW YOUR NUMBERS to be a successful remodeler! On today's episode, we get a little insider listen to the first segment of this year's Remodelers On The Rise 15th Birthday Bash. As he...

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Aug. 31, 2023

Driving Traffic and Converting Leads: 4 Keys Remodelers Need to Under…

In this episode, Kyle sits down with Spencer Powell of as he delves into the essential marketing practices that remodeling professionals need to embrace. Discover why your website serves as the central hub of your marketing efforts and learn how to...

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Aug. 24, 2023

From $250k to $2.5 Million Through the Power of Referrals

Join Kyle as he interviews Tiffany Welsh, who shares her story about leveraging strategic partnerships with realtors to catapult her remodeling business from $250k to $2.5 Million through the power of referrals. Tiffany will walk us through her...

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Aug. 18, 2023

Remodelers On The Rise is Celebrating 15 Years in Business!

It’s a bit of a milestone and we wanted to do something fun to celebrate.   One of the things I’ve always been focused on is making sure that any content I do is valuable to my community (YOU!).   As we were thinking of how to...

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Aug. 17, 2023

Who's Your Next Hire and WHY?

Who's Your Next Hire and WHY?   These are key questions that every remodeler should know as they look at the future of their remodeling business and their path forward. Strategically growing your team in the future begins today!   Want to...

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Aug. 10, 2023

Time Management: Identify Your Bottlenecks and Learn This Foundationa…

In this episode, Kyle sits down with Dominic Rubino of to discuss the importance of mastering this foundational skill.  This episode provides valuable insights on how to identify the bottlenecks that are hindering your productivity and shares...

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July 27, 2023

Keys To Success For A Strong Remodeling Business!

"What Are Some Of The Keys To Success For A Strong Remodeling Business?" This is the question Kyle posed to the Facebook Group. Kyle Hunt explores the keys to success shared by successful and growing remodelers and provides his own expert insights on...

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July 20, 2023

The Power of Strategic Partnerships in Your Remodeling Business

If you want your remodeling business to thrive, paying attention to strategic partnerships is critical. In this episode of Remodelers On The Rise, Kyle Hunt shares valuable insights and practical tips on how to build strong partnerships that can...

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July 13, 2023

Creating a Culture of Service

Kyle is joined by Elnian Gilbert from ZingTrain to discuss how remodelers can train their team and deliver excellent customer service.  Elnian shared 2 of her favorite resources with us here: and Get 20% OFF any virtual training offered by...

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June 29, 2023

The Power of Data: Adapting to Shifting Consumer Insights in the Remo…

Join Kyle as he interviews Mark Richardson, a renowned expert in the remodeling industry, for an engaging discussion on the latest consumer insights and data trends. Discover how this information can help your remodeling business stay ahead of...

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June 22, 2023

Transform Your Team's Attitude (From Bad to GREAT) Like This Remodeler

Chris Howlett with Diamond Hill Builders set out to improve his team's attitude, create a better work environment, a craft the Ultimate Building Experience. In this episode, Kyle interviews Chris on his Ultimate Building Experience, or UBE, program...

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June 15, 2023

Cost of Project Execution Training Live and In-Person

Learn the method that transforms how you estimate and sell your remodeling projects! Cost of Project Execution (C.O.P.E.) can help you:  Be more confident in your estimating Increase gross profit on your projects Increase your closing...

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June 8, 2023

The Importance of Estimating for Profitability in Remodeling

Join Kyle and guests Nolan Orfield and Jack Dean from as they delve into the crucial role of estimating in achieving profitability in remodeling. Discover the common mistakes that remodelers make in their estimating process and gain valuable tips to...

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June 1, 2023

Generate Great Project Leads in 2023 (and beyond) - Here's the market…

What should be your marketing focus for generating great project leads? Joaquin Erazo has been a successful Marketing Strategist in the remodeling industry for 25+ years. In this interview, Kyle and Joaquin will talk about 2023 marketing trends and...

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May 25, 2023

A Behind The Scenes Look at Our Crafting the Client Experience Event

What does it look like from the initial time that a prospective client reaches out to you all the way through to the completion of the project? What does it look like to craft a remarkable, wonderful experience for our clients?  This is the...

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May 18, 2023

Job Tread, BuilderTrend, Co-Construct - Oh My! How to Successfully Im…

Today, Kyle interviews Jef Forward on how he's approached implementing software throughout his 25 years as a remodeler. We'll look at how technology can help create a single point for your team to find information, help them work more effectively (and...

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May 15, 2023

Unlocking Success: The Power of Accurate Job Costing in Remodeling Bu…

In this episode, we dive into the critical aspect of accurate job costing in the remodeling industry. Discover the true importance of job costing as we provide valuable insights, expert coaching, and uplifting encouragement.  Join us to uncover...

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May 4, 2023

Impactful Interviewing Skills Remodelers Need to Learn

Do you have a strong interview process? Kyle interviews Steve Ezikian on how to develop strong processes for hiring the right employees in your remodeling business. They dig into crafting job descriptions, interviewing, and hiring the right candidate...

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April 27, 2023

2 Quick Tips to Strengthen Your Sales Process

Kyle shares 2 tools remodelers can use to help transform their sales process, educate prospects, and better qualify early in the process. Visit to learn more!

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April 20, 2023

How This Remodeler Grew Their Business to $5.2 Million With Coaching

During this podcast episode, Kyle has a conversation with Bret Oleksyn, the founder of Odd Fellow Contracting. Under Kyle's coaching, Bret has successfully scaled his business from $850,000 to $5.2 million. Bret shares his experience and valuable...

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April 6, 2023

How 1 Remodeler is Creatively Utilizing Overseas Help

Aaron McGinnis with Craft Built has effectively been outsourcing a lot of design, marketing, office, etc. work overseas. It's a unique approach and one we're going to dig into to hear how he's done it and how it's working for him! This is definitely a...

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March 23, 2023

Inspiring the Next Generation of Craftspeople

Join me and Mark Valchine, a Career & Technical Education Homebuilding teacher in Michigan who is working to inspire the next generation of remodelers!

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March 16, 2023

Growing Your Remodeling Business with Video

Join Kyle and Contractor Growth Network's Logan Shinholser as they discuss the core videos all remodelers should develop and tips on how to get them done!

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March 10, 2023

The Quick 5

Today's episode is a recording of a call Kyle recently did with his Remodelers VIP Club working on client communication. Specifically, we're going to dig into the 5-minute meeting you can have to help make sure your remodeling clients have an...

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