Episodes

Are You Ready to Hire?
March 7, 2024

Are You Ready to Hire?

In this episode, Kyle Hunt and Laurel Winkle tackle the pressing question many remodeling business owners face: when is the right time to hire help? As they delve into this topic, they explore crucial factors such as risk tol...

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Honing Your Process: SOPs for Design, Development, and Beyond
March 1, 2024

Honing Your Process: SOPs for Design, Development, and Beyond

In this insightful episode of Remodelers On The Rise, Kyle Hunt engages with Elijah McDonald to explore crucial strategies for enhancing design and development presentations and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs...

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6 Hiring Myths Remodelers Need to Know
Feb. 15, 2024

6 Hiring Myths Remodelers Need to Know

In this conversation, Kyle Hunt interviews Paul Sanneman from about hiring myths and best practices. Paul shares six myths of hiring, including only recruiting when you need someone, employees being expensive, and thinking you can do it yourself. He...

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Why Do You Want to Grow Your Remodeling Business?
Feb. 1, 2024

Why Do You Want to Grow Your Remodeling Business?

Join Kyle as Ken Combs, owner of CQC Home, shares his journey and why he wants to continue to grow his remodeling business. Ken highlights the importance of hiring individuals smarter than you, fostering trust, and allowing f...

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Using DISC to Build Your Dream Remodeling Team
Jan. 25, 2024

Using DISC to Build Your Dream Remodeling Team

In this episode, host Kyle Hunt engages in a captivating conversation with Laura Birkey, a seasoned DISC expert and co-owner of A Long Work , exploring the fascinating application of DISC profiles in the remodeling industry. ...

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Do You Have These 3 Things Dialed In?
Jan. 18, 2024

Do You Have These 3 Things Dialed In?

Join host Kyle Hunt in this episode as he tackles 3 critical topics for remodelers. Kyle stresses the importance of clear communication with clients, advocating for setting expectations about challenges in remodeling projects...

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The Team. The Team. The Team
Jan. 11, 2024

The Team. The Team. The Team

In this episode, host Kyle Hunt engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Vicki Suiter from , shedding light on the critical aspects of hiring and managing a successful team. Vicki, an expert in leadership and team management, shares her wealth...

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The Power of Charging for Design and Development
Jan. 4, 2024

The Power of Charging for Design and Development

In this eye-opening episode originally broadcasted on the , Kyle dissects the drawbacks of providing free estimates and introduces a groundbreaking solution: charging for design and development. He dives deep into the crucial role mindset plays in...

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Keeping Your Business & Marriage Strong: Lessons in Running a Remodeling Business with Your Spouse
Dec. 28, 2023

Keeping Your Business & Marriage Strong: Lessons in Running a Remodel…

Welcome to Remodelers On The Rise! Join host Kyle Hunt in a captivating episode as he chats with Austin and Kali Cornell, owners of MSC Enterprises . Together, they explore how Austin and Kali built their business and what it...

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How to Build a Strong Remodeling Business
Dec. 14, 2023

How to Build a Strong Remodeling Business

I n this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle Hunt engages in a compelling conversation with Nick Kornea, owner of LBK Design Build , to uncover the core elements of success in the remodeling industry. Together, they explo...

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The Power of Project Scheduling: A Conversation with Paul McManus
Dec. 7, 2023

The Power of Project Scheduling: A Conversation with Paul McManus

Join host Kyle Hunt as he engages in a captivating discussion with Paul McManus of on the significant impact project scheduling has on client satisfaction and profitability. In this episode, Kyle and Paul delve into the common challenges and...

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Mapping Your Path to Success: Tools and Strategies for Vision Planning
Nov. 30, 2023

Mapping Your Path to Success: Tools and Strategies for Vision Planning

Join host Kyle Hunt as he dives into a thought-provoking conversation about keeping your company's vision on track with special guest, Ryan Englin, the host of Talent Tackle Box . In this episode, Kyle and Ryan explore the im...

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Building Know, Like, and Trust: 1 Remodelers Success Story
Nov. 16, 2023

Building Know, Like, and Trust: 1 Remodelers Success Story

In this episode, join Kyle as he sits down with Dennis Gehman and Travis Yoder of to discuss their successful marketing efforts with their Kitchen & Bath University seminars! Discover the behind-the-scenes secrets of their low-barrier offer that...

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Navigating Job Costing in Your Remodeling Business
Nov. 9, 2023

Navigating Job Costing in Your Remodeling Business

In this week's episode of Remodelers on the Rise, join your host Kyle Hunt as he delves into one of his favorite topics: Job Costing. With over 15 years of experience and coaching hundreds of remodelers, Kyle emphasizes the u...

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What's Your Dream Remodeling Business?
Nov. 2, 2023

What's Your Dream Remodeling Business?

What kind of remodeling business do you want? In this episode, Kyle provides insightful examples and examines the contrasting aspirations of remodelers who desire a smaller-scale business and those who strive for significant ...

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Behind The Scenes With JobTread: Two Remodelers Share Their Experiences
Oct. 26, 2023

Behind The Scenes With JobTread: Two Remodelers Share Their Experienc…

Listen to this episode of the Remodelers On The Rise podcast as we go behind the scenes and chat with two experienced remodelers, Peter Ranney from Ranney Blair Weidmann Remodeling and Shawn Billings from Credible Constructio...

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Implementation Matters
Oct. 19, 2023

Implementation Matters

In this episode, Kyle interviews Houston, a remodeler who shares the improvements he's made in his business over the past few months as he's implemented advice he's heard from the podcast! Listeners will gain insights on prac...

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Leading Your Remodeling Team to Success with Vicki Suiter
Oct. 12, 2023

Leading Your Remodeling Team to Success with Vicki Suiter

In this episode, Kyle Hunt engages in a dynamic conversation with Vicki Suiter, the founder of . Together, they explore the essential aspects of managing and leading a team with excellence. Vicki emphasizes the criticality of clearly defining what...

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JobTread? Other Software? It Doesn't Matter Unless You IMPLEMENT IT
Oct. 5, 2023

JobTread? Other Software? It Doesn't Matter Unless You IMPLEMENT IT

In this engaging episode of the podcast, Kyle Hunt interviews Tom Houghton, owner of , a leading technology consulting company. Tom shares his unique experience and history with software for the remodeling industry, highlighting his expertise in...

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How "Open Book Management" Has Worked Wonders for This Remodeler
Sept. 28, 2023

How "Open Book Management" Has Worked Wonders for This Remodeler

Looking to take your remodeling business to the next level? In this episode of the podcast, Kyle Hunt interviews Aaron about his implementation of the "Great Game of Business" concept in his business. This multifaceted approa...

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Leveling Up Your Sales Process
Sept. 21, 2023

Leveling Up Your Sales Process

In this segment from the Remodelers On The Rise 15th Birthday Bash, we look at developing a strong sales process. ----- To explore more resources tailored specifically for remodelers, be sure to visit RemodelersOnTheRise.com ...

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Effectively Marketing Your Remodeling Business
Sept. 14, 2023

Effectively Marketing Your Remodeling Business

Remodeler, are you looking to effectively market your business? In this podcast, we share the section from the recent Remodelers On The Rise 15th Birthday Bash celebration focused entirely on marketing! If you're a remodeler ...

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Remodeler, Know Your Numbers!
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 ...

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Driving Traffic and Converting Leads: 4 Keys Remodelers Need to Understand
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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