Episodes

July 28, 2022

Here's an Exact Blueprint for Your Pre-Construction Meetings!

Paul posted a great step-by-step process example of how he does his Pre-Construction Meetings!   We're going to walk through it together and I guarantee you're going to find numerous things you can implement into your remodeling business....

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July 15, 2022

5 Essential Tips for Canvas

Jen Kresl from Canvas walks us step-by-step through 5 ways to take your scans to the next level. Whether you're prepping to use Canvas for the first time or have been saving time and money by using their awesome Scan-to-CAD app for a while, you're...

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July 7, 2022

Capacity-Based Mark-Up - How These 2 Remodelers Are Charging for Thei…

Kyle will be interviewing 2 remodelers who have implemented a Capacity-Based Mark-Up on why they made this decision, how they implemented it, and what the results have been in their businesses. and use the promo code RISE2022 for $100 off your first...

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July 1, 2022

Let's Talk About Your Sales Process

Kyle does a live, mini-coaching session and provides some advice to a remodeler on how to strengthen his sales process.  Are you ready to give Canvas a try?  and use the promo code RISE2022 for $100 off your first scan! Do you need to take...

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June 23, 2022

What's Kyle's Story?

In today's takeover episode, Dave Pollard turns the tables and interviews Kyle about his story and business!   Why does Kyle work exclusively with remodelers?   Did he have any businesses that failed?   Which act of Hamilton is his...

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June 16, 2022

31 Remodelers Give Advice for Running a Successful Remodeling Busine…

How do you run a successful remodeling business? Here's what 31 remodelers at had to say! Ready to try the Canvas App? Use the code RISE2022 for $100 off your first scan to CAD order!

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June 9, 2022

How to Use Your Website & Marketing to Save Time, Pre-Qualify Leads, …

My friend and colleague, Spencer Powell, with joins me to discuss How to Use Your Website & Marketing to Save Time, Pre-Qualify Leads, Leverage Automation, and Close Higher-Margin Projects! Are you ready to save time and money with the Canvas app? ...

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June 3, 2022

Remodelers On The Rise Profile: Josh Nelson, Nelson Builders

On today's show, Kyle interviews Josh Nelson of . Josh and Kyle started working together in the fall of 2015. They walk step by step through what Josh has done and implemented to go from a $700,000 remodeler, with little profits, to a very successful...

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May 19, 2022

The Final 5%: How to Finish Your Remodeling Projects Strong - Part 2

You can do a fine job on a project but if you stumble across the finish line, that is what your clients will remember. We want to make sure you're running through the finish line and leaving your clients thrilled! Are you struggling to stay in touch...

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May 18, 2022

The Final 5%: How to Finish Your Remodeling Projects Strong - Part 1

You can do a fine job on a project but if you stumble across the finish line, that is what your clients will remember. We want to make sure you're running through the finish line and leaving your clients thrilled! Are you struggling to stay in touch...

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May 5, 2022

Your Questions About Running a Strong Remodeling Business!

Today on the podcast, Kyle is answering your questions! We touch on a variety of topics in the area of sales, marketing, financials, and leadership in your remodeling business! Use the code RISE2022 for $100 off your first scan to CAD order! Learn...

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April 28, 2022

Financial Independence for Remodelers with David Gerstel

Join us as Kyle interviews about his new book, "Building Freedom: A Construction Pro's Path to Financial Independence." They address practical ways to build wealth and reap the rewards of all your hard work. Use the code RISE2022 for $100 off your...

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April 21, 2022

Using Personality Tests (Like DISC) to Lead Your Team Well with Jef F…

Jef Forward, of Forward Design Build, shares his unique approach to leadership that utilizes the DISC assessment to learn more about his and his team member's personalities! Use the code RISE2022 for $100 off your first scan to CAD order! Learn...

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April 14, 2022

How Remodelers Make and Save Money with Job Costing with Diane Gilson

Diane is an expert at job costing! Kyle and Diane go over specific examples to give you clarity and inspire you to continue to improve your job costing. Use the code RISE2022 for $100 off your first scan to CAD order! Learn more about Kyle's work...

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April 8, 2022

Calendly, MailChimp, and Automatic Prospect Follow-Up with Dave Polla…

"I haven’t had a no-show in over a year." - Dave Pollard recently shared this interesting and powerful statement in a post on Remodelers Community.   In the show, we're going to cover his strategy, the technology he uses to help schedule...

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April 1, 2022

3 Things Every Remodeler Must Understand

Every remodelers must understand these 3 things: 1. Explaining the Remodeling Process to Prospects 2. Understanding Financials/Taxes 3. Job Costing If you enjoyed this episode, go to to join this private Facebook group!

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March 25, 2022

Remodeler, Are You Charging Enough?

Kyle has a lively chat with Vicki Suiter. Learn from her expertise as they discuss:   1. What are the biggest mistakes you see contractors make in pricing? 2. How do you suggest people overcome pricing objections? 3. There are only two ways to...

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March 17, 2022

Building Financial Value and Net Worth with Erik Jackson

Kyle is chatting with Erik Jackson of Jackson Design Build & Kind Equity Partners about how remodelers can get creative on building financial value and net worth!

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March 11, 2022

Building Your Business Around 1 Type of Project

Should you narrow down the type of projects you focus on? Laurel Winkel with SheBuilds Kitchens only does kitchens. Is that wise? Hear her strategy and results! Stop leaving money on the table and start staying in touch with your previous clients!

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March 4, 2022

"The Myth Of The Markup" - Michael Anschel & Kyle Hunt

Michael & Kyle discuss (and debate?) Michael's approach to transparency in the sales process and his COPE (Cost of Project Execution) method. It's a show that is bound to get you thinking. Visit to join in the conversation! Learn more about how Kyle...

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Feb. 24, 2022

From $850,000 to $5,200,000 in Sales - The Power Of Coaching & Implem…

Kyle sits down for our first ever in-person interview on this podcast with Bret Oleksyn of Odd Fellow Contracting! Bret has taken his business from $850,000 to $5.2 million working with Kyle as his coach. Bret shares his story and wisdom around a...

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Feb. 18, 2022

Why & How One Remodeler Changed Their Business Name & Branding

Have you ever thought about changing your business name, logo, and overall branding? Join Kyle as he interviews Jared Thayer with Thayer Design Build about all the strategy and steps involved in taking this on. Watch the video version of this episode...

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Feb. 10, 2022

Feeling Beat Up About Recruiting Your Next Great Hire? Listen to This!

Kyle and Vicki Suiter discuss the mindset, strategy, and tactics you need to recruit your next great hire!

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Jan. 27, 2022

Job Costing Is Critical

Job Costing Is Critical. See how successful remodeler, Steve Nash, does it. Steve commented on one of Kyle's posts a month back about Job Costing. He said, "Hard to believe there was I time where we didn’t bother to look. That was 25 years ago. Job...

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