Episodes

June 8, 2021

Expected vs Actual - Take it More Seriously

Kyle has marketing, sales, employee management, and financial items to share with you to strengthen your remodeling business!

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June 1, 2021

Getting Your Production Team Involved with Estimating

We'll be talking about how Todd, with Schulte Design Build, is getting his production team involved in estimating hours for projects and how it's helping them increase profits.

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May 25, 2021

Are you making $90,000 when you should be making $150,000+? Here's wh…

Let's say you made $90,000 last year from your business but the remodeler down the road (who has similar sales to you) - they made $150,000! Today, Kyle explores what they are doing differently and what you can do to make your business more...

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May 20, 2021

The ROI of Kindness with Brian Biro

Brian Biro, the author of , joins Kyle for a discussion on the role of kindness in your remodeling business.

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May 19, 2021

Why WIP Accounting Matters

Remodeler Jef Forward joins Kyle and shares some knowledge! They discuss how he's grown his team (in particular a Project Developer/Estimator), why 'WIP' (Work In Progress) accounting is important, and a few of the top ways he's used Technology...

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May 5, 2021

How 2 Remodelers are Using the Canvas App in Their Business

Kyle talks with Paul McManus and Peter Ranney about how the Canvas app they've been talking about in the Remodelers Community Facebook Group! They discuss what it is, how it works, and how they're using it in their businesses.  If you want to see...

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April 28, 2021

Quick Advice to Fire You Up About Your Remodeling Business

On this Remodelers On The Rise Show, Kyle riffs on a variety of topics. He shares some one-liners to spark your thinking and challenge you - and goes through them 1 by 1. You'll pick up something that will fire you up and help you and your remodeling...

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April 20, 2021

What Is Something You Need To Fix In Your Business and WHY?

What is something you need to fix in your business and WHY? On today's show, Kyle is going to offer advice to 7 remodelers who answered this question. We'll discuss how to streamline your sales process, hand off your bookkeeping, estimating best...

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April 13, 2021

Know Your Numbers: The Fundamentals

Let's talk about the fundamentals of knowing your numbers and how to price your work to be a more profitable remodeling business.  If you're interested in digging into this deeper, How To Make (More) Money In Your Remodeling Business is a 6-week...

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April 8, 2021

Getting Over Your Head-Trash Around Charging for Design & Project Dev…

Today Kyle does a mini-coaching session LIVE and discusses the importance of getting over your head-trash when it comes to charging for design and project development

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April 1, 2021

How To Have Hard Conversations About Material Costs

Kyle addresses how to have hard conversations about material price escalation and the power of practicing these discussions.

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March 30, 2021

A Quick History of the Remodeling Industry

Today is a quick history of the remodeling industry - How it looked in the 70s and 80s, how the training and knowledge came to be, and some of the roles and best practices that are industry standard today began!

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March 24, 2021

Should you niche down and only focus on kitchens?

Is there a type of project where your team excels & that's most profitable? Should you niche down and focus only on that type of project? In this episode, Kyle addresses the benefits of being a specialist, not a generalist.

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March 17, 2021

Move Up The "Moment of Truth"

You need to move up the "moment of truth" in your conversations with prospects. Today, Kyle gives practical advice for remodelers on why this is important and how to doing it well protects your time!

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March 10, 2021

Using Your Website to Qualify Leads

Remodeler, you're busy. You need tools and systems in place to start qualifying leads before they ever call you. Listen as Kyle and Jason Carmack of Vision Construction discuss how he uses his contact form, process page, and pricing guide to...

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March 4, 2021

Are You Just Going to Go Through the Motions?

Kyle shares about the power of bringing energy to your sales calls and presentations, your influence on your workplace environment, and give somes tips on holding productive employee meetings.

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Feb. 23, 2021

Business Transition Planning – Planning for Your Departure and the Fu…

Everyone will exit their business at some point – it’s inevitable! Most contractors, with no exit plan in place, will simply close their doors leaving years of past client goodwill, established contractor and supplier relationships, and dedicated...

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Feb. 18, 2021

From Swinging the Hammer to Running a Business: Strategies for Taking…

Kyle shares the story of three of his clients who have all made the transition from full-time in the field to now focusing their time and energy on running their remodeling business (with very little work in the field.)

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Feb. 9, 2021

Remodeler, Go Get Some Google Reviews!

Kyle addresses the value of Google reviews, setting self-imposed deadlines, and focusing your time on the most valuable work.  If you're not staying in touch with your previous clients, right now you can test out Remodelers AutoPilot for only $1!...

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Feb. 3, 2021

Valuable, Repeatable, Teachable: An Estimating Approach with SOLID Jo…

Kyle and guest, Mike Medford, review the importance of estimating well and Mike's system for solid job costing.

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Jan. 27, 2021

Charging for Design and Project Development: One Remodeler's Success …

Kyle shares one remodeler's success story after he implemented what he learned and started confidently charging for design and project development.  If you would like free access to Session #1 of Kyle's course, Charging for Design and Project...

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Jan. 26, 2021

Why can't I find rockstar employees?

"Why can't I find rockstar employees?"  Kyle and guest, Ryan Englin of , discuss how to find rockstar employees, build your team well, and transform the way you think about hiring for your remodeling company.

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Jan. 20, 2021

Planning: This Month, Next Month, The Following Month

How can I reduce my cycle time? Is it time to hire more employees? How can I plan my sales goals more effectively?  Kyle answers these questions and offers an excellent template for getting clear about your sales goals and tracking this month,...

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Jan. 13, 2021

Keeping Your Head Up in Turbulent Times

Today's show digs a little deeper into leading our business well in times of division, showing respect for others, the importance of addressing mental health struggles, and keeping your head up in turbulent times.

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