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Sept. 5, 2025

Hat of the Week: JobTread

This week’s Hat of the Week goes to JobTread a company that is truly making waves in our industry Led by Eric Fortenberry and backed by a growing team that genuinely cares JobTread is focused on making life easier and more productive for remodelers I’ve seen the experience my clients…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Hat of the Week - Liljedahl Bros

This week’s hat goes to Liljedahl Bros out of Hartford, CT. Led by Drew Liljedahl, this fourth-generation company has been serving their community for over 85 years—and doing it with craftsmanship, consistency, and care. They’ve got a solid team, a strong reputation, and they just keep getting better. That’s what…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Hat of the Week - MSC Enterprises

This week, we’re tipping our hats to MSC Enterprises Inc out of Missouri — led by Austin and Kali Cornell. These two are a blast to work with in our Elevate peer group. They’re intentional, focused, and making steady progress toward better work-life balance, stronger leadership, and a growing, thriving…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Hat of the Week - Cunningham Contracting

This week’s Hat of the Week goes to Cunningham Contracting in Williamsburg, VA Steve and his team have been part of the Remodelers AutoPilot program for a while and we’ve enjoyed watching their growth and success Steve has also been deeply involved with NAHB for many years and that commitment…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Hat of the Week: Arizona Building Contractors

This week’s Hat of the Week goes to Arizona Building Contractors in Tucson, AZ led by Dan Gullick Dan has been in the construction industry since 1998 starting as an apprentice electrician and working his way up to building a high quality remodeling business in Tucson He knows his tools…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Hat of the Week - Home Run Solutions

This week’s Hat of the Week goes to Home Run Solutions LLC in Washington. Owners Jacob and Katie Thompson have spent the past year improving their sales process and strengthening their business. Their dedication and teamwork make them a true Remodeler On The Rise. Keep up the great work, Jacob…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Hat of the Week: Campbell House and Home

This week’s Hat of the Week goes to Campbell House and Home in St. Louis, MO led by Ryan and Katie Campbell Ryan is a ton of fun to hang out with and together he and Katie have built a strong thoughtful team If you’ve seen their social media you…

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Sept. 4, 2025

How Audra Found the Right Hire

Finding the right hire doesn’t have to be guesswork. In this episode, Audra Gossage shares how she used DISC profiling and a recruiting platform to narrow 100 applicants down to just a handful of strong fits and how the clear right candidate stood out immediately. A year later, that hire…

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Sept. 4, 2025

Building a Client-First Remodeling Business

In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle chats with Audra Gossage, a remodeler who shares how her team builds trust with trade partners, prioritizes communication, and creates a client-first remodeling experience from start to finish. From clear process documentation to empowering clients with good design and honest pricing,…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Want trade partners who always show up?

Want trade partners who always show up?Audra Gossage shares the simple practice that built loyalty and set her remodeling business apart. This is just a taste of tomorrow’s new episode of Remodelers on the Rise — Building a Client-First Remodeling Business. Kyle sits down with Audra to talk about:✔ Building…

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Aug. 29, 2025

Hat of the Week: Michigan Football National Championship Hat

This week’s Hat of the Week goes to Michigan Football in honor of their 2023 National Championship and the start of the new season this Saturday night Former head coach Jim Harbaugh said it best "Attack each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind" Whether you’re calling leads running a…

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Aug. 29, 2025

“We Painted the Wrong House” - Lessons Learned from My Son’s Summer of Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle sits down with his son, Thomas Hunt, for a candid and entertaining conversation about what it’s like to run a painting business at just 19 years old. From cold calls and hiring friends to the unforgettable moment when his crew painted…

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Aug. 22, 2025

Onboarding That Works: How To Set Up New Hires for Long-Term Success

In this episode of Remodelers On The Rise, Kyle Hunt is joined by Bryan Williams of Squirrel Solutions to talk all things onboarding. From prepping before day one to setting clear expectations and leveraging self-learning tools, Bryan walks through a simple, practical nine-step onboarding framework remodelers can apply right away.…

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Aug. 20, 2025

Recapping the Rise Conference: Ideas, Inspiration, and Implementation

In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle, Bailey, and Kassi share highlights from the recent Rise Conference. From roundtables that sparked powerful conversations to breakout sessions on AI and marriage, they reflect on moments of learning, laughter, and even tears. You’ll hear about community connections, sponsors, standout sessions,…

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July 31, 2025

A Historic Craftsman and Physical Therapist Start a Remodeling Business

In this episode of Remodelers On The Rise, Kyle sits down with Todd and Jill Johnson of Holly Home Renovations. Together, they share the story of how a talented craftsman and a physical therapist teamed up to start and grow a successful remodeling business focused on historic renovations in Minnesota.…

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July 30, 2025

We’re not chasing growth for growth’s sake

“We’re not chasing growth for growth’s sake.” Todd and Jill Johnson of Holly Home Renovations share why they’ve chosen to stay lean, prioritize the right clients and trade partners, and build a business that supports their life—not the other way around. If you’ve been asking yourself, “What am I building…

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July 24, 2025

From Hustling to Leading: Dan's Journey at Ford Custom Renovations

In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle sits down with Dan Ford of Ford Custom Renovations for an honest and insightful conversation about the evolution of his remodeling business. Daniel shares how he went from hustling in the field to building a thriving team, making key shifts like…

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July 18, 2025

Hat of the Week - Bailey Construction

This week’s Hat of the Week goes to Bailey Construction in Freeland, Michigan led by Rob and Linda Bartosiewicz Linda’s parents started the business and a few years back Rob and Linda took the reins They have continued that legacy with kindness integrity and a commitment to serving their clients…

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July 17, 2025

Our Blitz Meeting Process

We walk through how we process blitz meetings. Kyle sends an email marked Blitz and we meet a few times a week to go over that list together. This simple approach has been wildly helpful for batching tasks, staying organized, and boosting productivity.

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July 17, 2025

Crafting a Strong Remodeling Business with Curtis Lawson

In this episode of Remodelers On The Rise, we’re sharing a recent conversation where Kyle joined Curtis Lawson on the Your Project Shepherd podcast. Together, they dig into understanding financials, improving sales, building strong teams, and why coaching and peer groups can make all the difference. Curtis also shares some…

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July 11, 2025

Hat of the Week: Wright and Sons

Hat of the Week: Wright and Sons This week’s Hat of the Week goes to Wright and Sons out of Ohio led by Jeff Wright and his son Sam Wright They have built a strong and steady remodeling business over the years and most recently took on a really cool…

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July 10, 2025

“I Used to Hide from the Finances” — Tony’s Breakthrough Story

Tony shares how he used to hide from the finances, but now he sees the numbers as a tool for growth. He has broken through the $1M barrier, feels empowered, and has a clear path forward.

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July 10, 2025

From Hammer to Helm: Letting Go of the Tools and Leading the Team

In this episode of Remodelers on the Rise, Kyle sits down with Tony Hughes of Urban Refurbishment for an honest and inspiring conversation about stepping off the job site and stepping into true business ownership! Tony shares what it took to finally get off the tools after 12 years, how…

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July 8, 2025

Speaker spotlight on Michael Anschel

Speaker spotlight on Michael Anschel of OA Design + Build in Minneapolis. Michael is bringing a fresh take to the RISE Conference with his session on C.O.P.E. (Cost Of Project Execution). It is a transparent, thought-provoking way to approach pricing that remodelers need to hear. This is not your standard…

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