Remodeling Mastery By Mark Richardson

Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details. In This Episode Mark Richardson talks through a few best practices remodeling contractors can use to build a routine and mindset that yields success, ensuring you never lose your mojo from one project to the next.

Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details. Mark Richardson’s advice to all remodeling contractors is to “embrace the boring”. Don’t allow yourself to get caught up in the shiny new gadget or trend, simply embrace the basic proven strategies for success. Throughout the episode, Mark mentions five elements to a strong foundation for which you can grow your business.

Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details.

Today's toThank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details. Today, Mark shares insights into ways remodelers should think about and seek out the right advice for handling communications with clients, growing their business, handling the day to day operations, and the many other aspects to running a business.

Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details. In today’s episode of Remodeling Mastery, Mark poses three questions he believes all remodelers should have answers to before going to visit a potential new client in order to have the best chance at winning that project.

Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details. Today’s episode focuses on growing your business by investing in your greatest asset...people. People are what make your company unique and noticed. Are you doing all that you can to invest in your people?

Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details. In a continuation from last week's episode on the theme of halftime and how you can prepare your business for a strong 2nd half to 2016, Mark Richardson talks further on this idea of being aggressive, but realistic, in your approach to growth.

Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details. In today’s episode, Mark Richardson shares his expertise in managing “halftime.” As we’re six months into the year, it’s time to regroup and reflect on the strategies and goals you set out to accomplish this year. A strong finish requires a solid halftime evaluation.

Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details. Today’s episode revolves around the idea of growth management, specifically, how remodelers should approach managing growth in order to position themselves for success today and in the future.

Remodeling Mastery is a podcast series that allows you to take a little bit of a time out and think about think about the business not just do it. Each week, host Mark Richardson talks through topics that are thought-provoking and some that are more in the trenches techniques and details. Today, Mark go in-depth on a few tips and practices he recommends to remodelers who are looking to take that next step and become an authority in the industry.

Remodeling Mastery is a podcast series that allows you to take a little bit of a time out and think about think about the business not just do it. Each week, host Mark Richardson talks through topics that are thought provoking and some that are more in the trenches techniques and details. Today, Mark talks on the topic of what your job is today. If a business doesn’t change and adapt, it’ll slowly become irrelevant. Your job today is very different than it was in the past. It’s more complex. As you reflect on this, there are factors that Mark highlights that define what your job today is really about and how you can excel as a remodeling business.

This week's subject focuses on the state of overwhelm many remodelers feel in the industry. More homeowners are beginning to remodel their homes than in past years and this has placed an added stress on remodelers. This burden of overwhelm causes many remodelers' effectiveness to slip. Listen as Mark Richardson, talks through 5 big weights to stress and how you as a remodeler can work to overcome each: 1. Planning correctly 2. Balancing reactive vs proactive time 3. Controlling the process 4. Focusing on the right clients 5. Monitoring and adjusting accordingly

Technology has revolutionized the remodeling industry, and that has created new challenges for remodeling contractors. Sometimes, technology replaces the personal communications remodelers have with their clients. Leading to many cases where remodelers have become like strangers to their clients, which wasn't the case ten years ago. Technology has also sped up the process and given more control to the client. Remodelers should embrace technology...but at a steady pace. There should be a balance between high touch and high tech techniques during client engagement. You have to ask yourself, "What is the best way to communicate with my clients?" Because at the end of the day, people will buy from your business because of your spirit and brand, more so than just the end product. Today, having a web presence isn't like having a billboard. It's about having a dialogue and a conversation with your clients, especially when it comes to mobile and mobile interactions. The generations who are remodeling their homes t

In Remodeling Mastery, Mark Richardson takes on different topics and insights in the remodeling industry to help you improve and grow your business. Today's episode focuses on the topic of how remodeling contractors can create a world class client experience. This is extremely important and can make all the difference. Knowing the keys to achieving a really good experience for the client during the construction phase of the project can be thought of as a checklist. Mark talks on his 10 keys to a world class client experience in-depth in today's episode. If you'd like to subscribe to the series and never miss out on a new episode, visit https://www.surefiresocial.com/remodelingmasterysubscribe/

It's time you took your business to the next level. In today's episode, Mark Richardson takes you through the steps to growing your business with three key ingredients for success.

Ever wonder how you can improve on your own skills and expertise to be more successful in business? 90% of those in the remodeling industry are extremely efficient with the product aspect and the day-to-day grind of the business. But, where most tend to struggle is when they take a step back to look at themselves in the mirror. They ask questions like, "How can I scale the business for sustained growth?" or "How can I grow and become a better leader?" Well, you're in luck! Mark Richardson tackles this challenge of remodeling yourself by providing you with the 3 levels to remodeling yourself and how you can improve. Just remember, no matter what you decide to do, you need to plan!

Today's topics centers on managing and controlling growth. It's been said that if a business is not growing, it's dying. But, it's how you think about and how you manage growth that is what's critical, not just growth itself. Listen as Mark Richardson delves into the inner workings of properly controlling your growth at the right pace with a few major themes.

In a continuation of last week’s Remodeling Mastery episode – Themes of Success, Mark Richardson now shifts the focus to threats that exist that endanger success. The Seven Threats to Your Business: 1. Leadership 2. Alignment 3. Planning for the short, medium and long-term 4. Doing business with the wrong clients 5. Chasing the shiny objects mentality 6. Understanding, not managing a balanced pipeline 7. Mastering the labor and company culture The Three Threats to Your Business in 2016: 1. Presidential Elections that have implications of introducing unpredictability starting around September time frame. 2. Controlling the client and managing expectations and the process. 3. Mastering time and improving your time management skills Can you guess which the greatest threat to success is? Before you listen to Mark speak, take your guess in the comments section! There are thriving opportunities for remodeling contractors, it’s just a matter of identifying the threats to your success and knowing how to overcome

What does success look like to you? How do you be successful? How can you become more successful? As a columnist for Professional Remodeler Magazine and a recognized speaker, Mark Richardson knows a thing or two about being successful in the remodeling industry. Listen as Mark gives you the basis for growing a successful business in the form of 6 success themes. Theme 1 – Success is a verb, not a noun. Theme 2 – The concept of “I am a verb” Theme 3 – Be a student of success Theme 4 – The road to failure is paved by good intentions Theme 5 – 80% of remodeling success is a science, not an art Theme 6 – Understand the cadence and pace of growth The more you believe success is a science, the more you can craft a formula to achieve your goals.

"Roughly 50% of businesses out there in the remodeling industry have a family dynamic." - Mark Richardson Having a family business can be a wonderful thing, however, there are particular challenges that arise. The majority of businesses fail due to three basic principles: a lack of focus; failure to commit; and limited capital (i.e. time & money). Listen as Mark Richardson, host of Remodeling Mastery, outlines how family businesses can operate with limiting the amount of risk they take on in order to achieve a high level of success.