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Title: Being a Joiner = Power!Topic: Networking with your competitors could pay off with happier customers and a position of power when it comes to codes and business benefits. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : ➢How joining a professional organization can make you even more skilled and more informed about your industry.➢Continuing your education makes your future customers more confident they’ve chosen the right person for the job.➢How to leave a legacy of skilled labor in your industry!Guest: Dan Taddei – Director of Education and Certification for NARI – the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Phone: (847) 298-9200Website: www.nari.org 3 Points for Success – from Dan Taddei: ➢The workforce is aging, and we need to bring in new blood. Be a Mentor! ➢Continuing education is key to success. NARI University and preparing for NARI Certifications are ways to grow your knowledge. ➢Consumers need assurance your company is successful and in for the long haul. NARI Accredite

Title: Make Your Taxes Less Taxing!Topic: How does the new tax laws impact you and your business? Take a breath and get some usable advice in this edition of CareyBrosPros! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : ➢If the new tax laws impact THIS tax season (filing for 2017). ➢Should small & medium-sized construction businesses consider incorporating?➢Employees and Independent Contractors. Know the difference!Guest: Gregg Wind – Partner with KTL LLP - that’s Kallman Thompson Logan LLP (a CPA firm based in Los Angeles) Phone: (310) 909-1900Website: www.KTLcpas.com 3 Points for Success – from Gregg Wind: ➢Have a vision of what you would like to achieve as a business owner (retire at a certain again, acquire a certain amount of wealth) and engage experts to help you craft a plan to achieve this.➢Keep an eye on your finances by reviewing your position a few times each year, this can be on your own, or with your advisors.➢Remember to try to balance work with family and personal inter

Title: Morale & Health on the Job SiteTopic: Keeping your employees fueled, hydrated and alert not only leads to a safer job site, it can save you money! Job site morale and health can start in your job site kitchen. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : - Not only can dehydration take a toll on workforce productivity but it can also be ruinous to an individual’s health and well-being.- Plan on spending a little extra if you intend on using your home appliance at the job site kitchen.- Creating a job site culture with high morale and energy starts in the kitchen.Guest: Craig Searer – Sales Manager for OXXPhone: 1-(866) 233-4714 Website: www.Oxx.com 3 Points for Success – from Craig Searer: Staying hydrated on the jobsite goes beyond just water. Hydration translates into energy, productivity, and safety. Think of it as part of your safety gear right up there with safety glasses and hard hats.The COFFEEBOXX is not just for jobsites. Use it for RVing, tailgating, traveling from hot

Title: Growing Your Business Topic: Is your business ready to expand? How to know when you (and your business) are ready for the next step.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : What issues, specific to the Construction business, can stand in the way of success? How to know if your business is ready to expand. What all business people should plan for.Guest: Mark G. Richarson – Author, National Speaker, and Business Advisor. Mark is a Fellow at Harvard University’s “Joint Center for Housing Studies,” lectures at MBA programs and writes columns for Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. His books include: Fit to Grow, and the best-seller, How Fit is Your Business?Phone: (301) 275-02083 Points for Success – from Mark Richardson : Think. Not just do.Define “growth.” Act #Business #BusinessGrowth #GrowYourBusiness #ConstructionBusiness #ExpandYourBusiness

Title: Soil and Substance Topic: What is under your foundation? Know on what you’re building.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Shifting soil = shifting foundation. How to adjust. What type of engineer do you need? What to look for in a soils report. Guest: Alan Kropp – President & Principal Engineer of Alan Kropp & AssociatesPhone number: (510) 841-5095 Websites: www.akropp.com3 Points for Success – from Alan Kropp: Keeping water from ponding by your foundations will help improve your home’s performance. 
       Nearly every house has some cracks, but call a specialist if the cracks are growing rapidly.Don’t plant large trees immediately adjacent to your house. #Soil #SoilEngineering #SoilsReport #StructuralEngineer

Title: Streamlining the Permit Process! Topic: Can you streamline or avoid snags with plans and permits during a project? During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Permitting complexities, and tips that may help you avoid them.“Plan approval” still allows for changes in the middle of your project.A service that can streamline design and permitting could be worth using on your next project.Guest: Mike Hogan – CEO of Hogan Land Services Phone: (877) 544-2104 Website: www.Hoganls.com 3 Points for Success – from Mike Hogan: “Design Develop” until you have a frozen design to avoid revision costs. Do your planning & “design development” early on.It’s OK to make changes as you go along. Don’t hesitate! There’s always some ways to improve the design.Don’t forget to call for inspections and FINAL the permit. BEFORE you complete walls, be sure you get inspections and all your instructions, including “final instructions.” #permits #BuildingPermits #Inspection #DesignDevelopment

Title: Bamboo Flooring Topic: With homeowners and businesses looking for alternate and eco-friendly flooring options, more are turning to bamboo.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : About the growth in interest in alternate materials of flooring.Engineered vs. Solid Bamboo. What is the difference and how does it impact your installation approach?Bamboo is a “grass” which provides a dense & eco-friendly flooring option for you and your customers. As well as outdoor uses for bamboo!Guest: Chris Veety - Director of Online Sales for Cali BambooPhone: (888) 788-2254Website: www.CaliBamboo.com 3 Points for Success – from Chris Veety: These are the World’s Hardest Floors.According to official Janka Testing (which ranks the hardness level of various wood floors) Cali Bamboo Fossilized flooring scores up to 5,500+. That’s four times harder than oak and double Brazilian cherry. That means flooring is better protected from high heels, pet claws, furniture, and heavy traffic, and should neve

Title: Cabinets Topic: Using modular cabinets to meet both the style and budget of your clientsDuring this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Modular cabinetry doesn’t have to be cookie-cutter. How ease of installation for the builder can translate into style on a budget for the customer. If modular cabinetry could be the match you’re looking for on a multi-dwelling project or a single-home job. Guest: Samuel Deng – Sales Manager for FX Cabinets WarehousePhone number: (626) 333-2388 (888) 322-1888Website: www.cabinetswarehouse.com 3 Points for Success – from Samuel Deng: Indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air, depending on the products or furnishings used in the home. That is why we don’t use particle board. and we use water-based paints.Modular doesn’t have to mean, unoriginal.Meet your customer’s price-point while making the labor straight-forward for you. #cabinets #modularcabinets #greencabinets #indoorairquality @FXcabinets

Title: Speeding through jobs Topic: The saying, “Hurry, don’t rush” is very applicable in our industry. Especially now!During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How overscheduling translates to overstressing, which doesn’t equate to quality work. Importance of making sure your employees are on board with taking on additional projects. Guest: Paul Winans - Consultant, Facilitator, Writer, Speaker  with  Winans Consulting and Remodeling,  and Remodeler’s Advantage,  as well as past President of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.Phone number: (541) 488-9420 Websites: winansconsulting.com  and  remodelersadvantage.com 3 Points for Success – from Paul Winans: All the money is made before the job starts. Rushing the sales/design/estimating means slippage, and distress will occur for the company and its clients. Some employees who are quiet, talk with their feet. Get to know them before they leave in frustration. Go slow to go fast. Do what you know needs to get done to ensure

Title: Landscaping – Not just the “finishing touch” Topic: Consider advantages of bringing the Landscaper in during the design phase. During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Difference between a Landscape Contractor and Landscape DesignerHow bringing in landscaper during the design phase can save you time and money later in your project. Taking care of client by being able to suggest options.Guests: Lisa Port - (Certified Landscape Designer & Architect) President of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, and owner of Banyon Tree Design Studio (in Seattle, WA) Kevin Monohan - (Landscape Contractor) Owner & Project Manager for Avalon Northwest Landscape (in Seattle, WA) Phone numbers: Banyon Tree Design Studio (206) 383-5572 Avalon Northwest Landscape (206) 933-1277Websites:www.banyontreedesign.com www.avalonnw.com www.apld.org (Association of Professional Landscape Designers)3 Points for Success – from Lisa Port and Kevin Monohan: Clients feel vulnerable. Se

Title: Roofing Systems Topic: Installing and maintenance of a quality roof. What’s best for your customers and for YOUR bottom line! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Ø How to adjust your installation approach depending on climate.Ø Value of understanding the warranty and how to get best possible warranty.Ø “Routine Roof Maintenance” Guest: Rob Ballard – CARE Training Manager for GAF Phone number: (877) GAF-ROOF (877) 423-7663 Website: www.GAF.com 3 Points for Success – from Rob Ballard : Ø Are you an order-taker or a consultant? Advocate for your customer through your experience.Ø When building something, build a system. Ø Partnerships can take you to the next level. #Roofing #roofs #RoofInstallation #RoofWarranties #RoofMaintenance

Title: Here Come the Drones! Topic: Blow your competition away with one new tool – a Drone!During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How Drones are the next frontier in Construction.That drones can even lower your insurance costs.How drones can provide data that will make you more efficient, but also spot potential problems before they happen. Guest: Manie Kohn – first trained, certified and insured Drone Pilot in the U.S., as well as Founder & Owner of “Don’t Tell Me, Show Me!”Phone number: (650) 796-3530Website: www.DontTellMeShowMe.com 3 Points for Success – from Manie Kohn: Understand that what got you here, will NOT get you THERE.  The drones are here! Deal with it.Schedule an on-site, exploratory consultation with a licensed UAS professional with expertise in construction (BEYOND residential real estate). Let them SHOW YOU and give you a first-hand experience of the ways that drone tech can benefit your business.Take marketing your business in a 21st century market

Title: Options on Deck! Topic: Decking. Should you look beyond wood when creating that showpiece of outdoor entertaining – the deck?During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to make construction and creativity mix. Options that make you (and your bottom line) look like a rock star! Why composite may not have been on your mind, but is worth a look.Guest: Larry Harnish – Marketing Director for MoistureShield composite deckingPhone number: : (866) 729-2378 Websites: www.MoistureShield.com 3 Points for Success – from Larry Harnish: Many composites have had field failures, especially when exposed to moisture, while MoistureShield is the only composite protected to the core against moisture – be sure to check warranties. Composites can be ripped, routed and bent to form creative decks. A common complaint with composites is they get too hot in the sun, which is why we developed our Infuse decking with CoolDeck Technology; the boards minimizes heat absorption, for a more comf

Title: Let There Be Light! Topic: Using new LED lighting efficiently, while providing the flexibility and variety that customers deserve.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : There’s an app for that! How technology has impacted lighting.How to get LED performance with the color warmth that people miss from less efficient incandescent bulbs.How to understand “Kelvin.”Guest: Bill Johnson - Market Development Manager for EatonPhone number: (770) 486-4800 Websites: www.Eaton.com/ConnectedLighting 3 Points for Success – from Bill Johnson: There are options for consistent colors throughout a home that an LED light bulb or “lamp” - as we refer to them in the industry - doesn’t supply. Integrated LED modules or fixtures can supply simple whole home solution. There are high quality color options available from warm to cool to satisfy every space in the home. There are simple solutions available to design a home/space depending on the owner’s preferences and needs. “Connected home

Title: Garage Doors Topic: Lacking that curb appeal spark? Take a second look at the garage door!During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Options for strength, quiet, and performance Adjusting for climate zones About a variety of tracks to allow for more space & flexibilityGuest: Justin Evans – Senior Product Manager for ClopayPhone number: 1-800-225-6729Websites: Clopaydoor.com 3 Points for Success – from Justin Evans: Recognize the important role the garage door plays in a home’s curb appeal. The right door makes a difference. Put as much consideration into choosing the garage door as you do the front door, roof, windows, siding, etc. It is definitely one part of the exterior the client is going to look at every day. Garage doors aren’t what they were ten years ago. Innovation in design, construction materials, and insulation makes it easy to find the right door to match your client’s style and budget. Partner with a reputable professional garage door dealer that sell

Title: Organizing Systems Topic: How the use of an organizing system will cut down on nailing, shelving, and overall mess, while providing a functional and good-looking result! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : That organizing systems provide more flexibility of storage for your client.Designing a system into the original plan enhances your options and makes your plan more appealing and functional.How a “system” will save you steps while keeping quality high, which translates to a happy customer and a healthy bottom line.Guest: Gil Foltz – Executive Vice President of Sales for “Organized Living”Phone number: (513) 277-3700 Websites: www.OrganizedLiving.com 3 Points for Success – from Gil Foltz: Don’t leave the closets bare when you put together your design. Address the closets. It gives your work a finish that your customer will appreciate. There is profit in those closets!Partner with companies that have high-quality, production-oriented products. Organized Livin

Title: Insulation Topic: During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : The variety of insulation materials available.That you should consider more than thermal comfort, such as fire protection and sound-proofing.How insulation can even be used on the exterior of a structure.Guest: Dave Smith - Residential Segment Manager for ROXULPhone number: 1-800-265-6878Websites: www.Roxul.com 3 Points for Success – from Dave Smith: Stone wool provides multiple benefits in a single product – thermal insulation, fire protection, sound insulation and moisture resistance.  Fast and easy insulation - stone wool cuts easily and cleanly and it pressure fits into standard size wall and ceiling cavities. In the event of a fire seconds become very important.  You have to insulate, so why not use a product that can provide valuable additional time in a fire? #insulation #fireprevention #soundproofing #recycled

Title: Construction Estimating Topic: The “estimate” is usually the first interaction between you and your client. Estimating is not a “guess!” A bad estimate can cost you more than money, it can cost you your entire business.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to begin developing your estimating system.Why trying to underbid the competition is not the way to grow your business.How to breakdown and present your estimate & build trust between you and your client.Guest: Morris Carey – professional licensed contractor, and national trade reviewer for estimating programs. Partner with Carey Bros. Remodeling. Phone number: (877) 734-6404Websites: www.careybros.com 3 Points for Success – from Morris Carey: Always used planned units of measure to make your Estimate. 
         Never fudge on the Estimate! Stick with your estimating system. 
         Job cost every 5 projects & use the results to raise or lower your prices. This will make you a more accurate estim

Title: Indoor Air Quality Topic: Keeping indoor air quality fresh & healthy in this era of airborne allergens and well-insulated buildings.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : What room in the house tends to have the worst quality air?You don’t have to give up efficiency in favor of quiet.That removing condensation means avoiding mold & other bad air issues.Guest: Jeff Kenkelen – President of Air King America Phone number: (877) 304-3785Websites: : www.airkinglimited.com 3 Points for Success – from Jeff Kenkelen: Exhaust fans don’t have to be expensive to be quiet.
         Outside “fresh” air can be brought into the house without opening a window.
         Better ventilation means a healthier home. #airquality #ventilation #bathroomfans #removingmoisture

Title: Money Matters Topic: Help your customers find the financing for their project!During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How you – the contractor – can help your clients find the funding they need to make their remodel or construction dream a reality! The role of the contractor in making funding (and your next project) possible.How your project timeline may be impacted by the type of financing your client gets. Guest: Joan Conversano – Senior Loan Officer for HomeStreet BankPhone number: (707) 259-6255Websites: www.homestreet.com/jconversano3 Points for Success – from Joan Conversano: Do your best to stay within the original scope of the remodel. Change (in mid-project) can be difficult when financing is involved.Be mindful of the financing timeline and when the project must be completed. 
    Find a seasoned lender who has experience doing construction/remodel lending, and respond quickly to their requests for paperwork.