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Title: Skills Shortage in our Construction Industry Topic: Time to help ensure the future of a skilled labor force!During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : That the skills shortage is not in your imagination When and how to inspire an interest in construction Where to find your future skilled workers Guest: Steve Kleber – Principal of Kleber & Associates, as well as President of the “National Remodeling Foundation.”Websites: www.KleberandAssociates.com www.NationalRemodelingFoundation.org Phone: (770) 518-1000 (Kleber and Associates) (847) 477-6586 (National Remodeling Foundation) 3 Points for Success – from Steve Kleber: Build your brand. Become an expert in one thing. Be an inch wide and a mile deep. But, be open to changing technologies.Customer first, but not always “right.” – as you build your expertise, you’ll get better at working with your clients so they’ll trust in your knowledge and find that you’re right!Positivity. Work like heck …

= (888) 9BORAL93 Points for Success – from Tom Zimmerman: Product price is only part of the story.  Not all products are the same, so they have different requirements (costs) for installation.The people we serve are often intimidated by the work we do. We are working on a very important part of their lives, don’t lose sight of that.There is not a perfect product or approach for every situation.  Each situation is different and has different needs.

Title: BUILDING MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS Topic: The future of multi-family housing.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : ➢ Where the “gap” is in the multi-family building market ➢ What non-obvious features can help your bottom line ➢ How to encourage green behavior in your tenants to increase building sustainability Guest: MATT POWER - Editor-In-Chief of Green Builder MediaWebsite: www.greenbuildermedia.com Phone: (360) 376-47023 Points for Success – from Matt Power : ➢Well built, energy- and water-efficient buildings are the best investment over the long term, if you plan to maintain them as rental properties. Don't skimp. Build net-zero, and you'll get higher rents or sale price, easier permitting with municipalities, reduced utility bills.➢Tenants will be wasteful and sometimes harmful to their own health, unless specific incentives and disincentives are put in place. ➢Location, siting and proximity to transport are huge. Make life easy for occupants. Reduce parki

Title: Don’t Crumble! Use Natural Stone! Topic: Using natural stone – like marble, granite, onyx, or sandstone – is now more accessible and easier to maintain! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : That natural stone is quarried in all parts of the world, making it more affordable and available. Education & help is available to professionals to update your installation skills. How offering natural stone in your design can set you apart from your competitors. Guest: Jim Hieb – CEO of MIA + BSI: The Natural Stone InstituteWebsite: www.UseNaturalStone.com Phone: (440) 250-9222 3 Points for Success – from Jim Hieb: Natural stone is a beautiful, affordable and sustainable building material that is easy to work with and will still be around for many years to come.Unlike manufactured materials, natural stone is unique and one-of-a-kind with a rich geologic history. Mother Nature takes her time to create natural stone and that “patience” is reflected in the depth and c

Title: SAFETY ON THE JOB SITE Topic: Beyond common sense! When it comes to keeping yourself, your employees, your clients, and your business safe, you don’t want to be reactive.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Most mistakes are not “overlooked” issues, but ignored ones. Which employees should be trained, and how often safety training take place.What help is available to you to make training straightforward & effective. Guest: SEAN PURCELL – Risk Management Technical Manager with Builders Mutual Insurance Company Website: www.buildersmutual.com Phone: (800) 809-48583 Points for Success – from Sean Purcell Must have a change in the industry’s safety culture that shows “safety pays” with the owners and must have buy-in from the employees.Training and supervision is key to the success of any safety program, especially for ladders and fall protection where we have the most opportunities for shortcuts and incidents. Inspections must be done on all equipment before you tru

Title: SMART HOME BUILDING – HOME & COMMERCIAL AUTOMATION Topic: What to know and consider when Home or Commercial automation is part of the building plan. Building “smart homes.” During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : Are all “smart home” systems the same? Avoiding rookie mistakes!Why a “McMansion” may not be the ideal situation for a luxury home automation system.How to consider and safeguard your client’s privacy when home automation is desired. Guest: JENNIFER YOSOWITZ – Co-Owner / Partner of “Audio One” Website: www.audio-one.com Phone: (305) 945-12303 Points for Success – from Jennifer Yosowitz Find out what features that are important to a client before suggesting any type of home automation products or systems, and BEFORE selecting the main HVAC and electrical components of house. Different systems offer various features and many do NOT function in the same way.  For example, there is no sense to install a HVAC system that then ultimately is not compatible wit

Title: YOUR REPUTATION! How to Build and Protect it topic: Building your reputation, or repairing it once it takes a hit, can be challenging. Get some great tips in this segment!During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : What to do if you get a negative review on social media? As you’re building, be sure to build your reputation, too! Can a damaged reputation be repaired? Guest: SAM SINGER – President of Singer Associates Public RelationsWebsite: www.singersf.comPhone: (415) 227-97003 Points for Success – from Sam Singer  > Always anticipate criticism and prepare for it: There are no tough questions if you have thought of how to answer them in advance.> The 3 “C’s” of journalism are clear, concise and correct. These should be the same 3 “C’s” for Construction>   ABC = Always be Communicating (not selling or closing!)

PODCAST NOTES: CareyBrosPros Podcast #8 - TRENDS in CONSTRCTIONTitle: WHO WILL YOUR FUTURE CLIENTS BE? topic: Trends come and go. Do you know which to chase and which might be a quickly passing fad?During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : ➢Are reports saying Millennials aren’t buying homes, right?➢Which trends are long-term & worth pursuing? Guest: HALLIE BUSTA - An Editor at “CONSTRUCTION DIVE” an online business-to-business news publication for the construction industry.Website: www.constructiondive.com3 Points for Success – from Hallie Busta > Even if you’re not able to implement new technology in your business – like virtual reality, drones, and new construction management software – keep an eye on them because they are evolving rapidly and may already or soon be able to address the needs of your company more efficiently than they can now. > Fill your team with a diversity of perspectives and experiences. Hiring a representative group of people doesn’t happen natur

Title: NAILS, SCREWS, FASTENERS, OH MY! topic: What you don’t know about using nails, screws, fasteners, and more! During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : What questions to ask when buying your tools. More to nails than you thought you knew! How to make “nail” math work for your project.Guest: Chris Irving – Territory Sales for Natco Fasteners Inc.Website: NatcoFastenersInc.com Phone: 1-(800) 310-NAIL3 Points for Success – from Chris Irving Have fun! Enjoy what you do. Be Safe! We all want to get home to our loved ones. Always consider your safety and of those around you on a project.Take pride in your work. Use the best tool for the job. It isn’t that much more expensive, and pays off in the long run.

Title: RISKY BUSINESS - ARE YOU ONE MISTAKE AWAY? topic: Developing a “risk management plan” During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : ➢How a $1 mistake almost cost a contractor his whole business!➢Why and how to develop a strategy against risk.➢How to adopt “active prevention.” Guest: Brian Paich – Business Manager for “BuildClean Dust Control System”Website: http://buildclean.com Phone: (855) 595-2860 3 Points for Success – from Brian Paich•Yes, it can happen to you! Just be aware to all the risks in your life. •Develop a simple plan for managing and mitigating risk.•Acquire the right types of insurance.

Title: CUSTOMER SERVICE UNCOMPLICATED topic: Making customer service and communication between you, your clients, and your employees … a breeze!During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : ➢How to set a project schedule with which your client & you can work.➢How to easily train and retain new employees.➢How to break down each workday for most productivity.Guest: BRAD HUMPHREY - Founder and President of Pinnacle DevelopmentPhone: (682) 500-2669Website: www.pinnacledg.com3 Points for Success – from Brad Humphrey• Totally lead and embrace all that “No Bad Job” represents.• Never ever stop playing “offense” in growing your company.• Practice “4 Quarter Leadership” in strategic planning, project management, and daily execution!

Title: ACCESSIBLE AND ENABLING CONSTRUCTION topic: Make Aging-in-Place a seamless part of your construction design!During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to make a home “accessible” beyond grab-bars and ramps.How to customize “enabling design” into any remodel project.A little pre-planning makes aging-in-place a natural progression.Guest: BROOKE GREENHOUSE - Vice President of Cayuga Country HomesPhone: (607) 275-5316Website: www.CayugaCountryHomes.comSome helpful products mentioned by Brooke in this edition of CareyBrosPros: Grab bars for quick job - http://wingits.com/products/type/fastenershttps://www.deltafaucet.com/bathroom/accessories/grab-barshttps://www.moen.com/about-moen/brands/home-careFor nicer grab bars, towel/grab-bars, specialty items, etc - Check with Moen or Delta. These items may not always show up on their websites, so you’ll have to ask.For Pros looking for accessible showers - https://bestbath.com/To make a door swing open wider - Use an “offset door hing

Topic: The Architect as part of your Team - understanding everyone’s role and building your team accordingly, will lead to a smooth project and the best result.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : •The crucial relationship between the Builder and Architect •When to bring the Architect and/or the Builder onto a project. Timing is important! •If, and when, you need a Project ManagerGuest: KRISTINA LEIGH WIGGINS – CEO of Simply Kristina Leigh LLC and author of the book: Building Your Home.Website: www.SimplyKristinaLeigh.com3 Points for Success – from Kristina Leigh Wiggins ➢HELP YOUR CLIENT TO SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS - as a professional you can help the client set realistic expectations for both timeline and budget. When proper expectations are set, you avoid a lot of frustration and disappointment.➢KEEP PROPER PROSPECTIVE - remember, that as the professional, you live and breathe this industry but your client is most likely brand new to it. Make sure they know that if they do

Topic: PROTECTION During this edition of CareyBrosPros, find out how: •some easy pre-planning and prep work will make you the “Dragon-Slayer” of your client’s worries AND of your “Punch List.” •Covering and protecting oddly-shaped or oddly-placed items can be done easily, and save your bottom-line in the long run.•Besides dust and debris, you’re also protecting your clients’ property from scuffs, dents, spills, breakage, and more!Guest: EARL BOWERS – Vice President of Sales for ProTectWebsite: www.Pro-Tect.com Phone: 1 (800) 545-0826 3 Points for Success – from Earl Bowers ➢It’s cheaper to protect it than to repair or replace it.➢It’s never polite to be impolite. Let’s be aware of our customers’ needs and concerns, and address them immediately.➢When a customer invites us into their home, the way we treat their home will be shared with everyone they know!

Topic: COATINGS - easy and creative way to offer your customer a variety of finishes and textures while meeting the budget.During this edition of CareyBrosPros, you’ll find out : How to be the hero by offering ways to beautify the surfaces on your customer’s property by using coatings! The need for special tools is minimal. Whether it is a garage floor, a counter top, driveway, or wall, thrill your customers (and attract more business) by offering a variety of finish options!Guest: PETER DAICH – President of Daich CoatingsWebsite: www.DaichCoatings.com Phone: 1 (866) 463-24243 Points for Success – from Peter Daich Preparation! Make sure the surface is clean before you start.Have plenty of sample finishes you can show. A portfolio will impress your client because of all the textures and finishes you can offer.Easy to apply. Looks terrific. Long lasting. Great opportunity to build your business.