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The Steady Referral System with Doug Howard – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]
Worried about a steady flow of leads? If referrals are your main source of business, a structured, reliable process for generating them is essential! Many companies claim their top leads come from referrals, yet few have a formal strategy in place. In today’s episode of PowerTips Unscripted, Doug Howard shares a proven method for building a consistent referral system that works.Doug Howard, a senior consultant with Remodelers Advantage since 2017, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Having facilitated over 8 Roundtables meetings each year, Doug has worked with hundreds of remodeling clients to help them master their financials, refine processes, and boost profitability.Doug, Victoria, and Mark talk more about:What is a referral engine?Who should be responsible for generating referrals?What will cause people who already like us to send more referrals?And more… Is Your Business Ready for Roundtables? Start with the Foundation That Sets You Up for Success The best Roundtables members are the ones who show up prepared—and that begins with the Roundtables Readiness Program.Roundtables, the industry’s premier peer-group experience for remodelers, brings together non-competing business owners to share financial benchmarks, solve challenges collaboratively, and hold each other accountable to higher levels of performance. It’s where top remodelers go to grow—faster, smarter, and with a support network that understands their world.The Roundtables Readiness Program ensures you enter that environment with confidence. It helps you tighten your systems, understand your numbers, strengthen accountability, and build the foundation every top remodeler needs. It’s the fastest way to get your business truly Roundtables-ready.Ready to accelerate your path into Roundtables?Join the Roundtables Readiness Program and prepare your business for long-term success. Join Now The post The Steady Referral System with Doug Howard – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.
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Common Remodeler Mistakes that are Hitting Your Bottom Line with Alan Hanbury – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]
In this episode, guest Alan Hanbury of Hanbury Builders Inc. discusses three common areas where remodeling contractors are underperforming because they believe their gut rather than facts.Alan also talks about referral marketing, the effects of job costing done half-heartedly, and hiring when taking net profitability into account.Alan is president of House of Hanbury Builders Inc., and recently retired after 45 years as owner of the full-service remodeling firm in central Connecticut. Alan now concentrates on teaching, consulting and other business coaching opportunities. Victoria, Mark and Alan talk more about:The importance of referralsWhy monitoring job costing reports may be more important than accounting resultsHiring during labor shortagesAnd more… The post Common Remodeler Mistakes that are Hitting Your Bottom Line with Alan Hanbury – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.
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Developing Your Company’s Future Leaders with Jessica Lipson – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]
In this episode of PowerTips Unscripted, host Victoria Downing chats with Jessica Lipson, Vice President of People and Culture at JBL Consulting, about building strong leadership within your remodeling business. Jessica, who brings over 20 years of HR experience, shares her insights on identifying high-potential leaders, developing effective mentorship programs, and fostering non-toxic, inclusive company cultures.Jessica explains the difference between high-performing employees, who excel in their current roles, and high-potential employees, who show the drive and emotional intelligence to lead in the future. She emphasizes the importance of utilizing tools like behavioral assessments and regular one-on-ones to spot these emerging leaders.Victoria and Jessica also dive into:The key skills future leaders should possess, such as emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability.How to balance formal training with real-world leadership experiences.Practical strategies for resolving workplace conflict and building a respectful, productive team culture. Loved Jessica’s insights on the podcast? Bring her expertise directly into your business. From identifying emerging leaders to designing sustainable culture initiatives, Jessica works hands-on with remodeling companies to elevate their people and performance. Reach out to Jessica for consulting today. The post Developing Your Company’s Future Leaders with Jessica Lipson – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.
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The Deadly Sins that Designers & Production Teams Commit with Jeff Borovitz – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]
How can designers and production staff improve their success in the remodeling industry? Guest Jeff Borovitz joins Victoria and Mark to talk about the deadly sins that get in the way of reaching your full potential. Jeff has worked and trained with many members of the Remodelers Advantage Roundtables community and brings that experience in talking about patterns and trends to continue, and avoid. Since 1991, Jeff has worked with businesses across the globe, helping thousands improve their sales organizations and sales culture. Jeff is now the owner of Sandler Training, a sales and leadership training company that helps business owners increase revenue, shorten sales cycles, and hire better-performing sales teams. Victoria, Mark and Jeff talk more about: The deadly sins to avoid The one sin that costs remodelers the most The difference between “like” and “trust” QSTEP Learning how to avoid the deadly sins And more… The post The Deadly Sins that Designers & Production Teams Commit with Jeff Borovitz – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.
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A Secret Shortcut to Estimating Labor with Chad Vincent – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]
Accurately estimating a project is critical to profit, and one of the most challenging components of that estimate is labor. Can you estimate labor simply and accurately? Are you spending too much time estimating labor for each job? Guest Chad Vincent thinks so. Tune into this episode to hear all about his new method towards becoming more effective in the estimation process. Chad is the CEO and owner of Renaissance Remodeling in Boise, Idaho. He began his remodeling and construction career at a young age working for his dad in the family business and has been expanding his presence, expertise, and success in the field ever since. Chad values staying ahead of the curve and accepting nothing but the best in an ever-changing industry. Victoria, Mark and Chad talk more about: Dealing with “slips” in estimating Educating designers on this process Cutting back on the time it takes to estimate And more… The post A Secret Shortcut to Estimating Labor with Chad Vincent – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.
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