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Remodelers On The Rise
Remodelers On The Rise by Kyle Hunt is a podcast designed to inspire remodeling entrepreneurs like yourself. Practical tips, high-level strategy, specific examples, and information that you can grab and implement into your remodeling business. The goal is to empower you to make your remodeling business more enjoyable, profitable, and enable you more freedom in your business and life.
Episodes
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The Worst Podcast Ever!
Join Kyle and Phil Bennett for the worst podcast ever! Are you intrigued? You should be!
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Why is Estimating so Vitally Important to Being Profitable?
Kyle will be joined by Nolan Orfield and Jack Dean of Clear Estimates to discuss why estimating is so critical to profitability, common pitfalls remodelers…
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Detailed Flow Chart: From Their First Impression Warranty Follow-Ups, Here's How to Stay on Track
A few weeks ago, Bryan Sebring shared an excellent, detailed flow chart of his remodeling process. He's going to share how and why he created it, how he uses…
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How Do You Create a Wonderful Place to Work?
"If I can't provide good jobs I don't really care to be in business." Today, Kyle's going to hit on providing good jobs, attracting quality employees, and ways…
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The Curse of Too Many Leads and How to Leverage It for the Future
So many remodelers are currently dealing with one of those pesky (and often short-lived), "GOOD PROBLEMS" to have. Namely, having TOO MANY leads! In this…
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What are you looking to get out of your remodeling business?
What are you looking to get out of your remodeling business? How do you make your remodeling business more profitable? How can you go the extra mile for your…
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Setting Key Goals in Your Remodeling Business
On today's show, we're going to go 'Around The Horn' to the different areas of your business and help you find one Key Goal in a few of the areas. We'll touch…
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Expected vs Actual - Take it More Seriously
Kyle has marketing, sales, employee management, and financial items to share with you to strengthen your remodeling business!
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Getting Your Production Team Involved with Estimating
We'll be talking about how Todd, with Schulte Design Build, is getting his production team involved in estimating hours for projects and how it's helping them…
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Are you making $90,000 when you should be making $150,000+? Here's why.
Let's say you made $90,000 last year from your business but the remodeler down the road (who has similar sales to you) - they made $150,000! Today, Kyle…
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The ROI of Kindness with Brian Biro
Brian Biro, the author of The ROI of Kindness, joins Kyle for a discussion on the role of kindness in your remodeling business.
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Why WIP Accounting Matters
Remodeler Jef Forward joins Kyle and shares some knowledge! They discuss how he's grown his team (in particular a Project Developer/Estimator), why 'WIP' (Work…
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How 2 Remodelers are Using the Canvas App in Their Business
Kyle talks with Paul McManus and Peter Ranney about how the Canvas app they've been talking about in the Remodelers Community Facebook Group! They discuss what…
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Quick Advice to Fire You Up About Your Remodeling Business
On this Remodelers On The Rise Show, Kyle riffs on a variety of topics. He shares some one-liners to spark your thinking and challenge you - and goes through…
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What Is Something You Need To Fix In Your Business and WHY?
What is something you need to fix in your business and WHY? On today's show, Kyle is going to offer advice to 7 remodelers who answered this question. We'll…
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Know Your Numbers: The Fundamentals
Let's talk about the fundamentals of knowing your numbers and how to price your work to be a more profitable remodeling business. If you're interested in…
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Getting Over Your Head-Trash Around Charging for Design & Project Development
Today Kyle does a mini-coaching session LIVE and discusses the importance of getting over your head-trash when it comes to charging for design and project…
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How To Have Hard Conversations About Material Costs
Kyle addresses how to have hard conversations about material price escalation and the power of practicing these discussions.
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A Quick History of the Remodeling Industry
Today is a quick history of the remodeling industry - How it looked in the 70s and 80s, how the training and knowledge came to be, and some of the roles and…
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Should you niche down and only focus on kitchens?
Is there a type of project where your team excels & that's most profitable? Should you niche down and focus only on that type of project? In this episode, Kyle…
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Move Up The "Moment of Truth"
You need to move up the "moment of truth" in your conversations with prospects. Today, Kyle gives practical advice for remodelers on why this is important and…
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Using Your Website to Qualify Leads
Remodeler, you're busy. You need tools and systems in place to start qualifying leads before they ever call you. Listen as Kyle and Jason Carmack of Vision…
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Are You Just Going to Go Through the Motions?
Kyle shares about the power of bringing energy to your sales calls and presentations, your influence on your workplace environment, and give somes tips on…
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Business Transition Planning – Planning for Your Departure and the Future of your Business
Everyone will exit their business at some point – it's inevitable! Most contractors, with no exit plan in place, will simply close their doors leaving years of…
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From Swinging the Hammer to Running a Business: Strategies for Taking your Remodeling Company to the Next Level
Kyle shares the story of three of his clients who have all made the transition from full-time in the field to now focusing their time and energy on running…
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Remodeler, Go Get Some Google Reviews!
Kyle addresses the value of Google reviews, setting self-imposed deadlines, and focusing your time on the most valuable work. If you're not staying in touch…
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Valuable, Repeatable, Teachable: An Estimating Approach with SOLID Job Costing!
Kyle and guest, Mike Medford, review the importance of estimating well and Mike's system for solid job costing.
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Charging for Design and Project Development: One Remodeler's Success Story
Kyle shares one remodeler's success story after he implemented what he learned and started confidently charging for design and project development. If you…
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Why can't I find rockstar employees?
"Why can't I find rockstar employees?" Kyle and guest, Ryan Englin of Core Matters, discuss how to find rockstar employees, build your team well, and transform…
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Planning: This Month, Next Month, The Following Month
How can I reduce my cycle time? Is it time to hire more employees? How can I plan my sales goals more effectively? Kyle answers these questions and offers an…
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Keeping Your Head Up in Turbulent Times
Today's show digs a little deeper into leading our business well in times of division, showing respect for others, the importance of addressing mental health…
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Is Your Business Fit?
Kyle starts off 2021 sharing similarities between physical fitness and business fitness as well as tips to make sure your business is in shape this year.
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Design Methodology: A Discussion on Process - Takeover with Michael and Dave!
Michael Anschel of OA Design+Build+Architecture and Dave Pollard of LivCo takeover today's show to discuss different processes and approaches to creating and…
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Don't Leave Your 2021 To Chance - How To Budget & Plan For A Successful Year
Kyle is joined by Vicki Suiter, a colleague, friend, and expert. He quizzes her on topics related to how to set-up your 2021 budget, planning for your year-end…
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Remodeler, You Need to Push Your Comfort Zone!
Good old fashioned The Remodelers Show today. Kyle will bounce around to several different topics in the hopes of teaching you something new and motivating you…
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Holiday Marketing for Remodelers
Kyle is joined by Dave Pollard with LivCo to discuss what holiday marketing, everything from Christmas cards to annual holiday parties, will look like in 2020.
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"Skills are Cheap, Passion is Priceless"
Kyle shares and elaborates on quotes from Gary Vaynerchuk to motivate and fire you up!
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In Marketing, Focus Less on What to Do and More on Doing It
To Make a Marketing Difference, Focus Less on What to Do and More on Doing It! In this episode, Kyle will go through a list of marketing activities that will…
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Keeping a Positive Attitude During COVID
Kyle is joined by Lou Orazem of Inspire Homes to discuss what's working for Lou in his marketing and sales process and how he's keeping a positive attitude…
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10 Questions to Ponder in the 4th Quarter
There are different times of the year that are natural to step back and take stock of how things are going and where you're at. As we are closing in on the end…
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Letting Go of Control as an Owner
Today, Kyle addresses a variety of topics including letting go of control as an owner, setting clear processes, and training employees well.
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How to Combat an Abundance of Backlog and Increased Cycle Time
Today Kyle interviews Dave Yoho of Dave Yoho Associates (www.daveyoho.com). Dave has not only an interesting life story but years of wisdom and accomplishments…
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Job Costing with Diane Gilson
Folks - we're going to focus on Job Costing, because it's really important and can make you more money. Today's guest is Diane Gilson with Build Your Numbers…
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Is "Free" a Four-Letter Word?
Michael Anschel of OA Design-Build recently wrote an article for Professional Remodelers titled, "Free is a 4-Letter Word." Kyle and Michael will discuss (and…
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What Are You Going to Stop Doing?
A potpourri of Topics Today and Kyle's a little fired up - which always makes for a good show! Kyle talks about getting a handle on your taxes before the end…
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Answering your questions: Employee Management, Job Costing, Trade Partners, Google Listings, and more!
On today's episode, Kyle answers questions from Remodelers Community on: Employee Management Job Costing Trade Partners Google Listing Using Video to Market…
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Questions Your Remodeling Prospects Want You to Answer
Kyle is joined by Rob Baugher of Remodel It to discuss questions that your remodeling prospects want you to answer. Having clarity in answering these questions…
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Charge more for your work. You're worth every penny. Tell that voice in your head to shut up
"Charge more for your work. You're worth every penny. Tell that voice in your head to shut up." Kyle is going to expand on this topic during today's show (in…
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Learn To Grow Without Growing Your Risk
Kyle invited Josh Holmgren with Renew Creations to discuss growing your business well, eating your frogs, leaning into difficult conversations, and continuing…
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Lessons I've Learned
A quick rundown of several lessons I've learned through the years about life and running a solid remodeling business.
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"Take Your Wife on a Date" - Improving Your Business and Building Work/Life Balance
Bram Weitzman with Bram Weitzman Renovations is coming back on today's show for some more coaching. He's made progress since the last time he was on. I'm…
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Mini and Live Coaching Call: Technology, Project Expectations, and More!
Mark Switzer, Value Pro Remodeling & Maintenance joins Kyle for a mini and live coaching call on today's show! A few topics he wants to talk about: - Utilizing…
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You're on the right path with your remodeling business, let's take the next step!
Terry Nation with Nation Builders in South Carolina joins live for a quick coaching call with Kyle. The main things they discuss: 1. He's overwhelmed with…
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When is it time to hire help?
Laurel Winkel, a remodeler in Oregon, joins Kyle and asks the question, "Can we talk about how to know when it's time to hire help? Our current field employee…
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Fresh Ideas for Recruiting and Retaining Employees
Patrick Long with BizPAL joins Kyle to discuss some fresh ideas for recruiting and retaining employees!
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Lessons Learned from Rebranding Our Remodeling Business and Passing it on to the Next Generation
Today Kyle interviews Keith and Jeanne Liston of Liston Design Build in St. Charles, MO. They cover: The transition from Construction to Design-Build - in…
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10 Tips to Improve Your Initial Phone Call
Today, Kyle goes through 10 initial phone call best practices that I hope you find helpful!
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What's Your Markup?
Kyle is joined by Michael Anschel and they dig into Markup/Margins and banter about different ways to approach this important topic
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It's not always about the money - Perks and benefits to offer your employees/team
What are some great benefits/perks that you offer your employees/team that they value? Today, Kyle digs into why this topic is so important and some…
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50 Remodelers on How to Run Your Business Well
We had almost 50 replies to the question "Give me a piece of advice for running a successful remodeling business." - On today's show, Kyle will share some of…