PowerTips Unscripted

As 2019 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of our more popular episodes, and this episode explains how LEAN principles really work in a remodeling company. Perfect for any company looking to improve their business in 2020. In this episode, Paul Kowalski shares his experiences in applying LEAN in his […] The post Ep.93: [Unscripted Back-Up] How LEAN Principles Have Improved My Business with Paul Kowalski appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

No matter how well your remodeling company is doing, how well organized you are, life can get hectic at times. You work through it all, but this can leave you vulnerable to burnout. Which can lead to an avalanche of problems. In this episode, Marian Faller discusses burnout with Victoria and Mark, sharing its causes, […] The post Ep.92: The Dangers of Burnout and How To Promote Individual Resiliency with Marian Faller appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

As we wrap up 2019, we’re looking back at some of our more popular episodes and this one was a huge hit. For our 50th episode in January, we gathered a panel of industry experts and took questions from the audience at the Extreme Business Makeover event. It capped off an intense two days of […] The post EP.91: [Unscripted Back-up] Expert Panel at Extreme Business Makeover Shares Insight appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

You may have thought that the design-build business model is a recent phenomenon. But years ago, all builders practiced design-build, but something happened along the way to create separate industries. In this episode, David Supple takes Victoria and Mark on a deep dive into the history of the design-build model, the truths about it, and […] The post Ep.90: Inside the Design-Build Movement with David Supple appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

We’re under an almost-constant barrage of information from every angle. As leaders in our business, it’s imperative that our messages are clearly understood. But it’s equally important, if not more so, that we get messages clearly.  Looking ahead to 2020, Jeremy Steinruck is focusing on clarity in communication and cutting through the white noise.   In […] The post Ep.89: Focusing on Clarity in Communication with Jeremy Steinruck appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

As a seasoned business professional, you’ve probably been on both sides of the equation when it comes to giving and getting help. Get advice, give consultation. Gain a mentor, bestow some wisdom. While in these essential moments, we want to help and be helped, that doesn’t always happen.  It helps to know there are differences […] The post Ep.88: All Help Is the Same, Isn’t it? with Allison Iantosca appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Having a business partner can be an enormous advantage if you approach it correctly. Most people underestimate the commitment and work that goes into a partnership. Ensuring that you’re on the same page and share the same vision goes far beyond having a plan on paper. In this episode, Matt Carlson shares his story with […] The post Ep.87: Partnership — Creating a Unified Vision for your Company’s Future with Matt Carlson appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Working with just a few Realtors can bring additional jobs to your remodeling company. It’s not about appealing to the masses, but about developing relationships with several realtors who appreciate how you work, your quality, attention to detail, and exceptional client experience.  In this episode, Kathi Fleck discusses working with Realtors with Victoria and Mark, […] The post Ep.86: Connecting with a Few Good Realtors with Kathi Fleck appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Our Roundtables members share their financial metrics at every meeting, in what we call the composite report. But there’s one field that’s almost always reported as zero. It’s the proactive outbound sales call metric. It’s confusing to many, not just as a field on a spreadsheet, but as an activity. Abe Degnan says this metric […] The post Ep.85: Unraveling the Undervalued “Proactive Outbound Sales Call” Metric with Abe Degnan appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

It’s that time of year — it’s time to put together your company’s marketing plan for next year. If you don’t know where to start or what your plan should include, Mark’s here to help. In this episode, Mark is on a one-man mission to get your strategic marketing plan into shape. First thing to […] The post Ep.84: Crafting a Strategic Marketing Plan with Mark Harari appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.