PowerTips Unscripted

Virtual reality creates immersive environments in real time. For remodelers, that means your clients could preview and even “walk-through” their projects to see if they like what they’re seeing.  Guest Chris Katkish says VR can help remodelers streamline their sales and design process, trim the length of the sales cycle, and boost production efficiency by […] The post Using Virtual Reality to Grow Sales and Profits with Chris Katkish – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] 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 Partnership — Creating a Unified Vision for Your Company’s Future with Matt Carlson – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] 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.  In this episode, Jeremy discusses how to make your communication skills better with Victoria and Mark, what it […] The post Focusing on Clarity in Communication with Jeremy Steinruck – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Many of your customers will pay more for items that improve the health, comfort, and efficiency of their homes. As one of the few things that pay for themselves over time, green upgrades can also boost your average project revenue and make you stand out in your market. In this episode, Doug Selby talks to […] The post Improving Your Bottom Line with Green Upgrades with Doug Selby – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

If you’re going to build something — a building, a company, a team — you owe it to the world to build something great. Identify what makes you exceptional and empower your team to help you build a great business. In this episode, Jason Blenker tells Victoria and Mark about how and why he put […] The post Empower Your Team to Help You Build a Great Business with Jason Blenker – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Most people would consider a company jumping from $1.5 million to $3 million in revenue a growing organization. However, when we look beyond gross sales, those numbers don’t necessarily mean it grew. It could even mean the company is less profitable — and ultimately less successful — than it was before.  Michael Hodgin says planning for, and […] The post Tiered Growth: Understanding Metrics and Recognizing Signs to Set Profitable Sales Goals with Michael Hodgin – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Many people believe that innovation comes from a sudden “aha!” moment, but, that is rarely the case.  So, guest Ben Bensaou is here to share how to continuously embed innovation into your company using a systematic approach. Ben Bensaou is a professor and former Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD. As an innovation consultant, he has […] The post How to Embed Innovation into Your Remodeling Company with Ben Bensaou – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Guest Jeff Borovitz joins Victoria and Mark to discuss how to be an efficient negotiator and avoid the seven deadly sins of negotiation. They cover topics like recognizing and dealing with black out negotiators, investing in marketing and training, the importance of being busy and listening in negotiations, and the power of silence and unilateral decisions.

In this episode of PowerTips Unscripted, Iris Harrell discusses the importance of having women in key positions within remodeling companies. They make up half of the US workforce, so there is a sizeable recruitment pool, and they also relate on a deeper level with female customers, who often drive decision-making. Women are multi-taskers, organizers, collaborators, […] The post How To Double The Number Of Top Leaders In Your Remodeling Company: Hire And Train More Women, Featuring Iris Harrell – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

The remodeling industry is highly competitive and some may be tempted to break the rules. Although some may do it intentionally, others may start with good intentions, but over time the line between right and wrong becomes blurred. Thomas Croessmann will be joining the show to discuss the consequences of breaking the rules, which in […] The post The Fine Line: The Legal Consequences to Questionable Business Practices with Thomas Croessmann – [PowerTips Unscripted] S5 E7 appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.