PowerTips Unscripted

Today on Powertips Unscripted, Dan Hurst joins the show to discuss the handoff from design to production. Dan talks about how to define the minimum standard of completeness and quality for each function or role involved in preparing the handoff packet. Dan also discusses how to use checklists for each role to ensure that quality […] The post Why The Design-to-Production Handoff is Worth Measuring with Dan Hurst – [Best of Powertips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Are you concerned that college tuition fees will deplete your savings? In today’s episode of PowerTips Unscripted, we have Brad Baldridge on the show to assist business owners in planning for their children’s college education without sacrificing their retirement funds. Brad discusses how owning a business can impact college finances and whether there are any […] The post How Business Owners Can Tame the High Cost of College with Brad Baldridge – [PowerTips Unscripted] S5 E5 appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Is your company struggling to attract top-tier employees? Joining us today on PowerTips Unscripted is Erin Longmoon, the founder of Zephyr Connect. Erin will share some valuable insights into how to hire people who align with your company’s culture. She will discuss the strategies and tactics that have played a pivotal role in Zephyr’s 98% […] The post Tips For Hiring People Who Fit Your Culture with Erin Longmoon – [PowerTips Unscripted] S5 E4 appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Dave Pollard, Co-Founder & Design Director of Liv Companies outside of Chicago, joins the show to talk more about how his firm utilizes 3D renderings in almost every aspect of their business. Leading LivCo’s design team, Dave’s process quickly takes hand sketches to full-blown renderings and walk-throughs, and they are even leveraging the power of quick video editing to […] The post Harnessing the Power of 3D Visualization with Dave Pollard – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

In this episode of PowerTips Unscripted, Victoria and Mark are joined by Pete McDowell to discuss succession planning and how business owners can exit their company. According to Pete, there are four primary ways for a business owner to leave their company: selling the company, transferring the company to family or employees, or ESOP. He […] The post Preparing Your Business For Your Departure with Pete McDowell – [PowerTips Unscripted] S5 E3 appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Today on Powertips Unscripted, Doug Howard joins the show to discuss the importance of demanding success by 2024. There are various external factors, such as uncertainty, economic slowdowns, and slower processes, that are affecting the pre-construction and construction workflow, ultimately impacting profitability. Therefore, owners of remodeling companies need to come up with effective strategies and […] The post Demanding Success for 2024 with Doug Howard – [PowerTips Unscripted] S5 E2 appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

When it comes to the employees who are responsible for onboarding and managing your clients, providing consistent coaching and training to your team is crucial for achieving success. One of the most effective techniques for training your team is through the ‘ride along’ or shadowing method. Although this process can be time-consuming, Jef Forward has […] The post Improve Team Performance with Virtual Ride-Alongs with Jef Forward – [PowerTips Unscripted] S5 E1 appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Sometimes it may feel that kindness is in short supply.  That’s why it’s so important to take the initiative to remain vigilant and recognize kindness whenever you can.  Guest Chris Stebnitz shares something he does weekly, that results in a huge impact on those around him. Chris is a third-generation remodeling company owner in Elkhorn, […] The post One Small Thing That Makes a Big Impact on Others with Chris Stebnitz – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

The most common marketing mistake host Mark Harari sees is a focus on tactic without regard for strategy.  It is important to avoid adopting new fad marketing tactics, and start with a strategic foundation.  Guest Spencer Powell agrees, and he is here to share how to focus on what matters most to your business so […] The post Focusing on What Matters Most with Spencer Powell – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

Today on PowerTips Unscripted, Lauren Campuzano joins the show to discuss outsourcing 3-Dimensional (3-D) Design. 3-D designs can help remodelers sell their plans, but finding the right talent can take time and effort. Lauren found that 3-D designs were great communication tools within the design department, construction department, and sometimes with clients. Creating 3-D models […] The post Outsourcing 3-Dimensional Design with Lauren Campuzano- [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.