Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson
Mark Richardson
The Remodeling Mastery podcast series with host and industry leader, Mark Richardson, makes sense of the complex business of home remodeling, with sharp insights and straightforward guidance to help entrepreneurs grow their business.
Mark has presented to thousands of business and sales leaders across the country. From construction to healthcare, manufacturing to retail, individuals from countless industries have found Mark’s wisdom relevant and delivery powerful.
Richardson is a Fellow at Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, lectures at MBA programs and writes columns for Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. Mark was named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006 and is a member of NAHB’s Hall of Fame. Mark and his family live outside Washington, DC.
Mark has presented to thousands of business and sales leaders across the country. From construction to healthcare, manufacturing to retail, individuals from countless industries have found Mark’s wisdom relevant and delivery powerful.
Richardson is a Fellow at Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, lectures at MBA programs and writes columns for Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. Mark was named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006 and is a member of NAHB’s Hall of Fame. Mark and his family live outside Washington, DC.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 20, 2018 • 51min
Why Businesses Fail
Often, many times when you think about failures relating to business it’s so much different than what happens during your normal everyday. Remodeling businesses tend to have more failures than any other business out there. It is one of the most easy entry businesses out there. You could launch into that profession within 2-3 months by just having a few things.
Aug 9, 2018 • 41min
Cash Crunch
One of the elements that Mark talks about in his book, How Fit Is Your Business, is the cash flow and the ability to control the cash flow in your business. Your business, in general, is usually pretty predictable. Watching the cash flow is key for those within this industry. Mark goes into why this is so important and encourages people to really focus in on it.
Jul 27, 2018 • 31min
Handling Objections
Mark discusses the reasons homeowners would have an objection during a home project and how you can handle them. They can cause a tremendous amount of time and can cause loss of money for the project if not handled properly.
Jul 12, 2018 • 17min
RM Remodeling Cost Crisis
In this episode, Mark G. Richardson goes into the topic of remodeling cost crisis. He goes into his top tips for what you should deal when dealing with every project you’ve dealt with whether it was 5 years ago or today. You have to keep your cost of the project to what the client is expecting
Jun 28, 2018 • 19min
Next Steps
Take the next steps in your career or life by listening to Mark's top 10 tips.
Jun 21, 2018 • 13min
Remodeling Mastery Podcast - Half Time
Mark G. Richardson explains why it’s so important to take a moment at the 6 month mark of the year to reflect on your business’ progress.
Jun 13, 2018 • 33min
Innovation
As a business owner and a home improvement contractor, it’s important to be innovative. In this episode, Mark G. Richardson shares ways on how you can think about innovation and get ahead of the competition.
Jun 7, 2018 • 21min
Defining Success
With high level of demand and activity going on in the remodeling industry it’s important to define your success. How you see yourself moving forward in the industry is very important to remember when it comes to success.
May 31, 2018 • 23min
How Fit is Your Business?
Mark digs deep into how you can strategize and determine if your business is fit enough for healthy growth. Take a listen in as he walks you through his fitness check-up.
May 24, 2018 • 24min
Flying First Class
Not everyone understands the difference between flying first class vs flying coach. Mark shares the differences as it relates to the remodeling industry and client expectation vs the execution of those expectations. Mark goes into the differences between first class vs. coach...
