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
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Apr 5, 2017 • 13min
Talent Gaps
People are your company's greatest asset—an asset that requires close attention and a strategic focus. As 2017 is in full swing now, it’s a good time to take inventory of your organization and assess any gaps in talent.
Mar 23, 2017 • 15min
The Future of Remodeling
What does the future hold for the remodeling industry? What might it look like? Mark Richardson believes that the best companies out there are thinking 3 to 5 years out, and thus need to consider how future trends and technologies are going to impact businesses. Not thinking about the future, is a surefire way to fall behind the competition. In this podcast, Mark shares a few indicators and thoughts that he believes will transpire over the next few years.
Mar 6, 2017 • 14min
Time Wasters
Time is really not on your side. This affects your clients and the experience they have with your business, and it also affects your employees. Mark Richardson shares the top 10 time wasters that render remodelers ineffective and provides actionable takeaways to help you overcome these challenges.
Feb 22, 2017 • 13min
People Are Your Greatest Asset
The most successful remodeling companies will make investing in their employees and company culture a top priority. Mark Richardson shares his beliefs on why people are a company's greatest asset, above all else.
Feb 7, 2017 • 15min
Transitions & Exit Strategies
Is it time for change? Are you ready to take on that next challenge? Mark Richardson - renowned author, speaker, and thought leader in the remodeling industry - shares insights on how to properly handle transitions and exit strategies in business.
Jan 25, 2017 • 11min
Success Habits
Do you know the best habits to adopt to increase your chances of being successful? Listen as Mark Richardson - renowned author, speaker, and influencer in the remodeling industry - shares the 10 habits for success he has seen throughout the remodeling industry.
Jan 11, 2017 • 23min
Successful Launch Of 2017
How you approach Q1 of the new year is critical and important to how good your year is going to be. In this podcast, Mark Richardson shares insights into 10 ways business owners and remodelers can ensure a successful Q1 in 2017.
Dec 16, 2016 • 18min
New Year's Resolutions
Today's topic is a very timely one. In this podcast, Mark Richardson shares insights into ways remodelers and business owners can commit to their resolutions and see them through this year. Listen as he talks through 10 ways to succeed in your New Year's Resolutions.
Dec 7, 2016 • 18min
Creating Urgency
Mark Richardson shares insights on an important concept this time of year, creating urgency. For most businesses, it's a question of how do we get prospects excited and fired up to commit and make a decision now for their remodeling project.
Like Mark Richardson has mentioned before, your client is your biggest competitor. Their fears get in the way, preventing them from making a decision.
Mark shares a few common themes on ways remodeling businesses can work towards creating a sense of urgency and more importantly excitement about remodeling.
Nov 23, 2016 • 18min
The Language Of Remodeling
Having been in the remodeling business for nearly 40 years, Mark Richardson has seen various languages and dialects take hold of different kinds of remodeling companies. He understands that many are looking for standardization and a formula to follow, but in reality there are far more variables than constants. In this episode, Mark helps you make sense of the complex language of remodeling.
