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.
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Jul 27, 2016 • 11min
Follow Your Passion: Fire Yourself
Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details.
Jul 13, 2016 • 15min
How to Seek Advice to Grow Your Remodeling Business
Today's toThank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details.
Today, Mark shares insights into ways remodelers should think about and seek out the right advice for handling communications with clients, growing their business, handling the day to day operations, and the many other aspects to running a business.
Jun 28, 2016 • 16min
3 Questions for Remodelers to Address to Close the Deal
Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details.
In today’s episode of Remodeling Mastery, Mark poses three questions he believes all remodelers should have answers to before going to visit a potential new client in order to have the best chance at winning that project.
Jun 6, 2016 • 13min
Grow Your Business by Investing in Your Greatest Asset - People
Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details.
Today’s episode focuses on growing your business by investing in your greatest asset...people. People are what make your company unique and noticed. Are you doing all that you can to invest in your people?
May 25, 2016 • 8min
Managing Expectations for Aggressive Growth
Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details.
In a continuation from last week's episode on the theme of halftime and how you can prepare your business for a strong 2nd half to 2016, Mark Richardson talks further on this idea of being aggressive, but realistic, in your approach to growth.
May 17, 2016 • 13min
A Strong Year End Finish Requires a Solid Halftime Evaluation
Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details.
In today’s episode, Mark Richardson shares his expertise in managing “halftime.” As we’re six months into the year, it’s time to regroup and reflect on the strategies and goals you set out to accomplish this year. A strong finish requires a solid halftime evaluation.
May 10, 2016 • 20min
A Remodeler's Guide to Growth Management
Thank you for tuning into Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson, a podcast series that encourages remodelers to take some time to focus on their business strategies, one step at a time. From week to week, we’ll discuss different aspects of growing a business - some thought-provoking topics, to some that are more in the trenches, focusing on techniques and the finer details.
Today’s episode revolves around the idea of growth management, specifically, how remodelers should approach managing growth in order to position themselves for success today and in the future.
Apr 21, 2016 • 12min
Are You The Authority?
Remodeling Mastery is a podcast series that allows you to take a little bit of a time out and think about think about the business not just do it. Each week, host Mark Richardson talks through topics that are thought-provoking and some that are more in the trenches techniques and details.
Today, Mark go in-depth on a few tips and practices he recommends to remodelers who are looking to take that next step and become an authority in the industry.
Apr 12, 2016 • 13min
Shift Your Mindset: 5 Ways to Rethink Your Job Today
Remodeling Mastery is a podcast series that allows you to take a little bit of a time out and think about think about the business not just do it. Each week, host Mark Richardson talks through topics that are thought provoking and some that are more in the trenches techniques and details.
Today, Mark talks on the topic of what your job is today. If a business doesn’t change and adapt, it’ll slowly become irrelevant. Your job today is very different than it was in the past. It’s more complex. As you reflect on this, there are factors that Mark highlights that define what your job today is really about and how you can excel as a remodeling business.
Mar 29, 2016 • 12min
Reducing Daily Stresses & Overwhelm
This week's subject focuses on the state of overwhelm many remodelers feel in the industry. More homeowners are beginning to remodel their homes than in past years and this has placed an added stress on remodelers. This burden of overwhelm causes many remodelers' effectiveness to slip.
Listen as Mark Richardson, talks through 5 big weights to stress and how you as a remodeler can work to overcome each:
1. Planning correctly
2. Balancing reactive vs proactive time
3. Controlling the process
4. Focusing on the right clients
5. Monitoring and adjusting accordingly
