Sinopsis
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 Marks 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 NAHBs Hall of Fame. Mark and his family live outside Washington, DC.
Episodios
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Successful Launch Of 2017
11/01/2017 Duración: 23minHow 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.
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New Year's Resolutions
16/12/2016 Duración: 18minToday'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.
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Creating Urgency
07/12/2016 Duración: 18minMark 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.
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The Language Of Remodeling
23/11/2016 Duración: 18minHaving 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.
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A Remodeler's Guide to Nailing Leads in the Offseason
01/11/2016 Duración: 12minIn This Episode Today’s podcast focuses on how remodelers can finish the year off on a high note by strategically approaching the final month or two. Listen as Mark Richardson shares 6 tips and insights to help remodelers accomplish their yearly goals and make 2016 a year to remember. Quotes From This Episode “Establish a few priorities that’ll set the stage for a strong final leg of the year.” “Remodeling today is very much a team sport. The team needs to fully embrace the owner’s vision.” Resources Learn how to become a strong leader for your business by avoiding these common leadership mistakes. https://www.surefiresocial.com/blog/podcast-mark-richardsons-advice-avoiding-common-leadership-mistakes/ Don’t make business decisions blindly. Mark Richardson shares three keys to piloting your business successfully. https://www.surefiresocial.com/blog/podcast-flying-business-blind/
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How Successful Remodelers Position for Growth in 2017
18/10/2016 Duración: 22minHow can remodelers position their business for success in 2017 and beyond? Mark Richardson shares insights he’s gained from consulting with many different remodeling businesses located around the country, and gives listeners immediate takeaways he’s seen be effective in the remodeling industry and how you can apply these to your own business.
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Leadership Mistakes
04/10/2016 Duración: 11minThank 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.
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Are You Running Your Business Blind?
28/09/2016 Duración: 11minThank 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.
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Mark Richardson’s Advice for Negotiating Costs & Closing the Sale
12/09/2016 Duración: 26minThank 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.
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How to Get Your Business Mojo Back
23/08/2016 Duración: 11minThank 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 This Episode Mark Richardson talks through a few best practices remodeling contractors can use to build a routine and mindset that yields success, ensuring you never lose your mojo from one project to the next.
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Embrace the Boring! Get Back to Basics to Grow Your Remodelling Business
11/08/2016 Duración: 09minThank 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. Mark Richardson’s advice to all remodeling contractors is to “embrace the boring”. Don’t allow yourself to get caught up in the shiny new gadget or trend, simply embrace the basic proven strategies for success. Throughout the episode, Mark mentions five elements to a strong foundation for which you can grow your business.
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Follow Your Passion: Fire Yourself
27/07/2016 Duración: 11minThank 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.
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How to Seek Advice to Grow Your Remodeling Business
13/07/2016 Duración: 14minToday'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.
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3 Questions for Remodelers to Address to Close the Deal
28/06/2016 Duración: 15minThank 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.
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Grow Your Business by Investing in Your Greatest Asset - People
06/06/2016 Duración: 13minThank 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?
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Managing Expectations for Aggressive Growth
25/05/2016 Duración: 07minThank 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.
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A Strong Year End Finish Requires a Solid Halftime Evaluation
17/05/2016 Duración: 13minThank 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.
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A Remodeler's Guide to Growth Management
10/05/2016 Duración: 19minThank 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.
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Are You The Authority?
21/04/2016 Duración: 11minRemodeling 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.
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Shift Your Mindset: 5 Ways to Rethink Your Job Today
12/04/2016 Duración: 12minRemodeling 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.