Ep.20: Managing Cash Flow with Doug Howard
In any business, you need to pay attention to your cash flow — in the remodeling business, it’s even more complicated. Your Production Managers and Project Managers can play a big part in keeping you on the positive side of the equation. Unfortunately, a lot of business owners don’t share financial information with their teams....
Ep.19: Training Project Managers with Mason Gatto
The labor crunch is real — and it’s getting even harder to hire great employees. But with an intentional training program in place, you can create greatness. Mason Gatto joins Tim and Steve in this episode to talk training — specifically about his approach to training Project Managers, but the same ideas apply when teaching...
Ep.18: Managing Labor Staff with Nick Beasley
We talk to many guests whose remodeling companies employ the Project Manager or Lead Carpenter systems with sub-contractors. Today, we’re looking at a production operation with 31 full-time employees — including in an in-house millwork shop. In episode 18, Nick Beasley explains the ins and outs of having — and retaining — such a large...
Ep.17: Mobile Technology with Joe Weber
Technology is increasingly critical on every job — in the office, on job sites, at client meetings, or on the road. It’s also a way to attract and keep younger workers. But there’s a confusing array of programs and apps, and it’s hard to know what works. Joe Weber joins Tim and Steve in this...
Ep.16: Real-Time Job Costing with Allen Dickey
Numbers don’t lie in business, but if you’re relying on week-old numbers, you’re not getting a true picture of what your job is costing. You can’t make informed decisions. Knowing how your costs compare to your budget in real time lets you control your projects better. “If you don’t know today that you’re over budget,...
Ep. 15: Making Money on Change Orders with Brad Hogan
No matter how meticulously a job is planned, change orders are inevitable. They can either cost you or make money — the good news is, you get to choose! In Episode 15, Tim and Steve learn how to make the profitable choice by putting the right systems and communication channels in place from Brad Hogan...
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