Remodelers On The Rise

Kyle Hunt
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Remodelers On The Rise by Kyle Hunt is a podcast designed to inspire remodeling entrepreneurs like yourself. Practical tips, high-level strategy, specific examples, and information that you can grab and implement into your remodeling business. The goal is to empower you to make your remodeling business more enjoyable, profitable, and enable you more freedom in your business and life.

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    Is It Ever Enough? A Conversation About Striving for More

    Every business owner eventually runs into a question that has nothing to do with sales, marketing, or operations: Is it ever enough? This week, Kyle riffs on a conversation with a coaching client that led to a deeper discussion about ambition, contentment, and what success really looks like. He shares why entrepreneurs are wired to keep moving the goalposts and the importance of creating a business that supports the life you want to live instead of a business that takes over your life. If you've ever found yourself chasing the next milestone without stopping to ask why, this episode will give you plenty to think about. JobTread helps remodelers bring estimating, scheduling, job costing, and invoicing into one connected system, so they can clearly see where jobs stand and what’s actually profitable. We’ve watched members move from guessing to confidently knowing their numbers, which leads to better pricing, planning, and leadership. If you’re ready for better systems and better decisions, learn more at jobtread.com. Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways • Define success on your own terms. • Ask if your business is supporting the life you want to live. • Stop constantly moving the goalposts. • Don't let business success come at the expense of your personal life. • Pursue financial security, not endless accumulation. • Run your own race instead of comparing yourself to others. • Give yourself grace and learn from past mistakes. • Revisit your "why" as your life and business evolve. Chapters 00:00 Kyle's Approach to Podcast Content and Riffing 01:01 Reflecting on a Recent Client Conversation 02:00 The Question: Is It Ever Enough? 02:59 The Impact of Age and Season of Life 03:57 Growth Culture and the 'More, More' Mindset 04:51 Evaluating if Your Business Supports Your Life 05:52 Success at Home vs. Business Growth 06:50 Designing a Business for Life Balance 08:13 Guarding Against Money and Materialism 09:12 The Importance of Contentment and Vision 10:06 Financial Goals and Retirement Planning 11:02 The Balance Between Growth and Peace 11:57 Practical Steps to Find Contentment 13:05 Reflecting on Personal and Business Priorities 14:00 Long-term Vision and Short-term Adjustments 14:56 Retirement Savings and Financial Security 15:46 Aligning Business Success with Personal Values 17:14 Healing Past Mistakes and Moving Forward 18:12 The Power of Responsibility and Grace 19:12 The Core Question: What Is Enough? 20:11 Running Your Race and Defining Success 21:07 Final Reflections and Personal Invitation

  2. Jul 16 ·  Video

    Five Scenes from a Remodeling Business in 2026

    Not every episode follows a single thread, and this one does not try to. Paul McManus of McManus Kitchen and Bath pulls back the curtain on navigating a down market, building a generous PTO policy that keeps great people around, rethinking his website from the ground up, using AI to strengthen process instead of replace it, and opening a brand new showroom with some genuinely creative ideas inside. If you want an honest look at how a seasoned remodeler is thinking and building right now, this one delivers. Today's episode is sponsored by Builder Funnel! Click here to learn more about how Builder Funnel helps remodelers and home builders grow through strategic digital marketing. Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways Track lead flow and KPIs to anticipate market shifts.Use a flexible PTO policy to boost team loyalty.Invest in showroom expansion and new services.Leverage AI for process improvement and data organization.Focus on process improvement before adopting new AI tools.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and market overview for 2026 02:02 Current market challenges and lead flow issues 04:11 Financial management and preparing for a down year 06:08 Using KPIs to anticipate market trends 07:57 PTO policies and employee engagement 12:00 Website strategies and copywriting tips 20:02 Embracing AI and process automation 38:00 Showroom expansion and new service offerings 50:05 Future market opportunities and growth areas 57:55 Closing thoughts and key takeaways

  3. Jul 9 ·  Video

    The Most Important Page on Your Website

    Effective websites sell your projects before a prospect ever picks up the phone! This week, Kyle sat down with Logan Shinholser of Contractor Growth Network to dig into why featured project pages have become the centerpiece of every website CGN builds. They cover what needs to go on these pages to actually build trust, how to use them in your sales conversations before you ever sit down with a client, and why great photography is still the single most important investment you can make in your marketing.  If you want your marketing to do a better job of attracting the right clients, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can start using right away! Explore real client results and case studies at Contractor Growth Network Results, learn how they help remodelers build marketing that works at Contractor Growth Network, and check out their Podcast for weekly insights designed to help remodelers grow smarter. Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways Featured project pages build trust faster than photo galleries.Document what makes your company different.Tell the homeowner's story, not just the remodeler's.Use featured projects throughout your sales process.Show the design journey—not just the finished result.Focus on the projects you want more of.Professional photography is one of your best marketing investments.Specific examples sell better than generic claims.Chapters 00:00 Intro & Welcome05:18 Why Marketing Remodeling Is Different08:20 Why Featured Project Pages Matter13:56 What Makes a Great Project Page15:37 Choosing the Right Projects to Feature21:33 How Project Pages Improve Sales Conversations24:56 Why Professional Photography Matters32:20 A Better Way to Showcase Before & After Transformations39:55 Marketing Lessons Every Remodeler Should Apply42:14 The Two Marketing Assets Every Remodeler Needs44:27 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

  4. Jul 2 ·  Video

    Time Kills Deals! Reducing Design & Project Development Timeframe

    Most remodelers know they need to move faster through Design and Project Development. Fewer know exactly where the time is going or how to get it back. Kyle walks through specific ideas for reducing cycle time, from building out a Design & Project Development schedule to setting clear client expectations up front, so your projects keep moving and your pipeline stays healthy! JobTread helps remodelers bring estimating, scheduling, job costing, and invoicing into one connected system, so they can clearly see where jobs stand and what’s actually profitable. We’ve watched members move from guessing to confidently knowing their numbers, which leads to better pricing, planning, and leadership. If you’re ready for better systems and better decisions, learn more at jobtread.com. Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways Time kills deals. Faster design and development leads to more signed contracts.Measure your design-to-contract cycle time.Create a structured design and development schedule.Set expectations that major decisions happen before construction begins.Hold weekly client meetings to maintain momentum.Always schedule the next meeting before ending the current one.Limit the number of active design projects to protect capacity.Simplify client decisions and clearly communicate budget impacts and changes.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Topic Overview 02:08 Understanding Cycle Time in Project Development 04:05 Strategies for Reducing Cycle Time 07:01 Setting Clear Expectations with Clients 08:59 Effective Client Engagement Strategies 11:54 Managing Project Capacity and Expectations 14:47 Streamlining Design Choices for Clients 18:10 Utilizing Technology for Communication 21:03 Budget Management and Client Transparency

  5. Jun 25

    DataX and the AI Workforce Every Remodeler Needs

    AI agents are not as complicated as they sound, and Peter Ranney and Elliott Wittstruck of DataX are proof. They walk through exactly how remodelers are using AI agents inside JobTread right now to automatically clean up field notes, process receipts, cost jobs, and land a daily project health report in their inbox every evening. They also share a seven-level framework for AI adoption that takes all the pressure off and helps you figure out exactly where to start! If you have been curious about AI but not sure where to begin, this one gives you a clear and practical first step. — Today's episode is sponsored by Builder Funnel! Click here to learn more about how Builder Funnel helps remodelers and home builders grow through strategic digital marketing. Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! — Key Takeaways Start with a specific problem, not AI itself.Think micro. Small use cases create big wins.AI is not a magic button. It takes time to learn.AI agents work automatically without manual prompts.Reporting is one of the most valuable AI applications.Better data in = better insights out.Focus on your current level of AI adoption.Don't let AI distract you from serving clients and improving your business.—- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:39 Managing Multiple Ventures 10:16 Interacting with AI: The Basics 12:09 Automation and AI Agents 14:38 Practical Applications of AI in Business 19:40 Email Automation and Receipt Processing 21:52 Job Performance Analysis with AI 24:52 Self-Updating AI Agents 26:43 AI Models and Security Concerns 29:34 Advanced AI Prompts and Use Cases 34:18 Creating Contracts and Estimates with AI 38:16 Bridging the Knowledge Gap in AI 40:13 Understanding AI Levels of Interaction 49:21 Future of AI in Business

  6. Jun 18

    How To Make More Money In Your Remodeling Business

    Making more money in remodeling comes down to understanding the right numbers and knowing which dials to tweak to improve those numbers. In this quick overview, Kyle breaks down the financial side of running a remodeling business. He also shares practical ways remodelers can tighten up their estimating, improve profitability, and reduce the financial stress that comes from not knowing the numbers well! Explore real client results and case studies at Contractor Growth Network Results, learn how they help remodelers build marketing that works at Contractor Growth Network, and check out their Podcast for weekly insights designed to help remodelers grow smarter. Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways  Financial DialsGross Profit MarginFinancial LiteracyOperational EfficiencyProactive ControlIncremental TweaksJob Costing MasteryStrategic PartnershipsChapters 00:00 Introduction to Remodeling Success 03:01 Understanding Financial Goals 05:56 Key Financial Dials for Profitability 09:19 Maximizing Revenue and Gross Profit 12:08 Job Costing and Efficiency 14:57 Overhead Management and Budgeting 18:03 Achieving Sustainable Profit Margins 20:56 Conclusion and Next Steps

  7. Jun 11

    AI That Sells While You Sleep

    What if your website could answer pricing questions and book discovery calls before a salesperson ever picked up the phone? Paul DeRoche of Moss Building and Design built "Ask Natalie," an AI tool trained on 7,000+ real projects that walks prospects through actual costs and timelines based on work done in their neighborhood. He breaks down what it actually cost to build and what surprised him most after launch. If you have been wondering how AI can actually move the needle in your remodeling business, this one is worth your time. Want to keep in touch with past clients and prospects without the hassle of writing content yourself? That’s exactly what Remodelers AutoPilot does — each month you get a done-for-you email newsletter and social media posts, ready to send. Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways Innovation through Core Values and TechnologyTransparency as a Strategic DifferentiatorProprietary Data and AI for Market AdvantageBlending Human Expertise with AIDigital Tools Enhancing Customer ExperienceAI-Driven Proactive Project ManagementChapters 00:00 Introduction to Paul and Moss Construction 07:07 The Evolution of Moss and Its Challenges 11:11 Innovating with AI: The Birth of Natalie 15:15 Customer Engagement and Trust Dynamics 21:20 Leveraging Technology for Project Management 34:58 AI in Marketing and Project Analytics 40:58 The Future of AI in Construction 47:21 Customer-Centric Approach in Business

  8. Jun 4

    What Is The Highest And Best Use Of My Time Right Now?

    Running a remodeling business means constant demands on your time, and your day will fill up whether you plan it or not. Kyle walks through eight practical ways to prioritize your day and make sure you are spending your hours on the work that actually moves the needle instead of just reacting to whatever comes at you first! JobTread helps remodelers bring estimating, scheduling, job costing, and invoicing into one connected system, so they can clearly see where jobs stand and what’s actually profitable. We’ve watched members move from guessing to confidently knowing their numbers, which leads to better pricing, planning, and leadership. If you’re ready for better systems and better decisions, learn more at jobtread.com. Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways Prioritization is a mental shift, not just a task listThe real power of time management lies in character, not toolsEnergy management determines work quality more than time blocksHigh-impact work is a mindset about worth, not privilegeThe urgency versus importance filter is a strategic compassWork from energy zones to sustain high performance• Prepping the next day resets momentum and reduces mental clutter Chapters 00:00 Maximizing Your Time: The Core Question 02:59 Daily Prioritization: Identifying Your Top Three 05:57 Effective Scheduling: The Power of Block Scheduling 09:17 High Impact Work: Focusing on What Matters 12:58 Marketing and Sales: The Lifeblood of Your Business 14:53 Urgent vs. Important: A Strategic Approach 16:47 Energy Management: Working with Your Natural Rhythms 19:33 Preparing for Tomorrow: The Importance of Resetting 21:03 Mindset Matters: Celebrating Wins and Staying Positive

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Remodelers On The Rise by Kyle Hunt is a podcast designed to inspire remodeling entrepreneurs like yourself. Practical tips, high-level strategy, specific examples, and information that you can grab and implement into your remodeling business. The goal is to empower you to make your remodeling business more enjoyable, profitable, and enable you more freedom in your business and life.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Hunt
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    393
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kyle Hunt
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    Remodelers On The Rise

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