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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.

Remodelers On The Rise Kyle Hunt

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    • 5.0 • 59 Ratings

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.

    41 Little Observations About Life

    41 Little Observations About Life

    I told my wife on my birthday, "So I started writing 41 little thoughts and observations about life that I've learned so far."
     

    "I think I'm going to post them on Facebook because surely everyone wants to read them, right??"
     

    She replied, and I paraphrase,
     

    "If only I had your confidence, Kyle!"
     

    Well, I wrote them and I thought I would read them to you and share some additional thoughts on a few of them.
     
    Here are FORTY ONE (41) little thoughts about life from my 41 trips around the sun!
     
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    Takeaways Honesty is a good starting point for personal growth and healing. Having a strong foundation in faith can guide and shape one's life. Pursuing work that you love can bring energy and fulfillment. Finding ways to tap into hustle and energy can lead to increased productivity. Curating your heart and focusing on what you love can shape your character and actions. Building and maintaining meaningful relationships is important for personal growth and happiness. Taking time to serve others can bring joy and fulfillment. Appreciating life and loved ones and pursuing personal goals can lead to a fulfilling and purposeful life.
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    Chapters
    00:00 - Introduction and Purpose
    02:02 - Life Lessons
    06:25 - Faith and Church
    09:57 - Marriage and Relationships
    11:26 - Personal Growth and Self-Improvement
    14:12 - Parenting
    16:35 - Social Media and Comparison
    17:32 - Service and Community
    18:02 - Curating Your Heart
    19:01 - Making Connections 
    20:55 - Personal Growth and Reflection
    22:23 - Appreciating Life and Loved Ones
    23:20 - Bucket List and Taking Action
    24:20 - Conclusion



     

    • 23 min
    Are You Ready to Hire?

    Are You Ready to Hire?

    In this episode, Kyle Hunt and Laurel Winkle tackle the pressing question many remodeling business owners face: when is the right time to hire help? As they delve into this topic, they explore crucial factors such as risk tolerance, backlog of work, ambition, and understanding the financial implications.
    Join Kyle and Laurel as they navigate through the decision-making process, providing insights and guidance on evaluating the need for hiring. Laurel shares her goal of growing her business to $5 million a year and the challenges she encounters in managing her workload. Kyle offers valuable advice on assessing financial readiness and the importance of finding the right candidate to align with your company culture.
    Learn how to create a compelling job description, start networking, and focus on marketing to support your business's growth. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on when and how to hire help in your remodeling business!
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    Takeaways
    Evaluate your risk tolerance and financial readiness before hiring. Assess your backlog of work and determine if it justifies hiring additional help. Consider your ambition and growth goals for your business. Understand your numbers and how hiring will impact your revenue and profitability. Create a job description and start networking to find the right candidate. Focus on marketing to support your growth and increase sales. Ensure you hire the right candidate who aligns with your company culture and values.

    • 33 min
    Honing Your Process: SOPs for Design, Development, and Beyond

    Honing Your Process: SOPs for Design, Development, and Beyond

    In this insightful episode of Remodelers On The Rise, Kyle Hunt engages with Elijah McDonald to explore crucial strategies for enhancing design and development presentations and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs). Elijah underscores the importance of clearly outlining the design and development process and following up with prospects who don't progress.
    Throughout the discussion, Kyle and Elijah highlight the benefits of charging for design and development and the necessity of SOPs in streamlining operations and ensuring consistency. They recommend utilizing software tools to organize and store SOPs, integrating them into existing project management systems. The conversation also examines how SOPs can positively impact achieving work-life balance.
    Don't miss this episode to discover how implementing SOPs can boost consistency, reduce errors, and improve work-life balance. Gain valuable insights into enhancing your design and development presentations and optimizing your operations for success.
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    Takeaways
    Clearly outline the design and development process and provide examples and checklists to educate prospects and set expectations. Follow up with prospects who don't move forward to stay top of mind and address any concerns or questions they may have. Consider charging for design and development to protect your time and ensure clients are committed to the process. Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations, improve consistency, and facilitate training and onboarding. Use software tools to organize and store SOPs, and integrate them into existing project management systems for easy access and implementation. Following SOPs is crucial for maintaining consistency and avoiding mistakes. Rolling out SOPs early allows for continuous improvement through feedback. SOPs help increase consistency and ensure that team members and trade partners follow established processes. Implementing SOPs can lead to a better work-life balance and more enjoyable weekends. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of SOPs in streamlining operations and improving efficiency.

    • 36 min
    6 Hiring Myths Remodelers Need to Know

    6 Hiring Myths Remodelers Need to Know

    In this conversation, Kyle Hunt interviews Paul Sanneman from Contractor Staffing Source about hiring myths and best practices. Paul shares six myths of hiring, including only recruiting when you need someone, employees being expensive, and thinking you can do it yourself. He also provides six best practices for hiring, such as writing a killer job ad, posting it everywhere, and responding to applicants within 10-20 minutes. Paul emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and the ability to recruit and hire effectively as a key skill for contractors.

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    Takeaways Always be recruiting and don't wait until you need someone to start the hiring process. Employees are an investment, not an expense, and building a good team is crucial for success. Recruiting within the construction industry is not necessary; consider candidates from other industries with transferable skills. Hire fast, fire slow is a myth; it's important to hire the right people and let go of those who don't meet expectations. Recruiting is an ongoing process, not a one-time project. Write a compelling job ad, post it everywhere, respond to applicants quickly, use assessments, conduct video interviews, and check references and do background checks.
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    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction 01:18 Paul's Background 03:14 The Story of Contractor Staffing Source 04:42 Myth 1: Only Recruit When You Need Someone 07:12 Myth 2: Employees Are Expensive 08:10 Myth 3: We Can Do It Ourselves 09:05 Myth 4: Recruit Within the Construction Industry 11:33 Myth 5: Hire Fast, Fire Slow 13:41 Myth 6: Recruiting as a Project That Ends 15:18 Best Practice 1: Write a Killer Job Ad 16:00 Best Practice 2: Post the Job Ad Everywhere 17:57 Best Practice 3: Respond Within 10-20 Minutes 19:14 Best Practice 4: Use Assessments 21:18 Best Practice 5: Conduct Video Interviews 22:33 Best Practice 6: Check References and Do Background Checks 26:12 Conclusion

    • 29 min
    Why Do You Want to Grow Your Remodeling Business?

    Why Do You Want to Grow Your Remodeling Business?

    Join Kyle as Ken Combs, owner of CQC Home, shares his journey and why he wants to continue to grow his remodeling business. Ken highlights the importance of hiring individuals smarter than you, fostering trust, and allowing flexibility.
    Discover how Ken created a project director role to enhance client experiences and streamline operations. He outlines his vision for expanding into new markets, gaining market share, and maintaining service excellence. From saying no to certain projects to setting up satellite offices (CQC West and CQC East), Ken emphasizes the need for local presence and meticulous planning for successful growth.
    Tune in for a condensed yet insightful conversation packed with takeaways on strategic hiring, role creation, and the key elements for growing a design-build business!
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    Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 1,700 remodelers. Visit RemodelersOnTheRise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!
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    Takeaways Hire people who are smarter than you and trust them to do their job well. Create a project director role to improve the client experience and reduce handoffs. Expand into new markets and gain market share to continue growing the business. Plan and prepare for future growth by setting clear goals and timelines.
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    Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:00 - Ken Combs introduces himself and his business 02:25 - Transition from construction company to design-build firm 03:45 - The challenge of providing value for smaller projects 04:38 - Realizing the need to say no to certain projects 05:04 - The importance of hiring people who are better than you 06:20 - Giving employees flexibility and trust 07:10 - Allowing employees to be creative and intelligent 08:09 - Creating a project director role for better client experience 09:32 - Building rapport with clients and reducing handoffs 10:55 - Expanding into new markets and gaining market share 15:48 - The motivation behind wanting to grow the business 23:46 - Expanding into new locations  29:23 - Setting up satellite offices and the need for local presence 32:16 - The importance of having an office and team in new locations 36:59 - Planning and preparing for future growth

    • 42 min
    Using DISC to Build Your Dream Remodeling Team

    Using DISC to Build Your Dream Remodeling Team

    In this episode, host Kyle Hunt engages in a captivating conversation with Laura Birkey, a seasoned DISC expert and co-owner of A Long Work, exploring the fascinating application of DISC profiles in the remodeling industry. 
    The episode unfolds with an introduction to DISC profiles, where Laura emphasizes the crucial role of self-awareness in understanding one's behavior and navigating interpersonal dynamics. Dive deep into the applications of DISC in the remodeling industry, from improving team dynamics and enhancing leadership skills to making informed hiring decisions. Laura provides insights into the diverse scenarios and applications of different DISC profiles, offering practical advice for professionals in the remodeling business.
    But it doesn't stop there – the conversation extends beyond the workplace, highlighting the positive impact of DISC on personal growth and relationships outside of work. As we explore the diverse applications of DISC in remodeling, gain valuable takeaways and insights to apply in your professional and personal life.
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    Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 1,700 remodelers. Visit RemodelersOnTheRise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!
     

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
59 Ratings

59 Ratings

Muddyboiii ,

Growth

This podcast has helped me in more ways than I can count. As a small business owner of a remodeling company, working with my hands was all I knew. This podcast has been an integral part of helping me to feel confident enough to take the necessary next steps in growing my business. Well worth the time to take a listen.

RonScottVeatch ,

Very insightful

Definitely look forward to this every week!

B.Curtin ,

A Game Changer for Remodelers

This is a must-listen for all remodelers serious about growing their business. Kyle’s insight is 🔥

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