The title of this post contains the words that will stifle growth and leave you in the weeds forever. For many builders and remodelers these words come pouring out like a built in reflex reaction. I am as guilty of this as anyone. We get frustrated …

When it's time to implement some change the most common excuse I hear from builders and remodelers is “I don’t have time for that”. It doesn’t really matter what the topic is since this has become a reflex response for most t…

The title says it all, and the quotes below speak volumes, so I'm going to keep this post as simple as I can.     You need to reduce your complex thoughts, systems and processes down to simple, clear, understandable instructions.…

What stage of the business life cycle is your company in? Take a look at the chart above which gives an overview of the various stages. Although the length of time in business can be a major factor it is not the only thing that determines this. Wha…

The construction industry comes with some inherent risks but there are a few things, that when left unchecked, can put you out of business. Here are a few of the top things that can be very risky to your business.   Growing Too Slow The…

I was talking with a very successful builder recently and we were discussing the ways we all measure the success of our businesses. Ask most builders and remodelers how things are going and the response is usually "Busy". You'll hear things like "Th…

The past year has affected all of our businesses in one way or another. High demand, soaring lumber prices, and an economy that is about to go red hot from stimulus money means inflation is likely to be on the rise. One of the most critical items to…

Think about the term FREE ESTIMATE. It’s exactly what it says. I gave up on offering free estimates many years ago. In my opinion they simply bring very little value to the table when talking with new clients. Of course the industry will urge …

In 2018 I stood in front of 250 fellow builders and remodelers and challenged them all to say NO. Why, because after years of finding myself overwhelmed and overworked I wanted to share my new found freedom - my ability to say no. The challenge is,…

About 6 years ago I made a conscious effort to take control of my ability to manage time. I realized that everything I was doing was affected by time. Time is money, it is the essence of almost every contract or commitment we make. Time is our most …