In this quick episode, Spencer talks about his first book launch titled The Remodeler Marketing Blueprint! Listen in to get the details! Get your copy of The Remodeler Marketing Blueprint today! https://www.remodelermarketingblueprint.com/ Listen to this full episode and the rest of our Growth Series here! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/the-remodeler-marketing-blueprint
In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell discuss their processes going into the new year and the importance of installing systems for achieving both professional and personal goals. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/family-business-construction-planning-2021
Here’s the deal… a very long time ago someone decided that the relationship of effort to money would be that you expend effort before being paid. Pile on top of this probably the largest financial risk in any industry and you end up with a completely inverted financial relationship. One in which you are responsible for shouldering the costs for someone else’s home until you reach an acceptable level of completion where you are paid back, and take a small profit in recognition of this work. The o...
In this episode, Dave Yoho talks the universal fundamentals of sales for your construction or remodeling business. Adding value for your customers and clients is key, but how can you do that? Dave Yoho has decades of experience perfecting the art of the sale. Listen to Dave's insight here! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-build-value-into-a-home-improvement-sale
Ask yourself this question: Can I walk a prospect through the steps to take them from a complete stranger to a paying client? This is what it means to have a sales process. So much of the time, a prospect disappears because we haven’t done a good job of keeping them engaged, kept them moving through a process, and ultimately are making it up as we go along. People aren’t stupid and they can sense instability and uncertainty a mile away. It’s something Bryan reflects on in this episode as we dive...
In this episode, Spencer talks about his thoughts on retirement, what retirement means to him, and how passive income can get you the financial freedom you desire! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/when-can-you-retire-from-your-construction-business
Spencer announces that Building a Family Business will return on January 15, and shares some of the interesting stats from Builder Funnel Radio in 2020.
The reality of life is that the people you meet are strangers. In a very quick time frame - some research suggests as short as 7 seconds - people will make a decision as to whether or not they like that person, and if they don’t like you - they won’t do business with you. You don’t need to be best friends with your clients, but they need to like you on a deep primordial level. Armed with this knowledge, Episode Three will dive into how we make a great first impression, how we guide prospects thr...
In this episode, Laura DiBenedetto talks about her early retirement, what that looked like, and why it isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Find out how Laura views happiness and what her six habits are for success and happiness. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/business-growth-early-retirement-and-habit-building
In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell discuss the importance of goal setting to make sales or operations hiring decisions, as well as their overall takeaways from 2020. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/operations-sales-hire
In Episode two we start at the beginning in understanding how the decision-making process happens for us. Your clients are just like you, and often the way they buy mirrors how you do. We just don’t often look at it this way. Key Points: --The different parts of the brain that are involved --The things that influence a prospects mindset (Mass media, Relatives & self-proclaimed experts) --Runaway train and the sense of control (Free falling in a dream) --People want to be on a team of winners...
In another episode of Expert Interviews & Growth Series, Spencer discusses what you need to focus on to take your business to the next level. From Google Ads to premium content, listen to how you can continue growing your business by doing the little things behind the scenes so you can cut down on things such as Cost Per Lead. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-double-your-remodeling-business-in-2-years
In this episode, Spencer reflects on the key takeaways from this years Building a Family Business Podcast episodes, defining what they are, and emphasizing their importance to family businesses. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/2020takeaways
It’s all about them, not you. This is a core aspect of the relational selling process and we’ll start the conversation here after we dig into Bryan’s bio and history in the business. He’s been in every end of this business, and as you’ll see throughout this series, is completely relatable to the challenges you face daily. This is the key ingredient not many are talking about, or doing in their business marketing and sales processes. Ask yourself “what’s my prospects favorite topic?”. It’s themse...
In this episode, Stephen King and Spencer Powell discuss profitability and what you should be thinking about when trying make a profit. Stephen also talks about the importance of turnover, pricing, cash flow, and much more! https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/make-more-money-in-your-construction-business
In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell emphasize the importance of core values, how they can be utilized for company success, and the major commitment behind keeping these values ingrained in your business. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/mission-statement-core-values?hs_preview=LvfhtBEJ-38636879955
In this episode, Spencer talks about creating your marketing plan for 2021 by touching on the important aspects you should be thinking about as you work through it. He also talks about what you can do to achieve your goals for the coming year, as well as for years to come. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-create-a-remodeler-marketing-plan-for-2021
In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell discuss the differentiation between decision making for both Majority and Minority partnerships and how to be successful in either role. Whether you are involved in a majority partnership or a minority partnership to be successful, it is important to be educated, show up, do your research, get input, receive input, and realize the different viewpoints of others. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/family-businesses-share-family-assets
In this episode, Brian Barrett covers how Construction businesses should handle marketing campaigns and what to look for while getting it set up. Brian also gets into the world of VR & self guided tours, and how all of the modern technology is being utilized in the construction industry. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/video,-virtual-reality,-and-the-future-of-selling-homes
In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell discuss estate planning within transferring a business, implementing future financial goals into your current and future business plan, and the importance of over-communicating your family business transition plan to all family members. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/family-businesses-need-these-documents
In the final episode of Profit Bleeds, Todd shares how you can combat unsolicited charity and materials issues. These can be real profit killers, so tune in and solve these issues in your business today!
Dennis Gillan is a mental health advocate and motivational speaker. Dennis discusses Movember, men's mental health awareness, as well as discussing why the construction industry faces such high rates of suicide compared to other industries. Movember takes place during the month of November and is dedicated to men's mental health awareness. We can all do our part by spreading awareness to mental health and simply by checking in our friends, family, and acquaintances. "Life is worth living" - Denn...
Spencer makes a quick announcement regarding the future of The Construction Cut and teases exciting new things for 2021.
In this episode, Wes & Brooks Powell] discuss the importance of owner alignment, what it really means to be aligned, and what goals for alignment need to be prioritized. They also look back on their time in leadership roles and what they could have done differently. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/how-to-get-family-business-owners-aligned
Phone time and stolen time can be some of the most frustrating profit bleeds. Todd shares how you can diagnose and solve these profit bleeds in episode 3.
In this special episode of Builder Funnel Radio, Nicole and Spencer discuss the 2020 State of Remodeler Marketing Report and which marketing priorities have changed for remodelers from 2019 to 2020. info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/2020-state-of-remodeler-marketing-report
This week, Taylor covers construction industry employment, the effect a Biden Presidency will have or not have on the construction industry, and what a COVID vaccine might mean for the housing market and those lower than ever mortgage rates. Show Sponsor: BuildBook is a 24/7 client communication platform for construction. Social-media style messaging tools. Simple photo sharing and doc management. Task tracking for everything that matters. All in a delightfully simple app helping builders impres...
Down time and shop time can be profit killers. In this episode, Todd breaks down common examples of how your employees can be burning up time and money and how you can solve these profit bleeds!
In this week's episode, Spencer talks about the importance of having different tools to support your marketing & sales efforts, embracing all of this technology, and finding ways to connect and automate your efforts to make your daily life a little easier. https://info.builderfunnel.com/builder-funnel-radio/marketing-sales-project-management
This week, Spencer stands in for Taylor to give a "sort of" update on the Election impact as we await vote counting in several states. Spencer shares a quick note from the NAHB as well as the latest housing stats and the Builder Funnel's participation in Movember.
