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Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson

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The Remodeling Mastery podcast series with host and industry leader, Mark Richardson, makes sense of the complex business of home remodeling, with sharp insights and straightforward guidance to help entrepreneurs grow their business. Mark has presented to thousands of business and sales leaders across the country. From construction to healthcare, manufacturing to retail, individuals from countless industries have found Mark’s wisdom relevant and delivery powerful. Richardson is a Fellow at Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies, lectures at MBA programs and writes columns for Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. Mark was named Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006 and is a member of NAHB’s Hall of Fame. Mark and his family live outside Washington, DC.
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Episodes

Time Mastery + 2020 & Beyond Predictions + Thought Leader Interview with Todd Jackson

Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Become one of the 40,000 listeners by subscribing today at https://www.surefirelocal.com/remodeling-mastery-subscribe/ or by searching for Remodeling Mastery on your podcast app of choice. (0:23) Episode: Time Mastery. One of the best habits you can learn and build into your everyday routine is the ability to control your day and mastering your time. As you get started, understand that not everyone is on the same level when it comes to time mastery,...

Feb 01, 201947 min

How Fit + 2019 Marketplace Predictions + Interview with Vince Nardo

Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Become one of the 40,000 listeners by subscribing today at https://www.surefirelocal.com/remodeling-mastery-subscribe/ or by searching for Remodeling Mastery on your podcast app of choice. In this episode: (0:24) How Fit: What defines a fit business? It’s easy to tell what health fitness looks like and the factors that play a role, but what is less clear is what are the defining factors that determine whether or not a business is fit. This has been ...

Jan 18, 201950 min

Are You Ready?

Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Become one of the 40,000 listeners by subscribing today at https://www.surefirelocal.com/remodeling-mastery-subscribe/ or by searching for Remodeling Mastery on your podcast app of choice. In 2019, Mark G. Richardson takes his popular podcast series to the next level with a fresh new format in store for listeners. Mark will be integrating interviews with thought leaders who have experienced tremendous success in the industry and growing their own bu...

Jan 04, 201947 min

World-Class Meetings

Meetings are a key element in building a company, improving a business, and accomplishing goals. Mark G. Richardson offers various insights into how to hold successful meetings in his last episode of 2018.

Dec 26, 201831 min

Positioning 2019

The last thing you want to do when ending the year is chasing yourself around in a tailspin. Use the 3 tips in this episode to make sure you finish out the year on a strong note so you can set yourself up for success in the new year.

Dec 06, 201839 min

Cost of Time

The topic of time and the cost of time is so important. We all know that we get 24 hours of time everyday. We have an interesting time that we live in. There are a lot of disrupter and products and services that take more time to accomplish. Many might know of the famous quote by Ben Franklin, ‘time is money’. Time is something you can’t see, touch or feel, so you want to make sure it is memorable.

Nov 16, 201819 min

The Final Leg of 2018

As we get closer to the end of the year, we start to think back to the beginning of 2018. Now is an important time to collect your thoughts and make sure you are still on track to completing your goals by the end of this year. Every plan has a beginning, middle, and end. You want to make sure you are staying on track at every point.

Oct 26, 201821 min

Planning For 2019

In this episode, you will learn the right strategies and skill sets you will need to get your business winning in 2019! Read more -> https://www.surefirelocal.com/blog/2018/10/remodeling-mastery-podcast-planning-for-2019/

Oct 10, 201828 min

Show Me The Money

We’re at a point where unemployment is low, stock market is strong, the scarcity of new homes is becoming less. It is definitely creating a buzz for remodeling. Just because there is a lot more demand doesn’t mean money is going to be thrown at you. The cost of remodeling projects today include, material cost, labor cost, subcontractor cost, over and business cost. The biggest challenge is seeing a rise in these costs as well.

Oct 02, 201839 min

The Notion of When

We tend to focus on more of the what, why and how, but we never really focus or ask questions on the when. Mark unveils questions that come along with the notion of when. When you understand the when a little bit better and weave it into the questions, you will start to see more success for your business.

Sep 19, 201826 min

Get Aligned

For your business to be successful, you need to be aligned and in sync with what’s going on around you. The level of alignment can be a little tricky. Some people might not be as attuned to the remodeling industry as you are.

Sep 06, 201819 min

Designing Your Ideal Day

This topic is very important for being successful in your life and career. Mark explains how you can plan out your ideal day, by simply taking a step back and breaking down your schedule so it can best fit into your day. This will keep you on track for success.

Aug 30, 201828 min

Why Businesses Fail

Often, many times when you think about failures relating to business it’s so much different than what happens during your normal everyday. Remodeling businesses tend to have more failures than any other business out there. It is one of the most easy entry businesses out there. You could launch into that profession within 2-3 months by just having a few things.

Aug 20, 201851 min

Cash Crunch

One of the elements that Mark talks about in his book, How Fit Is Your Business, is the cash flow and the ability to control the cash flow in your business. Your business, in general, is usually pretty predictable. Watching the cash flow is key for those within this industry. Mark goes into why this is so important and encourages people to really focus in on it.

Aug 09, 201841 min

Handling Objections

Mark discusses the reasons homeowners would have an objection during a home project and how you can handle them. They can cause a tremendous amount of time and can cause loss of money for the project if not handled properly.

Jul 27, 201831 min

RM Remodeling Cost Crisis

In this episode, Mark G. Richardson goes into the topic of remodeling cost crisis. He goes into his top tips for what you should deal when dealing with every project you’ve dealt with whether it was 5 years ago or today. You have to keep your cost of the project to what the client is expecting

Jul 12, 201817 min

Next Steps

Take the next steps in your career or life by listening to Mark's top 10 tips.

Jun 28, 201819 min

Remodeling Mastery Podcast - Half Time

Mark G. Richardson explains why it’s so important to take a moment at the 6 month mark of the year to reflect on your business’ progress.

Jun 21, 201813 min

Innovation

As a business owner and a home improvement contractor, it’s important to be innovative. In this episode, Mark G. Richardson shares ways on how you can think about innovation and get ahead of the competition.

Jun 13, 201833 min

Defining Success

With high level of demand and activity going on in the remodeling industry it’s important to define your success. How you see yourself moving forward in the industry is very important to remember when it comes to success.

Jun 07, 201821 min

How Fit is Your Business?

Mark digs deep into how you can strategize and determine if your business is fit enough for healthy growth. Take a listen in as he walks you through his fitness check-up.

May 31, 201823 min

Flying First Class

Not everyone understands the difference between flying first class vs flying coach. Mark shares the differences as it relates to the remodeling industry and client expectation vs the execution of those expectations. Mark goes into the differences between first class vs. coach...

May 24, 201824 min

The Ideal Team Member

In this episode, Mark explains the top essential when looking for a team player and shares questions that you should ask yourself when picking them out.

May 02, 201814 min

Mark G. Richardson's Blueprint for Success

It’s never too late to start planning out your path for success. Mark G. Richardson shares his top tips to creating a strategy for your remodeling business.

Apr 24, 201817 min

Advice on Talking Money

Have you ever found it hard to talk money? Mark shares his insights on how to gain the confidence you need to discuss money with potential or new clients.

Apr 12, 201826 min

10 Tips on Getting the Best Advice

No matter what stage you are at in life, there’s no harm in asking for advice and getting the right kind. Mark shares his top tips for getting the best advice and how to avoid the bad.

Apr 06, 201821 min

Is Your Business Fit to Grow? (2018)

Are you fit to grow? What may seem like a simple question, is actually quite complex when you break it down. In this episode, Mark G. Richardson shares a few trends in the remodeling and home improvement industry that are affecting how efficient and successful businesses are able to grow. Then, Mark talks through the fundamental building blocks and 10 key questions you'll want to analyze within your own business to determine if you have the structure and processes it takes to sustain long-term g...

Mar 23, 201817 min

Get Innovative and Get Ahead of the Competition

As a business owner and a home improvement contractor, it's more important than ever before to be innovative. In this episode, Mark G. Richardson shares 10 ways how you think about innovation and get ahead of the competition.

Mar 16, 201818 min

Tail Winds

In this episode Mark G. Richardson shares 5 factors that he refers to as “tail winds” that forecast success and profitable years for those in the remodeling industry. #1 - Home Appreciation continues to be strong. Of the top 25 markets in the U.S., 23 of them are continuing to appreciate. It was only just a few years ago that these same markets were all depreciating. A strong home appreciation gives homeowners the confidence to want to remodel and upgrade their homes. #2 - Interest Rates. The re...

Mar 08, 201814 min
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