Avoid The Mistakes
Avoid The Mistakes by Mark Richardson
Apr 23, 2021•19 min
Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson
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
Whats Changed and Whats Next
Whats Changed and Whats Next by Mark Richardson
Apr 09, 2021•19 min
An Interview With Kermit Baker
An Interview With Kermit Baker by Mark Richardson
Mar 26, 2021•19 min
AssessingYourTeam With Jeff Miller
AssessingYourTeam With Jeff Miller by Mark Richardson
Mar 05, 2021•30 min
Conversation With Thought Leader Michael Anschel
Conversation With Thought Leader Michael Anschel by Mark Richardson
Feb 19, 2021•34 min
Post COVID
Post COVID by Mark Richardson
Feb 05, 2021•15 min
Incorporating Finance with Dave Anderson
Incorporating Finance with Dave Anderson by Mark Richardson
Jan 22, 2021•38 min
Owner's Exit Strategy + Interview With David Lupberger
Owner's Exit Strategy + Interview With David Lupberger by Mark Richardson
Jan 08, 2021•34 min
Going Virtual & Interview with Dave Smith (Founder of Smithouse Construction)
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Make sure to subscribe today so you never miss our latest episode. You only need to search for “Remodeling Mastery” on the podcast app of your choice. Part 1. Going Virtual We’ve always known that it’s going to be an all-virtual world. Not right now, but soon--maybe in another few years. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed this expectation, however. It forced everything into going virtual. According to Mark, many remodelers have been pulled into virtu...
Dec 23, 2020•35 min
What to Focus On + Interview with Chris Marentis, CEO of Surefire Local
Part 1. What to Focus On What are your top priorities in the next 30, 60, or even 90 days? While most home remodelers will have a quick answer to this simple question, it is still possible the things they’re focusing on are not necessarily the right ones. “I don’t think there is a cookie-cutter answer to that,” says Mark Richardson. “…But what I do know is there are a few questions that you can ask yourself…that you can determine for yourself or your team can determine what they should be focuse...
Dec 11, 2020•32 min
What Will Stick + Interview with Michael Anschel
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Subscribe today so you never miss our latest episode. Just look for “Remodeling Mastery” on your favorite podcast app. Part 1. What Will Stick 2020 is a year unlike any other. As home remodeling businesses try to adapt to the ongoing pandemic and thrive under the uncertainties, it’s important to consider what will stick and what things will go back to normal post-COVID 19. “If you know or you think certain things are going to stick,” Mark Richardson...
Nov 25, 2020•33 min
Fatigue + Interview with Erika Taylor, Director of Content for Professional Remodeler
Part 1. Fatigue Given enough time, almost anything can lead to fatigue. Mark Richardson says the environment we are in right now has also created this for many remodeling companies. You’re not taking vacations, you’re not taking time outs--this concept of “living at work” resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has changed what a normal work week should be. “Regardless how many hours you’re putting in, there’s a level of fatigue and weight that not only you are experiencing, but also by others,” sa...
Nov 13, 2020•28 min
World Class 11s + Interview with Tony Mancini, Group Director of SG Horizon
Part 1. World-Class One-on-One Meetings While the COVID-19 situation has made considerable changes in the work environment, there’s one factor that remains important whether or not there’s a pandemic: one-on-one meetings with your key rapports. For Mark Richardson, meetings ARE the job. “It’s not the doing of the work,” he says. “The meetings are a vehicle to get the work done…to grow ideas, grow the business, [and] to grow the people within the business.” Mark puts emphasis on creating world-cl...
Oct 30, 2020•32 min
Halftime In The War On COVID - 19 + Michael Anschel, CEO of Otogawa-Anschel Design + Build
Part 1. Halftime in the War on COVID-19 Many home remodeling companies have adapted--and even thrived--in this “new normal” brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. But can you believe we’re only halfway through it? Mark Richardson says the more you think of the current situation as the halftime of a game, the better your chances of coming out of this intact. He lists some of the lessons we’ve learned during this crucial halfway point: 1. Think of COVID-19 as a marathon to overcome instead of a sprint....
Oct 16, 2020•37 min
Stress + Interview with Remodeling Mastery Regular, Kermit Baker
Part 1. The Whole Issue of Stress These are stressful times--but the level of stress for some is considerably greater than others. According to Mark, stress management is just as important as developing your team or creating the right culture for your business. By understanding stress, you’ll be able to come up with strategies that allow you to better manage it. Mark shares some variables that can create a high degree of stress in terms of your business and the current environment: -- Sense of b...
Oct 02, 2020•24 min
Leadership Team + Interview with Andy Wells, CEO of Normandy Design Build Remodeling
Part 1. Taking Your Leadership Team to the Next Level What separates the good companies from the exceptional ones? For Mark Richardson, it’s not so much as the company’s designated leader, but the leadership team itself. No matter the size of the company, it’s often the leadership team that helps it achieve specific goals. As in basketball, that leadership team is what makes the difference between getting to the play-offs and winning the actual championship. But a team is made up of diverse peop...
Sep 18, 2020•28 min
Marathon & Interview with Dean Curtis, Ingage
Thank you for tuning in to Remodeling Mastery! Subscribe today and never miss our latest episode by searching for Remodeling Mastery on your favorite podcast app. Part 1: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint The COVID-19 pandemic remains at large, affecting home remodeling businesses across the country in different ways. It’s not going away anytime soon--every business is in it for the long haul. To make better sense of what’s happening right now, Mark compares the situation to a long-distance race--or...
Sep 04, 2020•38 min
Don't Go It Alone & Interview with Erika Taylor, Director of Content @ ProRemodeler
Part 1. Recap of Remodeling Mastery Topics How do you improve your remodeling business in these challenging times? What are the actions you should be taking? Over the past few months, Mark has covered a number of topics that answer these questions. Part 2. Don’t Go It Alone “None of us is as smart as all of us.” Mark believes that remodelers can become more successful if they consider accepting help in their business. He says the first thing they should do is to invest time and energy into the w...
Aug 21, 2020•29 min
12 Week Year + Interview with Nima Oftadeh, Google
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Subscribe today and ensure you never miss our latest episode. Just search for Remodeling Mastery using the podcast app of your choice. 12 Week Year: The demand for home remodeling projects is still on the rise, but things remain unpredictable because of the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest, and current political and economic climate. The title of author Brian Moran’s book ‘The 12 Week Year’ has resonated with Mark because it hits the chord of a lot ...
Aug 07, 2020•48 min
Culture Changes
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery. Subscribe today to ensure you never miss a new episode by searching for Remodeling Mastery using your favorite podcast app. PART 1: Culture Changes Your business has a certain culture, has certain beliefs, has certain ways of doing things that ultimately define its identity. This culture acts as a magnet that attracts qualified people to work for you. The pandemic is changing the cultures of remodeling companies all across the country. More and more...
Jul 23, 2020•32 min
Why Home Remodeling Has Become Popular Right Now
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Subscribe now and keep up with our newest episodes by looking for Remodeling Mastery at your favorite podcast app. Mark Richardson opines that 80% of the reason there’s increased interest in home remodeling is because of the current environment and dynamic created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1. Homeowners and Their Current Situation. With homeowners now spending most of their time indoors, they are more likely to notice the things that are wrong ...
Jul 10, 2020•35 min
New Habits + Thought Leader Interview with Tony Mancini on Health and Safety
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery. Subscribe today to ensure you never miss a new episode by searching for Remodeling Mastery using your favorite podcast app. In this episode: PART 1: New Habits According to studies, it takes 66 days to form a new habit. We’ve been dealing with our current crisis for about three months now, and this is more than enough time for you and your customers to form new habits regarding this situation. In today’s podcast, Mark Richardson shares insights on s...
Jun 26, 2020•32 min
Investing In Yourself + Thought Leader Interview with Erika Taylor on COVID-19 and the Industry
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery. Subscribe today to ensure you never miss a new episode by searching for Remodeling Mastery using your favorite podcast app. In this episode: PART 1: Ten Ways to Invest in Yourself Mark Richardson shares insights into 10 ways on how to best use the extra time during this period. 1) Develop the Right Mindset - You now have the time and opportunity to have access to insights and information that can help you succeed with your business. Think of it like...
Jun 11, 2020•32 min
False Positives + Kermit Baker Interview
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery. Subscribe today to ensure you never miss a new episode by searching for Remodeling Mastery using your favorite podcast app. In this episode: Part 1: False Positives Mark Richardson shares insights into 5 false positives that he encourages small business owners to have on their radar to help position their businesses for success. 1) Lead Flow: While many businesses are starting to see an uptick in leads, Mark stresses caution on thinking that it also...
May 29, 2020•28 min
New Normal
In unprecedented and challenging times, it's important to understand the environment your business operates in and how it's evolving. What is the new normal? How does it impact your ability to grow your business? In this episode, Mark Richardson breaks down the new normal by looking at 5 core aspects: 1. How consumer behaviors are changing 2. What will be the accepted health and safety measures 3. The business models that will help you thrive 4. How going virtual now will give you a competitive ...
May 14, 2020•17 min
How Are You Feeling?
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Become a subscriber today—just search for ‘Remodeling Mastery’ on your podcast app of choice. (1:06) In This Episode: How Are You Feeling? Over the past few weeks, we focused on the fact that now is the time to lead. This topic shifts gears to discuss the actions that you can take to help you navigate the experience that we're having today. In this episode of Remodeling Mastery, Mark will discuss the four things that you can do during this time that...
May 01, 2020•34 min
Get Your Mojo Back
The night is always darkest before the dawn. No matter how dark things may appear, there will always be light at the end of the tunnel. It's just a matter of when, not if. In this special episode of Remodeling Mastery, Mark Richardson shares 10 actionable steps that can help put your behavior and mindset in the right place to reclaim your mojo.
Apr 13, 2020•22 min
Now is the Time
Mark Richardson shares why now is the time to work on improving your business amongst all the uncertainty and chaos. Over the course of 15 minutes, Mark shares 10 areas he believes all business owners and professionals should focus their time and energy on that can have the greatest change and ultimately make their businesses stronger. 1. Be proactive, not reactive with how you spend your time 2. Prepare for a challenging few months 3. Get your priorities in order; what's right and what's most i...
Apr 03, 2020•16 min
10 Ways You Will Be Better
In this episode, Mark Richardson suggests businesses take a glass half full approach as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a listen to discover 10 ideas for how you can position your business to come out of this period of uncertainty better than you were before it started. These ideas are inspired by conversations Mark has had over the past week as he speaks with business owners and leaders across the country on what they're seeing and thinking and will help you set the stage for your bus...
Mar 27, 2020•22 min
Survive to Thrive
The concept of surviving in business is something everyone should be thinking about during these uncertain times and what lies ahead in the next few months. If you do, you'll find that the opportunity to thrive will be greater than ever. In this special episode, Mark Richardson shares 10 actions, ideas, and recommended digital tools to help your business not only survive, but help you position your business for the future and long-term success. Take care, everyone!
Mar 20, 2020•23 min
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