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November 15, 2009

My Deer Stand, Your Remodeling Business

On purposefully targeting trophy bucks -- and trophy remodeling projects. Read more...

Posted By: ShawnMcCadden (Bio) at 9:00 PM
Categories: Shawn McCadden, remodeling, customers, marketing, deer hunting
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November 08, 2009

I’m the Most Expensive in My Market Too!

Most remodelers who think they are the most expensive in their marketplace are wrong -- and they often use this as a crutch for for not being able to sell. Read more...

Posted By: ShawnMcCadden (Bio) at 9:42 PM
Categories: Shawn McCadden, business, customers, sales, sales training, pricing, value
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November 01, 2009

Eliminate the Word “Bid” from Your Vocabulary

In a bid situation, you essentially have to be the loser to win the job. Read more...

Posted By: ShawnMcCadden (Bio) at 9:00 PM
Categories: leadership, Shawn McCadden, business, remodeling, proposal, bid, customers, sales
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October 25, 2009

Will You Have the Energy?

Want to know one reason the government is struggling to deliver energy-efficiency work? A lack of adequate business practices plaguing the majority of remodeling businesses. Read more...

Posted By: ShawnMcCadden (Bio) at 9:03 PM
Categories: Shawn McCadden, business, ARRA, Recovery Act, green remodeling, green jobs, stimulus
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October 18, 2009

Respect, Conditional Accountability … or Hypocrisy?

Should we all try harder to walk our own walk? Read more...

Posted By: ShawnMcCadden (Bio) at 9:00 PM
Categories: leadership, Shawn McCadden, remodeling, hypocrisy
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About the Blogger

Shawn McCadden founded, operated, and sold a successful design/build company. A co-founder of the Residential Design/Build Institute and former director of education for a national K&B remodeling franchise, Shawn speaks at industry events and consults with remodeling companies. shawnm@charter.net

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