Remodeling: Company Culture

‘Sales Hunter’ Tells RMLC 2013 Attendees: Sales Is Leadership

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:04:11 EST

Selling well requires using what you know – building and design – to take charge of that sales conversation. Speaker Mark Hunter shows how leadership engenders confidence and leads to sales success.

X-Ray Vision: DeWalt 12-Volt Lithium Ion Max Hand-Held Radar Scanner

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:35:21 EST

Wish you had X-ray glasses to find pipes, studs, and other objects behind the wall? This hand-held radar scanner let's you see more.

Use a Blueprint to Define Who You Are and What You Do

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:01:27 EST

Atlanta Design & Build shares this blueprint for how the company re-branded itself.

Your Team: Is There Trust?

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:57:49 EST

Without trust, your company culture and bottom line will suffer. Tim Faller outlines how to build trust and why it's so important to the success of your company.

Fresh Appeal: Client Gifts That Reflect Company Culture

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:07:01 EST

These small tokens are whimsical and eco-friendly, catching homeowners' attention.

To Get Business, Focus on Relevance and Quality: Branding Expert

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:34:16 EST

Focused, frequent, high-value content placed on high-traffic Internet content aggregation sites will give you your best opportunities to boost your company’s revenue and profit, a nationally known branding expert told attendees at the Remodeling Leadership Conference.

Community Service: Helping Local Fire Departments Train Firefighters

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:13:49 EST

Two remodelers give back to their communities by providing training opportunities for local firefighters.

Requiem for a Brand

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:16:49 EST

What happens when "one of the oldest and most well-respected remodeling companies" in Baltimore, as it's described on the company's website, suddenly closes its doors.

Tradesperson Training

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:15:23 EST

By educating subcontractors about company policies and principles, Odd Fellows Contracting helps ensure consistent customer satisfaction.

Answer This Question to Define Your Marketing Theme

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:36:57 EST

Andrew Davis, author of "Brandscaping," offers advice on how to use partnerships and social media to target prospects who appreciate your company's core value and want to work with you.

Deselect Low-Value Tasks to Deliver Better Customer Service

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:29:39 EST

Industry consultant Victoria Downing outlines a strategy to lighten your workload

Improve Your Customer Service By Sweating the Small Stuff

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:56:58 EST

Don't just look at the big picture--pay attention to the little things.

Don't Delegate Sales Early On

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:29:19 EST

In a small remodeling company, invest in yourself rather than seeking to hand off this critical role to someone else.

Have You Created a Culture of Fear at Your Company?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:29:00 EST

Your employees might be afraid to take responsiblity for their work. If this is a team-wide problem, it's time to examine your leadeship style and the culture of your company.

You Don't Need No Satisfaction: You Can Always Find Something To Improve

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:01:53 EST

Running a successful company doesn't give you the luxury to just maintain the status quo. There's always something you can do better.

Work Tunes: Songs With a Remodeling Twist

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:17:20 EST

Ken Kanline puts your jobsite stories to music in Measure Once, Cut Twice: Songs From the Jobsite.

How Can I Plan? Enlist Your Employees to Help Set Future Goals

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:11:39 EST

Industry consultant Paul Winans discusses why it's important to engage employees in the budget process.

Don't Believe the Hype: People Matter More Than Metrics

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:33:51 EST

Michael Anschel offers a reminder: Despite the platitudes that business leaders have been spouting off for eons, it really is the people who matter the most, both inside and outside your company.

True Colors: First Words From Remodeling's New Editor-in-Chief

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:33:49 EST

Craig Webb has known a few multitaskers. As REMODELING's new editor, he expects he's going to meet about 100,000 more.

Change Order: New Leadership at Remodeling Magazine

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:33:46 EST

Sal Alfano shifts his focus from REMODELING to THE JOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION.