Remodeling: Today's Stories

‘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.

RMLC Panelists Share Social Media Success Stories

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:35:13 EST

Paul Hamtil, David Merrick, and Chris Wright share their candid insight into how to make social media work for relationship building, lead generation, and brand awareness.

Chew on This: Breaking Old Habits for the Better

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:13 EST

Industry consultant Paul Winans uses his own experience of getting a dental crown made to show readers how they can change existing habits.

Kitchen and Bath Products for the Frugal-Fatigued

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:03:22 EST

After years of restraint, new-home buyers are looking for a little bling. These splurges offer just that.

Illinois Remodeler Wins Fred Case Entrepreneurship Award

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:01:07 EST

Nick Richmond of Illinois-based Matrix Basement Systems has won the 2013 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award in honor of achievements in both manufacturing and marketing that propelled his remodeling company.

Houzz Doubles the Number of Pro Category Listings

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:50:06 EST

Houzz, the website for home remodeling and design that has begun selling guaranteed high-visibility listing space to pros, announced May 13 it has doubled to nearly 60 the number of construction categories that visitors can use to find a contractor.

Real-World HR Help for Your Business

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:26:27 EST

Human-resource and benefits expert Doug Delp offers tips on doing a human resources self-audit to the audience at the 2013 Remodeling Leadership Conference.

Blogging: Getting Started

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:30:27 EST

You have a company website, but it's not bringing in any leads. If this is prompting you to consider writing a blog to remedy the situation, Darren Slaughter has some advice for you.

Embrace These Five Traits for Professional and Personal Success

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:28:45 EST

Al Walker's fun, inspirational message about successful leadership traits.

New Remodeling Design Awards Judge Joins Panel

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:27:06 EST

2013 Remodeling Design Awards Update: a new judge is selected to join the panel.

Differentiate or Die

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:26:52 EST

The old benchmark of meeting customer expectations is no longer valid. Remodelers must create value and exceed expectations, according to consultant Remodeling Leadership Conference speaker Sam Geist.

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.

Seeking New Customers? Look First to These Four Household Types

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:55:18 EST

Baby boomers and upper-income families are the groups most likely to drive remodeling activity over the next decade, says Metrostudy’s chief economist.

Make Bathrooms Safer, Easier To Use for All

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:21:52 EST

Bathrooms can be hazardous places — especially for older adults — as slips and falls can be painful and dangerous. By including universal design, however, bathrooms can be made safe for people of all ages.

Look, Steer

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:18:31 EST

Industry consultant Paul Winans offers a simple yet powerful reminder: knowing where you're going will help you get there.

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.

Big-Ticket Remodeling Activity Up 1.1% in 1Q: Metrostudy

Thu, 9 May 2013 03:07:02 EST

Remodeling and replacement activity nationwide did better than previously expected in the first quarter and remain on a steady upward path over the next three years, Metrostudy projected in its latest Residential Remodeling Index.

Understanding Features vs. Benefits

Wed, 8 May 2013 11:48:39 EST

Darren Slaughter talks a lot about promoting your company’s features on your website and making sure you tie those features back to the benefit the customer receives by doing business with you. Here he clarifies the difference between features and benefits.

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.

Selling Curb Appeal

Tue, 7 May 2013 11:58:49 EST

Lots of folks are selling their homes. If your client wants to grab that first impression and make it a good one, they will need to pay attention to their home's exterior.That's where remodelers can help—and possibly help themselves to get future business.