Five Best Practices No Successful Remodeler Would Be Without

Presented by: Steve Wheeler, Director of Business Development, Remodelers Advantage Inc.

In all industries, the most successful business owners follow certain best practices. These are a foundational element in delivering consistent, high-level results. In remodeling, these practices are found in the planning process, in efficient job production, in sales systems and in their hiring practices. In this session, Steve Wheeler, Director of Business Development for Remodelers Advantage Inc., will share the best practices that a group of proven high performers identify as those they “can’t live without.”

Thursday, November 7, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Identifying Problems Clients...Before the Contract is Signed!

Presented by: David Lupberger, Remodelers Force

Problem clients let us know who they are if we pay attention. In this session participants will learnhow to identify the early warning signs of problem clients when prospecting, how to take action toavert lawsuits and other serious problems, and ways to protect yourself on every job – including howto “fire a client”.

Thursday, November 7, 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Digital Content That Sells

Presented by: Jennifer Smiga and Julia Zapcic, ultraviolet agency

Unless you are getting all the new clients you can handle through word-of-mouth referrals, you know your business needs to look fresh and active on social media to attract that next job. Join us for this talk and learn how companies are using social media to build interest and trust in their local markets. Social media is one of the most cost-efficient tools to build an audience and showcase your work.

Thursday, November 7, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Growing Your Business - Smashing the Barriers to Increased Profits

Presented by: Victoria Downing, President, Remodelers Advantage Inc.

Join Victoria Downing, president of Remodelers Advantage, as she shares three dynamite strategies to send your results soaring. As founder of the industry’s largest peer group for professional remodelers, Victoria interacts with hundreds of successful business owners each year, providing her with in-depth knowledge
of the business’ most critical best practices. At this session, you’ll learn what strategies other top remodelers are using to maximize company growth in revenue and, more importantly, profits!

Thursday, November 7, 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

No More White Space: How to Get the Most Out of Your Calendar

Presented by: Shawn Van Dyke, Shawn Van Dyke Consulting. 

Time is your most valuable asset. Designing your ideal week through a method called “Block Scheduling” will enable you to lead your team more effectively and train those around you to bemore productive as well. In this rapid-fire session, you will learn how consolidate all the tasks you perform in any given week into blocks of focused time and finally master your schedule.

Thursday, November 7, 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Five Best Practices No Successful Remodeler Would Be Without

Presented by: Steve Wheeler, Director of Business Development, Remodelers Advantage Inc.

In all industries, the most successful business owners follow certain best practices. These are a foundational element in delivering consistent, high-level results. In remodeling, these practices are found in the planning process, in efficient job production, in sales systems and in their hiring practices. In this session, Steve Wheeler, Director of Business Development for Remodelers Advantage Inc., will share the best practices that a group of proven high performers identify as those they “can’t live without.”

Friday, November 8, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Creating Clients for Life Through Process Building

Presented by: Ryan Biehl, Biehl Brothers Contracting LLC

Homeowners always have work that needs to be done on their home. Even in a down economy. The Home Asset Management Plan shows professionals how to build and optimize relationships with clients by offering an annual home evaluation. This annual evaluation identifies potential problem areas providing homeowners with findings, recommendations, and estimates to assist themin managing their largest asset. Work is identified and “booked” as much as 12 to 24 months inadvance.

Friday, November 8, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

How to Identify and Qualify Your Best Customers

Presented by: David Lupberger, Remodel Force 

You can’t spend time with unqualified customers, your time is too valuable! David will leadparticipants in discovering the 8-qualifying questions to as when interviewing potential customers and how to implement this sales process before every onsite visit. It is important to spend yourprofessional time with those customers who can afford your services – your business depends on it!

Friday, November 8, 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Remodeling’s Most Common Problems and What to Do About Them

Presented by: Victoria Downing, President, Remodelers Advantage Inc. 

Join Remodelers Advantage’s Victoria Downing, president and Doug Howard, Director of Consulting, as they share their insights on the industry’s most common issues. Then, we’ll dive into solutions, drawing on the experiences of the audience as well as sharing the best from over 30 years of experience working with
Remodelers. 

Friday, November 8, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.