Pro Construction Guide Podcast for Pros: Recent Episodes
Pro Construction Guide Podcast for Pros
Construct-Ed.com Co-founder Jeremiah Rizzo discusses the last five of 10 growth hacks for contractors in a continuation of Construction Podcast 69: Growth hacks for contractors Part 1. The podcast covers how to stay front of mind with clients, convert them into repeat customers, use social media, calculate the cost of acquiring new customers and track […]
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Construct-Ed.com Co-founder Jeremiah Rizzo joins us for the first of two episodes that cover 10 steps contractors can take to optimize their customer acquisition, retention and sales efforts. In this podcast named Growth hacks for contractors Part 1, Rizzo talks about why websites and SEO remain critical, why most contractor’s websites still fall short and […]
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In his latest appearance on PROcast, construction attorney D.S. Berenson explains why remodelers and other home improvement contractors who don’t update their contracts and outdated telemarketing practices risk being hit with big fines and multi-million-dollar civil judgements, and what they can do to protect themselves.
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Listen to Ryan Parsons and his brother when they talk about how to make money on every remodeling job and avoid hidden costs. Ryan Parsons and his brother have made all kinds of mistakes growing their business, The Brothers That Just Do Gutters. Parsons shares his hard-earned formula and lessons for making money on any remodeling […]
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Kevin Kilpatrick, founder and publisher, introduces Pros to a new media platform – Pro Masonry Guide – that provides how-to construction articles, tools and products, and much more. It’s the first bi-lingual masonry magazines, newsletter and website. Kilpatrick also updates listeners about Pro Construction Guide and Constru-Guia al dia.
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In this podcast about social media toolbox for remodelers, Andy Bergren of Group Two Advertising, an agency that specializes in remodeler and construction contractors, tells Pros what social media platforms use to grow their business – plus which ones not to bother with. Bergren also provides great easy – and free – ideas for what to post.
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Clint DeBoer, editor-in-chief of Pro Tool Reviews, presents 10 great holiday tool gifts for the Pro. The tools run the gamut from a 15-inch prybar to a box level to an ultra-lightweight portable jacket. There’s something for every contractor on your gift list – including you.
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Renee Morgan, a structural frame engineer at Weyerhaeuser, provides the features and benefits of the different types of engineered woods, and describes how to select the right engineered wood for the job. Also, Ron Jumper, founder of ProFinder USA, talks about how his new service can help Pros easily find jobs in the construction industry. Visit […]
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Remodeling packages increase revenues and Bob Knight and his team have been using this successful sales technique for decades.
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Kevin Kilpatrick, founder and publisher of Pro Construction Guide, tells ProCast listeners about the latest happenings with the brand, including how to get free content and rebates for construction Pros by subscribing to the free newsletters and a new savings program called Rebates for Pros.
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Andy Wells, president of Normandy Remodeling, tells Pros how to close more remodeling sales and get more deals to grow their construction business. First, he says, you have to win the homeowners’ trust, then they won’t be focused on price. The second thing potential clients buy on are your design work. For more information about Wells’ company […]
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Elizabeth and Anthony Wilder have owned a successful remodeling firm for decades — and they’re still married. They say the key to a productive work relationship with relatives and staff is effective communication. Learn tips from this dynamic husband-and-wife team.
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Tim Stephens of Archadeck talks about why homeowners love composite decks and how easy they are to build. Best of all, Stephens, who has been building composite decks for decades, says composite materials reduce callbacks and warrantee claims. You can find out more information about composite decking and how to build a deck at his […]
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Clint DeBoer, editor in chief of Pro Tool Reviews, talks about the best new tools for professional contractors, including DeWalt’s FlexVolt technology and ones from RIDGID and RYOBI. He also reveals the winners of a 12V drill shoot out, and EGO’s move into snowblowers and backpack blowers. For more information about the best new tools for […]
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Gord Cooke, an engineer and building scientist, provides Pros with easy ways to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) of clients’ homes so that the homeowners and houses both remain healthy. Cooke, a partner in Construction Instruction, has worked in the construction industry for decades. You can find our more information about IAQ at his website: […]
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Ken Fisher has been installing and selling hardwood flooring for decades. Besides sharing his knowledge about hardwood flooring installation problems and solutions, he provides Pros expert tips for avoiding installation woes, especially ones due to excessive moisture in basements and crawlspaces. Ken is an expert installer and owner of Uptown Floors. Check out his website […]
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Jeb Breithaupt of JEB Design/Build has a name for clients you just can’t seem to satisfy: He calls them “clients from hell.” This third-generation builder/remodeler tells Pros how to spot clients from hell and avoid signing contracts with these homeowners. For more information about Jeb and his firm, visit his website at jebdesignbuild.com. Podcast sponsored […]
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Listen to award-winning remodeler Bob Gockelers in this podcast when he talks about kitchen remodeling dos and dont’s. Bob Gockeler provides Pros with step-by-step instructions for remodeling any size kitchen within any budget. Gockeler’s proven approach creates profits on every remodeling job and happy clients. One great tip: set up a low-cost kitchen in another room during construction. […]
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Greg Hanner tells Pros how they can boost revenues by renovating homes for sale. You can also discover a new stream of revenues and profits by repairing and remodeling homes for sale. Greg is a custom builder and a realtor with years of experience doing this work. Greg’s website is gardenrealty.com. He can be reached greg@gardenrealty.com […]
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To install the best mechanical system, listen to Justin Wilson discussing the importance of properly sizing HVAC systems, and improving air distribution.
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To install leak-proof windows, listen to building scientist Mark LaLiberte discussing water intrusion, air sealing, flexible membranes and caulks.
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In this episode, Jerry Rabushka, editor of The Paint Contractor and The Paint Dealer, updates Pros on the latest paint trends and formulations that they need to know about, as well as providing tips about how to choose the right brushes and providing great service. For more information about painting and color trends, visit The Paint […]
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In this episode, remodeler Ryan Parsons shares the pros and cons of owning a franchise business, and helps you determine if you should buy a construction franchise. The firm that Ryan Parsons owns with his brother, Ken, the Brothers Who Just Do Gutters, almost shut down during the recession. He said he and Ken learned a […]
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Kevin Glaser, an insurance expert who works with construction businesses, provides an overview of insurance policy types and how to select the best insurance policies for PROs. Kevin encourages Pros to visit his website for general insurance information and to find out why you may need insurance. His book, “Inside the Insurance Industry,” is available on […]
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Lee Calisti, a long-time successful architect, tells Pros about the benefits of working with an architect, and how a collaborative relationship can increase customer satisfaction and help boost contractors’ profits. You can find examples of Lee Calisti’s work at www.leecalisti.com. He can be contacted at 724-832-7030.
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The EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule has been in effect since 2010, but a lot of Pros don’t know much about it. It applies to homes and apartments built before 1978 that contain lead-based paint. Remodeler David Merrick tells you how to protect your clients and your workers when remodeling a home with […]
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There are two legal issues affecting construction contractors that construction company owners need to know about: how to properly classify 1099 installation workers and how to create a project contract that’s legal in the state you do business. Attorney D.S. Berenson, who works exclusively with Pros, says owners who don’t classify workers correctly or who […]
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Building Products expert Katy Tomasulo talks about the hot trends in construction products that all contractors should know about. She focuses on products that customers are craving for their homes – and will pay extra for – such as bigger pantries, quartz countertops, spa-like showers, pet baths and charging stations.
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Modular housing is gaining ground with remodelers and builders nationwide. Chip Lofton, owner of Cardinal Homes, a modular homebuilder, explains the features and benefits of modular building for contractors and homeowners. Modular houses and additions are built in a factory to exacting specifications. The homes are delivered to the jobsite and are erected quickly. And […]
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Listen to Andy Bergren when he explains how to create a low-cost marketing-advertising plan, and what are the most important things that should be included.
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To find out how to avoid construction business pitfalls, listen to John Gordon and David Dovell, who have worked in the residential building industry for more than 30 years each, when they discuss top reasons why construction businesses fail and speak the key elements of the business that position construction companies to make money and avoid the typical construction […]
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In this construction business podcast Geoff Graham, founder of GuildQuality, describes how In this construction podcast Geoff Graham, founder of GuildQuality, describes how contractors can create great customer experiences to boost referrals and revenues. Graham says the first tip for building customer satisfaction is to ask some customers if you could spend a little time with them […]
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To find out how to eliminate the hidden costs of remodeling and make more money, listen to this podcast with Debra Moore, a home remodeling expert.
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John Price tells all the listeners of this podcast how doing light commercial remodeling in addition to residential work, helped his company survive.
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Ryan Parsons, the co-owner of the Brothers That Just Do Gutters, advises how to get out of the field and into the office in order to grow your construction business. Parsons said that to make money with your construction business Pros need to know their numbers, train their staffs like it’s their own job and […]
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Clint DeBoer, of Pro Tool Reviews, provides contractors with information about and insights into latest cordless power tool trends. In this PROcast, DeBoer, whose team at the tool review website tests hundreds of tools each year, talks about the latest tool trend: an explosion of power tools — especially power tools that were once exclusively […]
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Listen to remodeler Jim Hicks when he explains how to install a skylight and reviews the various types of skylights on the market.
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To prevent common hvac mistakes contractors make when installing HVAC systems, listen to Carl Seville when he explains how to avoid mistakes like installing an oversized system, not sealing the ductwork properly, and putting ducts in places they don’t fit or that aren’t conditioned. Seville, a principal at SK Collaborative, explained to hosts John Gordon and David […]
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Stacey Freed, former senior editor at Remodeling magazine, talks about how to get your remodeling projects published and explains home remodelers and other contractors the benefits of getting their remodeling projects published in magazines and online. Remodeling articles can serve as an extension of a Pro’s website, and can inspire clients. If the article is published in […]
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Building science expert Justin Wilson talks with host David Dovell about how to ventilate a crawlspace, explaining the damage moisture can cause and how it negatively affects indoor air quality — what gets in the crawlspace, gets in the house. Wilson, vice president of Construction Instruction, gives advice on how to condition crawlspaces, most importantly […]
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To find out how to grow your construction business,” listen to Ryan Parsons, co-owner of the Brothers That Just Do Gutters, when he tells contractors and construction workers how to make money and expand their construction business sales and profits by understanding their production costs, training their employees and managing their production hours.
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Listen to this podcast to explore the latest smart home technologies that integrate home appliances and equipment from Wink’s Brett Worthington. Everything buiders and remodelers need to know to understand the new home technologies and turn every house into a smart home.
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Guest Bethany Major, an account manager for GE Appliances, talks about the latest kitchen trends with PROcast hosts John Gordon and David Dovell. She notes that homeowners want their smart phones and tablets with them at all times, so GE is producing remote-controlled, Wi-Fi-connected appliances to turn homes into smart homes. She also says that transitional-style […]
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In this mold remediation podcast, building scientist Gord Cooke shares with listeners the best practices for eliminating mold and keeping it from coming back. From ventilation best practices and identifying moisture problems to best ways to cleaning mold and prevent from coming back.
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In this PROcast, David Dovell talks to marketing/advertising expert Mollie Elkman about how to use social media to grow your business and how to use free social media to boost sales. The website Houzz is specifically about housing, and Elkman recommends contractors begin by posting their home remodeling company’s work there because Houzz can direct web traffic back […]
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Listen to remodeler Dan Bawden when he describes how contractors can profit from aging in place services and how to market those home remodeling services.
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PROcast hosts John Gordon and David Dovell talk with remodeler/architect Chris Landis about why building a website for contractors can be an important low-cost marketing strategy for their business. Landis, who is based in the Washington, D.C. area, recommends doing extensive research before designing your contractor or home remedeling website, and to emulate the features of […]
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In this PROcast, Justin Wilson explains the necessity of ventilation best practices for properly ventilating a home. The building scientist emphasizes that whatever gets into the crawlspace — dust, moisture or rodents — can get into the home. Crawlspaces can get very wet, and when it comes to ventilating a crawlspace best practices, Wilson explains […]
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