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Referrals are important for any remodeler, but for Pete Olson they hold special weight. Why? Because 80 percent of his clients don't live in or anywhere near town, so they rely heavily on any recommendations they can get their hands on. Olson's company, PJ Builders, remodels and builds in the greater Park City, Utah, area.
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Trade secrets from the remodeling industry
Home technology is no longer a future concept; we use it now. So how does a remodeling firm handle this technology: in-house techies or outsourced to technology gurus? Remodelers Harry Poehlmann and David Pekel discuss their strategy for coping with the latest technology for the home.
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The right materials, detailing and architectural scale create a seamless 2,000-square-foot addition
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Low-E and Energy Star window information for remodeling projects
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I love history. Always have. Most of my favorite kinds of books tend to be about prehistoric times, ancient civilizations, early explorers and historical figures. That's probably why I was so drawn to the topic of this month's cover story, "10 Most Influential People in Remodeling." Not only would a project of this magnitude require us to look back over years of our country's history, but it wo...
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As you know, marketing is a key component of any successful remodeling business. The key to effective marketing is identifying which marketing activities best support your business.
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| Sales and Marketing |
Learn which sales strategy works best for you in the remodeling market.
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| The Boardroom |
It's time for planning, setting up annual goals and evaluating your performance from the previous year. With the real-estate industry being as slow as it is and the fact it's nearly impossible to sell a home for top dollar unless it's in pristine condition, the remodeling industry benefits.
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These are trying times in the housing industry. The economy is pinching everyone — remodelers included. Sales are down, gas prices are up, and you are stuck in between. It's time to examine your business from the inside out — and the outside in. Ask for customer feedback, get professional business counseling.
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| The Corner Office |
After almost 30 years in business, most companies have settled in to one of two modes: a growth model with a president or CEO who is putting in 60 or more hours a week or a comfortable, stable stage where the chief has greatly reduced his involvement in the day-to-day operations.
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