PowerTips Unscripted

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://powertipspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/JefForward-1-150x150.jpeg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://powertipspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/JefForward-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://powertipspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/JefForward-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://powertipspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/JefForward-1.jpeg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="5797" class="elementor elementor-5797" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e84a027 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="6e84a027" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-541637b6" data-id="541637b6" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5d93086e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5d93086e" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e6ca43 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="2e6ca43" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9bd5a3a" data-id="9bd5a3a" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-0cd7041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="0cd7041" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>When it comes to the employees who are responsible for onboarding and managing your clients, providing consistent coaching and training to your team is crucial for achieving success. One of the most effective techniques for training your team is through the ‘ride along’ or shadowing method. Although this process can be time-consuming, Jef Forward has introduced a new approach to the ride-along. Additionally, he discusses how he employs AI during training and the sales process to help improve the effectiveness of their sales team.</p> <p>Jef is the Owner of <a href="https://planforward.net/">Forward Design Build</a> located in Ann Arbor, MI. He has been a facilitator for Remodelers Advantage Roundtables for numerous years and has been a member of the Roundtables family for even longer. Jef is known as a visionary, an idea guy, and ahead of the curve in most things tech.</p> <p>Victoria, Mark, and Jef talk more about:</p> <ul> <li>How has the use of AI affected the business?</li> <li>AI trackers and how to use them effectively?</li> <li>Using AI apps in a face-to-face meeting</li> <li>And more…</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com/improve-team-performance-with-virtual-ride-alongs-with-jef-forward-best-of-powertips-unscripted/">Improve Team Performance with Virtual Ride-Alongs with Jef Forward – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com">PowerTips Unscripted</a>.</p>

<div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="6209" class="elementor elementor-6209" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd6f91d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="bd6f91d" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0725736" data-id="0725736" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-f9d2a81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="f9d2a81" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Worried about a steady flow of leads? If referrals are your main source of business, a structured, reliable process for generating them is essential! Many companies claim their top leads come from referrals, yet few have a formal strategy in place. In today’s episode of PowerTips Unscripted, Doug Howard shares a proven method for building a consistent referral system that works.</p><p>Doug Howard, a senior consultant with Remodelers Advantage since 2017, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Having facilitated over 8 Roundtables meetings each year, Doug has worked with hundreds of remodeling clients to help them master their financials, refine processes, and boost profitability.</p><p>Doug, Victoria, and Mark talk more about:</p><ul><li>What is a referral engine?</li><li>Who should be responsible for generating referrals?</li><li>What will cause people who already like us to send more referrals?</li><li>And more…</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7796e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="a7796e9" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd24c41" data-id="bd24c41" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-563b718 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="563b718" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4a3e37 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="e4a3e37" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8225a8" data-id="a8225a8" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-6a152a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="6a152a1" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Is Your Business Ready for Roundtables? Start with the Foundation That Sets You Up for Success</h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4d689ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="4d689ba" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c2284f8" data-id="c2284f8" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-b6a0329 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="b6a0329" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p data-start="306" data-end="430">The best Roundtables members are the ones who show up prepared—and that begins with the <strong data-start="394" data-end="427">Roundtables Readiness Program</strong>.</p><p data-start="432" data-end="796"><strong data-start="432" data-end="447">Roundtables</strong>, the industry’s premier peer-group experience for remodelers, brings together non-competing business owners to share financial benchmarks, solve challenges collaboratively, and hold each other accountable to higher levels of performance. It’s where top remodelers go to grow—faster, smarter, and with a support network that understands their world.</p><p data-start="798" data-end="1089">The Roundtables Readiness Program ensures you enter that environment with confidence. It helps you tighten your systems, understand your numbers, strengthen accountability, and build the foundation every top remodeler needs. It’s the fastest way to get your business truly Roundtables-ready.</p><p data-start="798" data-end="1089">Ready to accelerate your path into Roundtables?<br data-start="1171" data-end="1174" /><strong data-start="1174" data-end="1265">Join the Roundtables Readiness Program and prepare your business for long-term success.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-90c29a3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="90c29a3" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a7006b0" data-id="a7006b0" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-e7a4fad elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="e7a4fad" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="http://remad.co/readiness"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span class="elementor-button-text">Join Now</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com/the-steady-referral-system-with-doug-howard-best-of-powertips-unscripted/">The Steady Referral System with Doug Howard – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com">PowerTips Unscripted</a>.</p>

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://powertipspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Alan-Hanbury-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> <div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="6056" class="elementor elementor-6056" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9423434 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="9423434" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab6d468" data-id="ab6d468" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-ed113a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="ed113a8" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>In this episode, guest Alan Hanbury of Hanbury Builders Inc. discusses three common areas where remodeling contractors are underperforming because they believe their gut rather than facts.</p><p>Alan also talks about referral marketing, the effects of job costing done half-heartedly, and hiring when taking net profitability into account.</p><p>Alan is president of <a href="http://www.houseofhanbury.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">House of Hanbury Builders Inc.</a>, and recently retired after 45 years as owner of the full-service remodeling firm in central Connecticut. Alan now concentrates on teaching, consulting and other business coaching opportunities. </p><p>Victoria, Mark and Alan talk more about:</p><ul><li aria-level="1">The importance of referrals</li><li aria-level="1">Why monitoring job costing reports may be more important than accounting results</li><li aria-level="1">Hiring during labor shortages</li><li aria-level="1">And more…</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com/common-remodeler-mistakes-that-are-hitting-your-bottom-line-with-alan-hanbury-best-of-powertips-unscripted/">Common Remodeler Mistakes that are Hitting Your Bottom Line with Alan Hanbury &#8211; [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com">PowerTips Unscripted</a>.</p>

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://powertipspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Jessica-Lipson.jpg-150x150.webp" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> <div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="6200" class="elementor elementor-6200" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fa81145 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="fa81145" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cffeaf" data-id="4cffeaf" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-1bd30c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="1bd30c3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p data-start="0" data-end="419">In this episode of <em data-start="19" data-end="41">PowerTips Unscripted</em>, host Victoria Downing chats with Jessica Lipson, Vice President of People and Culture at JBL Consulting, about building strong leadership within your remodeling business. Jessica, who brings over 20 years of HR experience, shares her insights on identifying high-potential leaders, developing effective mentorship programs, and fostering non-toxic, inclusive company cultures.</p><p data-start="421" data-end="753">Jessica explains the difference between high-performing employees, who excel in their current roles, and high-potential employees, who show the drive and emotional intelligence to lead in the future. She emphasizes the importance of utilizing tools like behavioral assessments and regular one-on-ones to spot these emerging leaders.</p><p data-start="755" data-end="791">Victoria and Jessica also dive into:</p><ul data-start="793" data-end="1083"><li data-start="793" data-end="902">The key skills future leaders should possess, such as emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability.</li><li data-start="903" data-end="975">How to balance formal training with real-world leadership experiences.</li><li data-start="976" data-end="1083">Practical strategies for resolving workplace conflict and building a respectful, productive team culture.</li></ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c0de150 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="c0de150" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3212e74" data-id="3212e74" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-13cf2cb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider" data-id="13cf2cb" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="divider.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-divider"> <span class="elementor-divider-separator"> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f14e542 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="f14e542" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1adffa3" data-id="1adffa3" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-ab4f6cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="ab4f6cf" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="heading.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <h4 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Loved Jessica’s insights on the podcast?</h4> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-62d021a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="62d021a" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9bdace0" data-id="9bdace0" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-289aa05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="289aa05" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>Bring her expertise directly into your business. From identifying emerging leaders to designing sustainable culture initiatives, Jessica works hands-on with remodeling companies to elevate their people and performance.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d6ab19 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="1d6ab19" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43cc3b4" data-id="43cc3b4" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-bb99a12 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button" data-id="bb99a12" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="button.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-button-wrapper"> <a class="elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm" href="https://remodelersadvantage.com/coaching/jessica-lipson/?contact=JLipson" target="_blank"> <span class="elementor-button-content-wrapper"> <span class="elementor-button-text">Reach out to Jessica for consulting today.</span> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com/developing-your-companys-future-leaders-with-jessica-lipson-best-of-powertips-unscripted/">Developing Your Company’s Future Leaders with Jessica Lipson – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com">PowerTips Unscripted</a>.</p>

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://powertipspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Borovitz-web-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> <div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="5657" class="elementor elementor-5657" data-elementor-post-type="post"> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ed5f533 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="2ed5f533" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2558a2b5" data-id="2558a2b5" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-235ddc22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="235ddc22" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a4dea0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="6a4dea0" data-element_type="section"> <div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default"> <div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b5d176" data-id="0b5d176" data-element_type="column"> <div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-4e7326a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="4e7326a" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <p>How can designers and production staff improve their success in the remodeling industry?  Guest Jeff Borovitz joins Victoria and Mark to talk about the deadly sins that get in the way of reaching your full potential.  </p> <p>Jeff has worked and trained with many members of the <a href="https://remodelersadvantage.com/membership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Remodelers Advantage Roundtables</strong></a> community and brings that experience in talking about patterns and trends to continue, and avoid.</p> <p>Since 1991, Jeff has worked with businesses across the globe, helping thousands improve their sales organizations and sales culture.  Jeff is now the owner of <a href="http://borovitz.sandler.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandler Training</a>, a sales and leadership training company that helps business owners increase revenue, shorten sales cycles, and hire better-performing sales teams.  </p> <p>Victoria, Mark and Jeff talk more about:</p> <ul> <li>The deadly sins to avoid</li> <li>The one sin that costs remodelers the most</li> <li>The difference between “like” and “trust”</li> <li>QSTEP</li> <li>Learning how to avoid the deadly sins</li> <li>And more…</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com/the-deadly-sins-that-designers-amp-production-teams-commit-with-jeff-borovitz-best-of-powertips-unscripted/">The Deadly Sins that Designers &amp; Production Teams Commit with Jeff Borovitz &#8211; [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]</a> appeared first on <a href="https://powertipspodcast.com">PowerTips Unscripted</a>.</p>