Remodelers On The Rise

Remodelers On The Rise by Kyle Hunt is a podcast designed to inspire remodeling entrepreneurs like yourself. Practical tips, high-level strategy, specific examples, and information that you can grab and implement into your remodeling business. The goal is to empower you to make your remodeling business more enjoyable, profitable, and enable you more freedom in your business and life.

Remodelers On The Rise is a business podcast hosted by Kyle Hunt, with 403 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kyle Hunt hosts Remodelers On The Rise, a business show with 403 episodes published.

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  Remodelers On The Rise

  6 Ideas From Inside Remodelers Community

  Oct 1, 202632 min

  Some of the best business ideas come from seeing what other remodelers are working through in their own companies. In this solo episode, Kyle pulls six ideas from recent conversations and posts inside the Remodelers Community. He shares how one remodeler turned a missed permit into a better process, a different way to think about accountability with your team, and why you might want to revisit an old business book instead of picking up the newest one. He also talks about finding the right place for AI in your business, actually implementing the ideas you bring home from a conference, and taking time to think about where you want your business to be three years from now. If you’re looking for a few practical ideas to take back to your remodeling business this week, there’s plenty in this episode to get you thinking. --- Running a remodeling company can feel lonely, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. --- The Remodelers On The Rise Peer Groups connect you with non-competing remodelers who understand the challenges you’re facing and are committed to helping each other grow. Learn more at https://remodelersontherise.com/live-training-events-for-remodelers/remodelers-peer-group/ --- Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! --- Key Takeaways Process refinement and accountability in remodeling Revisiting impactful business books for growth Smart use of AI in estimating and project management Setting clear outcomes for team members Strategic idea implementation from conferences --- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of today's insights 02:46 A story about permit process mistakes and lessons learned 06:14 Why you should re-read impactful business books 08:24 Six principles from 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' 11:11 Defining accountability as agreed-upon outcomes 13:33 Using AI for marketing and estimating—when to rely on templates 16:33 Implementing ideas from the Rise Conference effectively 19:24 The importance of focus and follow-up in business growth 21:49 Reflecting on business progress and setting future goals 22:18 Dreaming three years ahead and strategic planning 23:54 Resources and services offered by Remodelers on the Rise 30:56 Closing remarks and next steps for listeners

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  Remodelers Need an Exit Strategy

  Sep 24, 202647 min

  Do you have an exit strategy? David Lupberger has asked that question in rooms full of contractors and rarely gets more than two hands in the air. Kyle sits down with David, founder of Contractor Transition Strategies, to talk through what it actually takes to build a business with the end in mind, from identifying your successor to closing the asset gap to understanding what your business is actually worth. You can join David for his four-part webinar series starting September 30th here! Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit RemodelersOnTheRise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways Timing of exit and transition planning Importance of less owner reliance for business value Valuation methods using EBITDA and multiples Successor development and key employee incentives Financial planning including asset gap and retirement savings Business continuity planning for unforeseen events Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and guest background 00:10 Kyle and David's history and mastermind experience 00:19 The importance of planning for business transition 00:23 Key questions for transition planning: when, asset gap, successor 00:29 Valuation basics: EBITDA and multiples 00:37 Strategies to increase business value and recurring revenue 00:43 Options for sale: third-party, key employee, owner financing 00:44 Legal and tax considerations in transition 01:14 Designing your retirement lifestyle and planning ahead 01:35 The importance of a business continuity plan 02:03 Final thoughts and encouragement for proactive planning

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  How to Actually Use AI in Your Remodeling Business with Eric Fortenberry

  Sep 10, 20261h 7m

  This episode is a rebroadcast of a webinar Eric Fortenberry presented for the Remodelers on the Rise community. Kyle is joined by Eric, founder and CEO of JobTread, to discuss practical ways contractors can start using AI in their businesses. Eric explains how tools like Claude can connect with JobTread and use the information already inside your business to help take repetitive work off your plate. Throughout the webinar, Eric shares real examples of contractors already using AI in the field and in the office. You’ll hear how AI can help build an estimate before you leave a client’s house, turn jobsite notes into a polished daily log, catch potential issues in your budgets, and help you get more out of the information you already have in JobTread. The goal isn’t to overhaul your entire business overnight. Start with one task that takes too much of your time and see where AI can help. JobTread helps remodelers bring estimating, scheduling, job costing, and invoicing into one connected system, so they can clearly see where jobs stand and what’s actually profitable. We’ve watched members move from guessing to confidently knowing their numbers, which leads to better pricing, planning, and leadership. If you’re ready for better systems and better decisions, learn more at jobtread.com . Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways AI integration in construction management Practical use cases of AI in remodeling Best practices for AI prompting and safety Connecting AI to JobTread via MCP Using AI for estimating, scheduling, and reporting Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI's impact on construction management 02:08 Kyle and Eric discuss practical AI use cases 04:12 How to connect AI tools to JobTread 07:03 Best practices for prompting and safety with AI 10:13 Using AI for estimating, scheduling, and daily logs 14:57 Creating reports and analyzing data with AI 20:01 AI for vendor management and email automation 25:12 Training and customizing AI for your business 29:57 The importance of human oversight and ownership 35:14 Real-world examples of AI in action 39:57 Next steps for integrating AI into your business 45:06 Q&A and community insights

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  How to Hire Better and Build a Stronger Remodeling Team

  Aug 20, 202647 min

  Finding great people is one of the biggest challenges remodelers face, but the answer isn't posting another job ad and hoping the right person comes along. In this episode, Kyle is joined by Justin Landry of JL Talent Solutions and Peer Group Coach Bryan Sebring for a practical conversation about creating a more intentional hiring process. Bryan shares how his approach to hiring has changed after working with Justin and why slowing down has helped him avoid costly hiring mistakes. They dig into what a strong recruiting process actually looks like, from defining the role before you start searching to using assessments and structured interviews to better understand each candidate. Justin also explains why the right people are out there, even when it feels impossible to find them, and how looking beyond the usual job boards can open up a much stronger candidate pool. If hiring has felt rushed, frustrating, or inconsistent in your remodeling business, this episode will help you think differently about how you find people and set them up to succeed! Running a remodeling company can feel lonely, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. The Remodelers On The Rise Peer Groups connect you with non-competing remodelers who understand the challenges you’re facing and are committed to helping each other grow. Learn more at https://remodelersontherise.com/live-training-events-for-remodelers/remodelers-peer-group/ Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways Building clear role definitions Implementing a systematic hiring process Using assessments like DISC and preview Creating a strong onboarding experience Fostering a positive company culture Leadership and conflict resolution in teams The importance of patience in hiring Using data and science in recruitment Onboarding best practices for success Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:10 Start with the end in mind in hiring 02:07 Justin Landry introduces JL Talent Solutions 04:46 Brian Sebring shares his background and path to Justin 08:25 The importance of patience in hiring 10:15 Justin explains the vetting process and assessments 13:25 Proactive vs reactive hiring strategies 16:34 Best practices for posting and attracting candidates 18:47 Using data science and assessments to select candidates 22:42 Effective interview questions and techniques 30:57 The significance of clear role definitions 35:58 Onboarding best practices and 30-60-90 plan 40:56 Leadership, culture, and team integration 42:46 Continuous improvement and learning in hiring

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  How One Remodeler Is Practically Using AI

  Aug 14, 202653 min

  AI isn't just about writing emails or asking ChatGPT a few questions. When it's thoughtfully integrated into your business, it can become a practical tool that saves time and helps your team work more efficiently. This week, Kyle sits down with Jeremy Maher of Phoenix Home Remodeling to talk about how his team is actually using AI in the business. Jeremy shares real workflows they've built to reduce repetitive work and get more value from the information they're already collecting. You'll also hear how AI has become part of their sales process. Jeremy even shares how his team is using it to handle missed calls more effectively. If you've been wondering what AI can actually look like inside a remodeling company, this episode gives you a practical look at what Jeremy's team is doing and what they've learned along the way. JobTread helps remodelers bring estimating, scheduling, job costing, and invoicing into one connected system, so they can clearly see where jobs stand and what’s actually profitable. We’ve watched members move from guessing to confidently knowing their numbers, which leads to better pricing, planning, and leadership. If you’re ready for better systems and better decisions, learn more at jobtread.com . Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! Key Takeaways AI integration in remodeling Automation of client communication and project management Using AI for call analysis and employee coaching Automating review collection and reputation management Leveraging AI for pre-visit prep and scope of work creation Remote team management and outsourcing in construction Adapting AI tools for business growth and efficiency Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Maher and AI in Remodeling 02:00 Jeremy's background and how he got into AI 04:02 The importance of strategy before automation 06:00 Using AI to enhance customer journey and communication 07:49 Voice AI for call handling and appointment scheduling 13:48 Automated client photo collection process 20:52 AI-generated pre-visit prep and scope of work 26:57 AI analysis of employee performance and coaching 35:05 Automated review management and reputation building 44:07 Role-specific GPTs for team productivity 50:01 Outsourcing and managing remote teams with AI 50:51 Final thoughts and encouragement for remodelers

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