Construction Podcast 21: How to build a website for contractors
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....
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 22: How to profit from aging in place services
Remodeler Dan Bawden has been an aging-in-place specialist for many years, and he talks about how contractors can profit from aging in place services and how to market those home remodeling services....
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 23: Use social media to grow your business
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 24: Best practices for eliminating mold
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 25: What’s cooking with kitchen trends
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast Episode 26: Smart home technologies
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 27: How to grow your construction business
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 28: How to ventilate a crawlspace
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 29: Get your remodeling projects published
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 30: Prevent common HVAC mistakes
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 31: How to install a skylight
In this PROcast How to install a skylight, Remodeler Jim Hicks tells contractors how to sell skylights to clients, and provides Pros step-by-step instructions to install a skylight and practical...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 32: Cordless power tool trends
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 33: Make money with your construction business
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 34: Light commercial remodeling equals more profits
John Price, owner of Artisan Construction & Design, describes why his home renovation firm started doing light commercial remodeling in addition to residential work, and how it helped his company...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 35: Hidden Costs of Remodeling
Remodelers and other contractors can lose a lot of money if they don’t know the hidden costs in home remodeling projects. Debra Moore, who has been a remodeler for decades, tells all the listeners of...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 36: How contractors can create great customer experiences
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 37: How to avoid construction business pitfalls
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 38: Create a low-cost marketing-advertising plan
Andy Bergren discusses why remodelers and other contractors should write a low cost marketing-advertising plan, and what are the most important things that should be included in that plan. Bergren,...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 39: Benefits of modular building
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 40: Hot trends in construction products
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 –...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 41: Legal Issues Affecting Construction Contractors
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 42: Remodeling a home with lead-based paint
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 43: Best new tools for Construction Pros
To learn what are the best new tools for construction Pros, listen to Clint DeBoer, founder of Pro Tool Reviews, when he shares the best new tools for Pros he and his team have seen and tested in...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 44: Common builder mistakes – foundations and framing
Matt Risinger, a remodeler and builder in Austin, tells Pros the best way to reduce common builder mistakes and callbacks in the foundation and framing categories. is by hiring a top-notch framer,...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 45: Benefits of working with an architect
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 46: Best insurance policies for Pros
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...
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Construction Podcast 47: Should you buy a construction franchise?
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 48: Paint trends and application tips
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 49: How to install leak-proof windows
To install leak-proof windows, listen to building scientist Mark LaLiberte when he discusses in this episode sponsored by GE Appliances how to properly install leak-proof windows, including air...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 50: How to install the best mechanical system
To install the best mechanical system, listen to building scientist Justin Wilson discussing the importance of properly sizing HVAC systems, system efficiency, improving air distribution throughout a...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 51: Boost revenues by renovating homes for sale
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 52: Kitchen remodeling dos and don’ts
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast Episode 53: How to spot clients from hell
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 54: Hardwood flooring installation problems and solutions
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 55: How to improve indoor air quality
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 56: Best new tools for the Pro
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 57: Building profits by building composite decks
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 58: Effective Communication, key for effective work...
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 59: How to close more remodeling sales
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’...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 60: Free content and rebates for Pros
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 61: Remodeling packages increase revenues
Remodeling packages increase revenues and Bob Knight has been using this sure-fire way to boost revenues. Instead of using traditional markup practices, the Pro sells his customers on remodeling...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 62: How to select the right engineered wood
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 63: 10 great tool gifts for $25, $50 and $100
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 64: Easy weatherization projects = profits for Pros
Todd Cox, owner of Weaterization Experts, explains Pros how easy weatherization projects like mastic ducts, seal penetrations, install insulation, seal doors and windows are highly profitable for...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 65: Social media tools for Remodelers
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 66: Welcome to the new Pro Masonry Guide
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 67: How to make money on every remodeling job
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 68: Outdated telemarketing practices pose big risks
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 69: Growth hacks for contractors, Part 1
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...
View ArticleConstruction Podcast 70: Growth hacks for contractors, Part 2
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...
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