If everything in your remodeling business still has to run through you, eventually you become the bottleneck.

This week, Kyle sits down with Curtis Lawson, a Remodelers on the Rise Coach and owner of Crafted Custom Homes, to walk through the Delegate and Elevate exercise and how remodelers can use it to take a closer look at where their time is actually going. Curtis explains how to identify the work you should keep doing, what needs to be handed off, and why even the things you're good at may be holding you back if they continue taking up your time and energy.

They also talk about what effective delegation actually looks like once you decide to let something go, including clearer roles, better job descriptions, training your team, and creating the accountability needed to make sure the work gets done.

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If you're tired of being the person everyone calls and your business still depends too heavily on you, this episode will help you start creating more space for yourself while giving your team room to grow!

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Key Takeaways

• The origin of the delegate and elevate exercise from EOS
• How to identify tasks to delegate using the four quadrants
• The importance of organizational charts and job descriptions
• Strategies for effective delegation and feedback loops
• The impact of head trash on business growth and mindset
• Using technology for handwritten notes and client communication
• The role of happiness and work-life balance in business success

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and guest overview

01:15 Curtis shares the origin of the delegate and elevate exercise

04:01 The importance of removing head trash for growth

09:29 Introduction to the delegate and elevate quadrants

14:24 How to list and categorize daily tasks

17:38 Using the exercise to identify delegation opportunities

22:48 Handling delegation challenges and feedback

36:30 Applying percentages and capacity analysis

44:21 Final thoughts on happiness and work-life balance

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.

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Running a remodeling company can feel lonely, but you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.

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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/

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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!

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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

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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

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