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Homeowners Seek a ‘Sense of Calm’ in Remodels

Homeowners Seek a ‘Sense of Calm’ in Remodels

This article was originally published on June 4, 2024 in Qualified Remodeler. Homeowners are expressing a desire to bring “a sense of calm” into their home through organic modern design, Japanese influences, wellness features and reading rooms, even while some are...

How to Correctly Hire for Business Growth

How to Correctly Hire for Business Growth

This article was originally published on June 26, 2024 on ProRemodeler Refloor CEO Brian Elias shares exactly how his company hires the correct people for the correct seats. Refloor started four years ago, and today, we’re nearing $70 million in revenue—without...

12 Habits of Highly Successful Home Improvement Sales Managers

12 Habits of Highly Successful Home Improvement Sales Managers

This article was originally published on June 26, 2024 on ProRemodeler In the highly competitive world of home improvement contracting, effective sales management is crucial for your company's success. Here are 12 habits of highly successful home improvement sales...

The Big Reveal

The Big Reveal

 This article was originally published on the May 2018 issue of Pro Remodeler  very remodeling sales presentation is a tug of war. The homeowners are pulling for a price breakdown, partly because they’re wary of being overcharged, but also because they need to make...

NARI’s Prestigious Awards Program Renamed

NARI’s Prestigious Awards Program Renamed

To better reflect the professionals served by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the association has rebranded its prestigious Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards program as “NARI Remodeler of the Year™.”  “With its new name, the awards shine...

The Great Housing Crunch

The Great Housing Crunch

This article was originally published on April 5, 2024 in THE WEEK. High prices and a lack of supply are putting the dream of homeownership out of reach for millions of Americans.  How severe is the housing crisis? Economists estimate the U.S. has any- where from 2...

10 Remodeling Sales Techniques for 2024

10 Remodeling Sales Techniques for 2024

This article was originally published on May, 14, 2024 in ProRemodeler.  Industry advisor Mark Richardson says the most important sales tip in today's remodeling market is to focus on the right client. On this episode of Remodeling Mastery, he offers 9 other tips to...

10 Remodeling Sales Techniques For 2024 (Podcast)

10 Remodeling Sales Techniques For 2024 (Podcast)

Industry advisor Mark Richardson highlights the importance of focusing on the right client as the most critical sales strategy in today's remodeling market. In this episode of Remodeling Mastery, he shares nine other tips to enhance your closing rate.  

Changed Overtime Rule for Salaried Employees

Changed Overtime Rule for Salaried Employees

NARI's Government Affairs Committee reminds business owners that the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule on overtime pay eligibility for salaried employees working more than 40 hours a week goes into effect July 1, 2024. Under the first phase, the minimum...

The Most Popular Construction Jobs in Wisconsin

The Most Popular Construction Jobs in Wisconsin

This article was originally published on June 21, 2024 in APG Wisconsin. With red-hot demand for construction nationwide, many builders are struggling to find the professionals they need to keep up. One recent forecast from a national trade association estimated that...