The Tim Faller Show

Remodeling companies and builders are now selling virtually, saving time and labor. Business owners and sales teams are finding new and unique ways to reach their audiences and secure contracts for projects and we’ve heard from some R/A Roundtables members that are now booking projects into 2022. Our guest today has taken it a step... The post Ep.122: Selling Virtually in Today’s Market with Matthew Daniel appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In this episode, Tim and Steve are talking about code… yes, the building code. Who gets excited about the building code? One of the most common thoughts is that it makes it hard for a contractor to make money, however another thought is, it sets a low bar and as professionals, we should all be... The post Ep.121: Cracking the Code; Mastering the Art of Building Code Compliance with Mike Guertin appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In Episode 87, back in January, we spoke with John Murphy about the devastating fire that ripped through his cabinet shop and office and the process they were using to rebuild, literally from the ashes. And, of course, soon after we spoke, COVID hit and they were faced with yet another obstacle… however John’s company... The post Ep.120: After the Fire – Where Are They Now? with John Murphy appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Today’s topic came from a subscriber who contacted Tim asking about making the transition from a single owner-operator to building a team and assuming the role of “Boss.” Some remodelers just want to do the work themselves and stay small. They enjoy wearing all the “hats,” resigning themselves to the fact that they don’t have... The post Ep.119: Moving from Carpenter to Owner with Brad Sawler appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In this episode, we take a look at what it takes to be a good boss from an employee’s perspective, but also from the supervisor side as well, as both of our guests have risen through the ranks to become leaders of their respective businesses. Our first guest, Aaron Enfinger, came up through the ranks... The post Ep.118: What Makes a Good Boss with Aaron Enfinger and Les Anderson appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We are well into the Covid crisis of 2020 and we are starting to hear of people struggling with the stress. We also see business owners and production leaders that are working like crazy to handle the surge of business, catch up or even to just make it all work. Our guest today is someone... The post Ep.117: Maintaining Good Mental Health with Marian Faller appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In the last episode, we talked about the importance of Daily planning with Billy Andrews from Schloegel Design Remodel. In this episode, we take another step by talking more about how to approach planning and orchestration for larger, more extensive remodeling projects. This topic of planning actually came from one of our subscribers, so keep... The post Ep.116: Detailed Planning for Large Remodeling Jobs with Andy Moore appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

As you have likely heard us request ideas for show topics and guests, we are happy to deliver with this episode, focusing on the importance of daily planning. This topic can be slightly different depending on the size of the project; this episode is focused on regular sized projects and we will cover planning for... The post Ep.115: The Importance of Daily Planning with Billy Andrews appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We have covered the challenges associated with labor shortage on this show and we have probably had more than ten guests that are directly associated with solving the issue and increasing the awareness and opportunity in the Skilled trades. We have included many guests who are getting involved by putting together programs and initiatives, and... The post Ep.114: Building the Next Generation of Trades with Brek Goin appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Finding and keeping good “help” can make or break your remodeling business. As a business owner you can recruit and interview candidates, maybe even hire one you think will be a superstar, and 2 weeks later you realize that not only are they a bad “fit,” they are destroying the chemistry and dynamic of your... The post Ep.113: Hiring Right the First Time with Doug Howard appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In this episode, we continue to explore outside of the production world, but touch on areas of the business that affect what we do every day. Remodeling sales is typically handled by the business owner, or perhaps a sales team if the company is large enough. What if we got others involved in the sales... The post Ep.112: Sales Training for Non-Salespeople with Jeff Borovitz appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

As we continue to explore ways to overcome the labor shortage, that plagues so many remodelers and builders in our industry, we found that so many overlook one of the largest untapped labor pools out there… women working in construction. Women make up a small percentage of the construction workforce and most are in office-based... The post Ep.111: Becoming a “Carpentress” with Jade Duffy-Michael appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Energy, and more specifically energy efficiency, has been a critical issue for building and remodeling since the late 80’s and 90’s when the attention seemed focused on window size and glazing. Fast-forward to today where the discussion has advanced to green energy, solar and thousands of products focused on energy conservation and efficiency. An important... The post Ep.110: Providing Energy Audits with Larry Mayer appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

The skilled labor shortage is a challenge we hear far too often about in our industry. In many cases we have asked “What are you doing about it?” and for many, it has been very little. It’s tough for business owners to take this on themselves because of the finances and resources needed to tackle... The post Ep.109: NARI Work Force Training with Michelle Glassburn & Asher Nichols appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Raise your hand if you are a salesperson… Maybe a few business owners raised their hands, but most likely our production people and our Project managers, Lead carpenters, and Production managers all kept their hands down. Not so fast! In this episode, we step out of our comfort zone a little and talk about the... The post Ep.108: The Impact Your Production Team Has on Marketing with Spencer Powell appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

For a remodeling or general contracting firm, having trusted trade partners is critical. Often they can be the key to a successful project and overall experience for your clients. Over the years, we have worked with several remodelers who have considered having a service, like plumbing and electric, as part of their service offering, to... The post Ep.107: Services Under One Roof with John Ploumitsakos appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

We usually focus on production issues like getting good help, working with trade contractors, change orders, etc. In this episode, we change things up and tackle a more general business topic, running debt-free. We are fortunate enough to have a returning guest join us for this discussion. Wally Staples was on Episode 72, talking about... The post Ep.106: Running a Debt-free Company with Wally Staples appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

For the last decade (pre-COVID), the demand and lack of skilled labor may have slowed production and increased housing costs more than any other factor. This condition is not new to the U.S. housing industry; the nation faced similar conditions at the founding of the country, and the evolution of the U.S. education system and... The post Ep.105: Solving the Skilled Labor Crisis with Clayton DeKorne appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Meeting the growing need for a qualified workforce in the remodeling and home building industries has evolved into seeing the ideal worker as coming from a range of backgrounds but with a common interest. In this episode, Tim and Steve welcome Home Builders Institute (HBI) President and CEO, Ed Brady, who explains the breadth of... The post Ep.104: Inside the Home Builders Institute with Ed Brady appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In this episode of the Tim Faller Show, Tim and Steve explore some of the more technical aspects of the remodeling and building industries. In this case, we take a closer look at moisture control and bring in an industry veteran and well-known speaker, Bill Robinson out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Bill is a nationally... The post Ep.103: Moisture Control with Bill Robinson appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.