{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 140: Better is Better","description":"Across the industry the consumer mindset has shifted immensely around remodeling and our guest today has lived through it all. Mark Richardson, author of How Fit Is Your Business, joins us to share his journey of helping set the standard for professional remodeling and his views on where the industry is headed. Today we tackle why bigger isn\u2019t always better, avoiding potholes, and changing the common misconceptions that plague remodelers trying to grow their business. Show highlights include:   2:25 An interesting last few years 5:20 A different consumer mindset 7:20 Mark\u2019s journey through the industry 12:16 What makes a remodeler a professional? 16:00 Are there more professional remodelers now than in the past? 18:28 Shortage of skilled labor 21:52 How can a remodeler become more professional? 25:00 What does a healthy construction business look like? 29:20 Common business mistakes 34:00 Use the resources you have available - including AI 35:50 Who were your mentors along the way? 37:10 Mastermind groups 39:30 Where is the industry headed? 42:42 The difficulty of finding talent 46:30 What\u2019s coming up next and how to get in touch You can learn more about Mark by emailing him at mrichardson@mgrichardson.com. Social media: LinkedIn- https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mark-richardson-54970255\/ Or hit us up through our Contact Page at https:\/\/buildernuggets.com and we\u2019ll make a personal introduction.   To get the most out of this podcast, head over to https:\/\/buildernuggets.com and join our active community of like-minded builders and remodelers.   ","author_name":"The Builder Nuggets Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buildernuggets.com","html":"