Rock Stars of Remodeling with Drew Barto

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A podcast presented by Pro Remodeler Media where the best and brightest stars in home improvement share actionable insights with like-minded industry standouts like you!

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April 2, 202411 min

17. Why Adam Carolla Chose Comedy Over Carpentry

On this special episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Adam Carolla joins host Drew Barto to discuss his career in construction and why he ultimately chose comedy over carpentry. He also shares his thoughts on his visit to the 2024 NAHB International Builders' Show and the 30th annual Pro Builder's Show Village. Adam Carolla co-hosted "Loveline" with Dr. Drew, co-created and co-hosted "The Man Show" with Jimmy Kimmel, and co-created Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers", among several other successful TV shows. Now, Carolla hosts one of the most popular podcasts on the planet, "The Adam Carolla Show". If you, like millions of others, have followed his career closely, you know he's deeply connected to the construction industry and has produced a variety of home improvement programs over the years. For more information on all of Carolla's past, current, and future projects, visit www.AdamCarolla.com.

April 1, 20246 min

16: Homeowner Trends When Selecting Manufactured Stone | Chance Shalosky | ProVia

On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, host Drew Barto explores what's trending among homeowners when it comes to choosing manufactured stone for exterior and interior applications on their homes. Drew invited Chance Shalosky onto the show to share his expert insight on this topic. Chance is ProVia’s Product Manager of Stone & Roofing. Chance reveals design and color trends that contractors should consider when seeking to sell stone to homeowners in 2024. ProVia is based out of Sugar Creek, Ohio, and offers a wide range of exterior remodeling products including entry and patio doors, vinyl windows and siding, manufactured stone, and metal roofing. When you Partner with ProVia you get expert installer training, lifetime limited warranties, responsive sales, marketing, and customer service support, and additional tools to help build your business. Visit www.provia.com to learn more. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com ProVia: www.provia.com

March 27, 202417 min

15: Why a $10 Million Custom Remodeler Started a One-Day Bath Business | Sam DeMaio

Sam DeMaio is the owner of Showcase Remodels out of New Jersey. Showcase offers a well-rounded lineup of home improvement solutions, from kitchens, baths, and flooring on the interior, to roofing, siding, and decks on the exterior. On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Sam shares why, despite his success as a custom remodeler, he decided to add a one-day bath business. Plus, he sheds some light on what he believes to be the most critical processes remodelers and home improvement companies need to have in place to be successful. This episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling is brought to you by ProVia. ProVia produces professional-class entry doors, vinyl replacement windows and siding, manufactured stone, and metal roofing. When you Partner with ProVia you get expert installer training, lifetime limited warranties, responsive sales, marketing, and customer service support, and additional tools to help build your business. Visit www.provia.com to learn more. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com Showcase Remodels: www.showcaseremodels.com ProVia: www.provia.com

February 20, 20248 min

14: How Contractors Can Determine the Value of Every Lead | Jonathan Weinberg | Builder Prime

On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, host Drew Barto sits down with Builder Prime Founder and CEO Jonathan Weinberg to discuss several timely marketing and sales topics that remodeling and home improvement contractors will want to hear. Jonathan reveals how contractors can effectively determine the value of each lead to their business, and why they must do so. He also addresses the key challenges faced by home improvement contractors in managing and nurturing leads through their entire pipeline or funnel. Finally, he introduces the concept of the "happy path" in a sales pipeline and explains how key touchpoints along this path contribute to the success of a business. Plus, he shares what to do when leads deviate from the "happy path". Imagine having everything you need to help your business grow in one place – CRM, estimating, marketing automation with SMS, and production management, all wrapped into a single easy-to-use package. Builder Prime is the only “Does-It-All” CRM built specifically for remodeling and home improvement contractors. Head over to builderprime.com and learn how you can fuel your business growth two times faster by requesting a demo with an expert today. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com Builder Prime: www.builderprime.com

November 29, 202312 min

13: Tips to Help Contractors Recruit Top Talent and Overcome Labor Issues | The Home Doctor

Phillip Gehrig is the CEO of The Home Doctor. The Home Doctor specializes in replacement windows and roofs, serving customers in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, DC, with a projected 2023 revenue of $10 million. On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Phillip shares his story of perseverance and reveals some out-of-the-box ideas he uses to hire and retain talent. If you're a contractor and you find yourself or your business in a rut, Phillip's story will serve as inspiration to keep going and uncover unique solutions to overcome your obstacles and grow your business. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com The Home Doctor: www.yourhomedr.com

October 12, 202310 min

12: Top Traits Contractors Should Demand from Product Partners | Randy Albaugh | ProVia

On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, host Drew Barto explores what contractors should be looking for in product partners. After all, the long-term viability of your business is only as good as the service you provide and the products you install. Drew invited Randy Albaugh onto the show to share his nearly 30 years of invaluable insight on this topic. Randy is ProVia’s Director of Sales, Northeast, specifically in the window and door division. Randy reveals the most significant pain points contractors face when dealing with manufacturers and shares the attributes contractors should be looking for in product partners to ensure smooth and successful relationships for years to follow. ProVia is based out of Sugar Creek, Ohio, and offers a wide range of exterior remodeling products including entry and patio doors, vinyl windows and siding, manufactured stone, and metal roofing. When you Partner with ProVia you get expert installer training, lifetime limited warranties, responsive sales, marketing, and customer service support, and additional tools to help build your business. Visit www.provia.com to learn more. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com ProVia: www.provia.com

September 27, 202316 min

11: How to Generate High-Quality Leads with Content Marketing | Ryan Shutt | Southwest Exteriors

Ryan Shutt is the CEO of Southwest Exteriors, an exterior remodeling business based in San Antonio, Texas. Southwest Exteriors features replacement windows, doors, siding, and concrete floor coatings among its services. On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Ryan shares details on his content marketing strategy and how he's using it to give his company an edge over its competitors in finding new customers online. You'll learn how Southwest Exteriors has increased its web traffic from 3,000 monthly visitors to more than 35,000 visitors each month. Plus, find out how transparency in content marketing has helped to enhance the quality of the leads the business generates. This episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling is brought to you by ProVia. ProVia produces professional-class entry doors, vinyl replacement windows and siding, manufactured stone, and metal roofing. When you Partner with ProVia you get expert installer training, lifetime limited warranties, responsive sales, marketing, and customer service support, and additional tools to help build your business. Visit www.provia.com to learn more. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com Southwest Exteriors: www.southwestexteriors.com

September 5, 202317 min

10: 5 Dangerous Practices That Get Contractors Into Legal Trouble

D.S. Berenson is the managing partner of Berenson LLP in Washington, D.C. He serves as general counsel and special counsel to home improvement contractors and remodeling industry manufacturers on a full range of industry matters. On this episode of the Rock Stars of Remodeling podcast, Berenson shares some dangerous practices that could get contractors into legal trouble. You might be surprised to learn that you’re unknowingly doing something on his list. Listen to find out! If you're looking for even more information to help protect yourself, Berenson will also conduct two home improvement legal conferences in the fall of 2023. "Advanced Contractor Legal Seminar" will be held October 9-11 at Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. "Contractor-In-A-Box Seminar" will take place November 8-10 in San Antonio. For more information and to register for either of these events, visit: https://www.berensonllplegalconference2024.com/ Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com Berenson LLP: www.homeimprovementlaw.com

August 17, 202316 min

9: Where Contractors Go to Grow | Gary A. Cohen | Certified Contractors Network

Gary Cohen is the Vice President at Certified Contractors Network, or CCN. He has over 30 years of experience in the home improvement industry and also spent 11 years as a Clinical Professor of Business at the University of Maryland. He is the mastermind behind CCN's revamped training platform designed exclusively for home improvement pros. On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Gary will share all the ways in which CCN is helping contractors grow their businesses through coaching, training, and networking with a community of successful contractors. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com Certified Contractors Network: www.contractors.net

July 19, 202315 min

8: A Sales Compensation Structure That Helps Contractors Increase Retention | Nick Roberts | Homefix

Nick Roberts is the Executive Vice President at Homefix Custom Remodeling, an exterior remodeling company with eight locations throughout the east coast of the United States. He is a member of Pro Remodeler’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2023, and someone who worked his way from a canvasser at his company all the way up to the leadership position he now holds. On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, you will learn more about Nick's fascinating journey through the ranks at Homefix and get insight into his innovative tiered sales compensation structure that has helped increase retention (among other benefits) in his sales department. This episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling is brought to you by ProVia. ProVia produces professional-class entry doors, vinyl replacement windows and siding, manufactured stone, and metal roofing. When you Partner with ProVia you get expert installer training, lifetime limited warranties, responsive sales, marketing, and customer service support, and additional tools to help build your business. Visit www.provia.com to learn more. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com Homefix Custom Remodeling: www.homefixcustomremodeling.com