Remodeling the Carolinas Podcast

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Remodeling the Carolinas is a podcast series brought to you by NARI Charlotte and our host, Mike Claudio of WinRate Consulting. Each episode will feature valuable advice and insight from industry experts discussing key components to owning and operating a construction business or hiring a reputable…

MIke Claudio


    • Jun 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Remodeling the Carolinas Podcast

    Episode 37 - 140+ years of water heaters w: Rep South and AO Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 26:13


    Episode 36 - Things to consider when selling your company w: Eddie DeRhodes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 30:07


    Episode 35 - How to prepare yourself Financially for a large scale project w: Paul Kowalski and Pamela Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 40:51


    Episode 34 - Protecting yourself from the volatility w: Ed Jesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 27:26


    Episode 33 - The Jim Harkey Memorial Fund

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 24:40


    Episode 32 - Audio, Video, Appliance w: Roddy Player of Queen City

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 36:36


    Episode 31 - NARI GIVES BACK with DREAM on 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 25:25


    Episode 30 - We are back - NARI break down with Rich Pizio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 20:30


    Episode 29 - what you need to know about countertops

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 30:42


    Episode 28 - Why you need to be offering your clients financing options

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 22:58


    Episode 27 - How to get momentum back into your business post Covid 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 26:07


    Episode 26 - Why you should be considering composite decking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 24:58


    Episode 25 - Utilizing a CRM to scale your business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 28:15


    Episode 24 - How to get the phone ringing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 31:13


    Episode 23 - The value of having design and build under one roof while working with your spouse...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 36:00


    Episode 22 - Why creating a uique customer experience is so Important

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 26:35


    Episode 21 - The world of cabinet hardware and design

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 27:31


    Episode 20 - Best Practices for Branding your business with promotional Items

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 27:27


    Episode 19 - How to run a succesful Service Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 30:55


    Episode 18 - All Things Real Estate Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 30:33


    Episode 17 - What you need to know about Print Advertising

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 34:10


    Episode 16 - The importance of a great design and construction plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 34:41


    Blending design ideas and the actual construction process is a common sticking point. George focuses on how his experience on both sides of the process help differentiate his services as well as his ability to design a functional and esthetically pleasing environment that is able to be built within budget Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com   Guests: George Hobel - Reflections of Charlotte - George@reflectionsofcharlotte.com

    Episode 15 - Making the tile selection process less overwhelming

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 34:17


    Things to do to minimize the stress around the options in the tile selection process. The tile shop has a large selection but an even better process for helping their clients design a tile package that fits their space, their budget, and their vision    Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com   Guests:   Corey Daigle - The Tile Shop - Corey.Daigle@tileshop.com

    Episode 14 - What makes a great Project Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 29:38


    Being a Project Manager for a Remodeling Company is not the easiest job. Dan Degner and Mike discuss things that make a good PM and ways to create an environment of success.   Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com   Guests:   Dan Degner - Alair Homes - dan.degner@alairhomes.com

    Episode 13 - How to approach a plumbing fixture package

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 29:09


    What you need to know to understand and simplify the plumbing fixture package selection, what’s new, and what’s innovative with the plumbing finishes world Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com Guests: Amy Dyer – Kohler – 312-718-2957 – amy.dyer@kohler.com   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 12 - Chapter 1 of The Business of the Business for Contractors - Business Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 32:55


    The importance of business development for your business and how bringing in outside perspective can bring a lot of value! Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com Guests: James Eudy – GFR Cabinets - james@gfrcabinets.com   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 11 - What you need to know about Credit Card Processing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 29:11


    Credit Card Processing with Heartland is not all they can do. How to manage client expectations as well as get your business into the 21st century for fund collection. Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com Guests: Kel Hodel – 704-776-8790 - kel.hodel@e-hps.com   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 10 (BONUS) Universal Design - Preparing for the unexpected

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 13:42


    Universal Design, the UDCP and why it’s important, and how to prepare your house for aging and the unexpected Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com Guests: Paul Kowalski - paul.kowalski@pkbuilders.com Angela Hock - ahock73@bellsouth.net   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com  

    Episode 10 - Universal Design - Preparing for the unexpected

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 31:41


    Universal Design, the UDCP and why it’s important, and how to prepare your house for aging and the unexpected Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com Guests: Paul Kowalski - paul.kowalski@pkbuilders.com Angela Hock - ahock73@bellsouth.net   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 9 - Living through a large-scale kitchen remodel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 37:12


    Living through a large-scale residential remodel is not for the faint of heart. Mike goes through all the good bad and ugly from the homeowner perspective with Rob Young. Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com Guests: Rob Young – Real Estate Professional - robert@ryandassociates.com   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 8 - Why you might need an attorney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 32:17


    There are a lot of reasons you will need legal help within your business specifically as you grow and get into larger more complicated projects. But especially when you are new it is great to have a valued legal consultant from someone with as much experience as Ron Skufka.   Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@WinRateConsulting.com Guest: Ron Skufka - Skufka Law - Phone: 704-376-3030 - Skufcalaw.com   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 7 - Pros and Cons of Getting Involved with a Franchise Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 32:53


    A lot goes into making a business successful outside just getting the job done right. On this episode we review how being a part of a franchise can shorten that failure gap and help you create longevity and succession planning.  Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@WinRateConsulting.com Guest: Duane Johns - Alair Homes - AlairHomes.com/charlotte - Duane.johns@alairhomes.com   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 6 - What you can do DIY and when it’s important to bring in a pro!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 27:56


    There are a lot of projects you can manage yourself. And most of the time you save money on the front end but spend a lot of time and money on the back end to fix what you did. We review the basics around when it’s time to bring in a pro and when it's ok to do something yourself.    Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@WinRateConsulting.com   Guest: Roger Ketchum - Alair Homes - Alairhomes.com/charlotte - Roger.ketchum@alairhomes.com   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 5 - The Importance of Insurance and what options are out there!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 33:00


    There is a lot you can do to mitigate risk, but insurance has more variables than any non-expert can truly know. On this episode we dig into the details of what is out there and why it is important! Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@WinRateConsulting.com Guest: Rob Squatriglia - Summit Insurance Group - www.SumIns.com - rob@sumins.com   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 4 - What to do if you are afraid your remodel will out price the neighborhood!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 28:14


    There are a lot of things to consider when remodeling your home and the value compared to your neighborhood is a big part of that. You don’t want to out price the neighborhood and we go over a lot of ways to analyze the numbers, and make decisions to avoid it!   Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com   Guests: Dave Mcguire - The Roby Family of Companies - https://andrewroby.com - David.McGuire@andrewroby.com Thomas Brady - Roby Realty - https://www.robyhome.com - 704-248-3551   This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 3 - Can I actually remodel my kitchen for under $30,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 41:04


    We break down a lot of the dos and don’ts of ways to complete a kitchen projects on a budget. How to approach the project as well as the finishes in a way that get you the most bang for your buck! Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com Guests: Paul Kowalski - Paul Kowalski Builders - PKBuilders.com - 704-737-1672 Cassie Salyers - Ferguson Bath and Kitchen Gallery - FergusonShowrooms.com - 704-343-4815   This podcast is edited and managed by: Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 2 - Can I or Can't I Take That Wall Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 33:46


    Whether you are a homeowner or contractor this episode brings value in how to analyze the situation yourself. How to determine if the wall is load bearing. When to bring in and engage with a structural engineer and why it’s important! Host: Mike Claudio - WinRate Consulting - WinRateConsulting.com - Mike@Winrateconsulting.com Guests: Brad Little - Case Design/Remodel - CaseCharlotte.com - 704-759-3920 Marcel Papineau - Intelligent Design Engineering - IDEcharlotte.com - 704-634-3328   This podcast is edited and managed by: Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com

    Episode 1 - Mike Waite, National Association of the Remodeling Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 29:49


    As our first episode to air I wanted to highlight The Who What Where and When NARI of Charlotte is. NARI stands for National Association of the Remodeling Industry and this show is brought to you by the Charlotte Chapter. My guest is Mike Waite the Executive Director of the Charlotte Chapter to talk about what the associations goals and missions are and how it benefits local businesses and the community as a whole. Check out NARICharotte.com for more information or to submit an application to join!     Produced by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions LLC www.linkedin.com/company/shelby-row-productions

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