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Meet Brian Gottlieb, a renowned business leader, speaker, and author who built a home improvement empire from a plastic folding table and $3,000. In this episode, Brian shares his journey of growing a company to over 1,000 employees and achieving a successful exit, all while staying true to his mission of doing well and doing good. Learn how he built high-performing teams, scaled across multiple states, stayed connected to customers through every stage of growth, and created a purpose-driven culture that empowered people to thrive. Brian also offers practical insights on hiring, leadership, managing KPIs, expanding into new markets, and preparing a business for transition or sale. In this episode, you will learn: How to build and scale high-performing teams When and how to hire the right people How to create a purpose-driven culture that fuels growth The importance of KPIs and financial transparency Smart strategies for expansion, customer, connection, and exit planning Learn more about Brian Gottlieb here: https://briangottlieb.com/ Own a construction company and want to share your story? Apply to be on an upcoming episode of Builder Stories at https://www.builderstories.com
In this episode of Construction Disruption, Todd Miller and Ryan Bell from Isaiah Industries are joined by Charlie Gindele, a veteran in the home improvement industry. Charlie shares insights from his 40-year-long career, from his time at Alcoa Building Products to his successful run with Renewal by Andersen. He discusses the shifting market dynamics in Southern California, the impact of recent wildfires, and emerging home improvement trends. Charlie also highlights the significance of knowing your business's numbers, fostering a positive company culture, and effective marketing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of helping customers buy rather than just selling to them and suggests following industry thought leaders like Brian Gottlieb, Brian Kaskavalciyan, and Shawn Feurer. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire questions, revealing personal anecdotes and professional advice from Charlie.Timestamps02:01 Guest Introduction: Charlie Gindele04:40 Charlie's Early Career and Transition to Retail07:10 Southern California Market Insights12:37 Rebuilding After Southern California Fires16:59 Replacement Windows and Emerging Trends22:58 The Dial One and Renewal by Andersen Journey29:44 Franchise Advice: Look Before You Leap30:09 Key Lessons for Business Success33:14 The Importance of Marketing38:21 Industry Thought Leaders to Follow42:18 Final Thoughts and Advice45:36 Rapid Fire Questions53:45 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationConnect with Charlie OnlineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-gindele-436aa661/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgindeleWebsite: https://www.charliegindele.com/Email: charles.gindele1@gmail.comResources Mentioned in this EpisodeCharlie's Books: https://amzn.to/4il6zZdBeyond the Hammer Book: https://amzn.to/42zBDP1Brian Kaskavalciyan - The Wealthy Contractor: https://www.thewealthycontractor.com/Brian Gottlieb: https://briangottlieb.com/Shawn Feurer Consulting: https://www.shawnfeurer.com/For more Construction Disruption, listen on Apple Podcasts or YouTubeConnect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedInThis episode was produced by Isaiah Industries, Inc.Construction Disruption was recently featured in this
In this episode, Tom sits down with Brian Gottlieb, an industry leader who has built and sold multiple home improvement businesses for hundreds of millions of dollars. They discuss key performance indicators (KPIs), leadership strategies, and how to scale a business the right way. If you're serious about growing your company, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.Episode Highlights:[00:00] - Introduction to Brian Gottlieb and his incredible background in the home improvement industry[01:21] - The importance of forecasting and how it helps scale a business[03:31] - Why most contractors make the mistake of scaling too soon[04:31] - How to know when it's the right time to scale your business[06:48] - The power of team alignment and why your employees must perform well even in your absence[08:38] - Brian's journey: Starting with $3,000 and a folding table to building a multi-million dollar company[09:58] - The 7% rule: Setting aside money for marketing to ensure business growth[12:45] - The key signs that indicate it's time to hire a salesperson[13:43] - How training and company culture play a bigger role than raw talent[16:04] - The importance of specialization and eliminating complexity in your business[20:43] - Why giving employees a mission, not just a job, leads to long-term success[22:40] - The lowest level of acceptable behavior defines your company culture[27:53] - The critical role of leadership in empowering employees and removing bottlenecks[29:45] - How to align your business goals with your employees' personal growth[33:04] - Why Brian believes HVAC and pool maintenance are the best trades to enter today[37:50] - How to structure KPIs for every role in your business, including admin staff[40:46] - Brian's upcoming book Beyond the Hammer and why it's a must-read for contractors[47:17] - Where to find more about Brian and sign up for updates on his bookResources:⚔️WAR ROOM Ready to scale your business to $5,000,000 or more? No theory. No fluff. Pure action. Join nine other battle-tested contracting companies from across the country to tackle your biggest challenges head-on
Want a HIGH-PERFORMING Team? Watch This Now Building a team that excels in both culture and performance is no easy task, but it's the key to scaling a successful business. In this episode, Chris and I dive deep into strategies for hiring A-players, identifying team members who are holding your business back, and making the tough decisions that ultimately lead to growth. We'll share actionable tips like: Identify the four quadrants of employees: high performers vs. high culture. Why culture should come first when hiring. The importance of documenting performance to make difficult conversations easier. Proven ways to recruit young talent from trade schools, high schools, and beyond. If you're tired of settling for mediocre performance or struggling with low-culture team members, this episode is for you. Learn how to create a winning team that drives your business forward. 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Culture and Performance 00:45 Hiring and Retaining Good Employees 01:01 Insights from Brian Gottlieb's Book 01:49 The Four Quadrants of Employees 02:37 Documenting Performance Issues 04:33 High Performers with Low Culture 06:58 Hiring Based on Culture First 11:33 Finding High Culture Fits in Schools 14:21 Interview Techniques and Team Feedback Join our Boardroom Elite —an exclusive group designed for blue-collar entrepreneurs who are ready to scale. Access weekly Zoom calls, personalized advice from Chris and Kevin, and a network of outstanding entrepreneurs. Learn strategies that work, hear real success stories, and build the business you've always dreamed of.
Brian Gottlieb, author of Beyond the Hammer, joins Patrick Baldwin in The Boardroom to share his inspiring story. From launching his home improvement business with just $3,000 and a folding table, Brian built a thriving organization with 600 employees. He attributes much of his success to a people-first leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of developing employees and fostering a strong company culture. How can leaders ensure their people are set up to achieve their highest potential? Brian dives deep into the idea that businesses grow only as much as their people do. He explains the value of becoming a training organization, creating an environment where every team member feels invested in the mission. With tools like his Sphere-Center-Sphere feedback framework, he highlights how effective communication and belief can motivate employees to improve and contribute at their best. What would happen if leaders focused on inspiring belief in their teams every day? Finally, Brian discusses how business discipline—simplifying processes, forecasting growth, and setting clear goals—can help companies avoid complexity and achieve sustainable results. He stresses that building a great business requires more than good ideas; it takes focus, consistency, and trust in the team. What steps can you take to simplify your business and create a culture of growth and accountability? Tune in to discover actionable strategies to transform your leadership and your organization.
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This hour, we talk about making a difference in our communities. Our first guest is Crystal DeCleen from Ecumenical Partnership for Housing. They have an event on Tuesday to raise awareness of the need for family housing in the area and raise money to help fund these homes and services. Then, we are joined by Brian Gottlieb from Baths for the Brave. It's an organization that helps build safe bathrooms for veterans in need. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Brian Gottlieb, Crystal DeCleen
Rich interviews remodeling industry legend, Brian Gottlieb… who just released his new book, Beyond The Hammer.
Check out my latest podcast, "Success Interview," featuring Brian Gottlieb, author of Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High-Performance Teams. In this engaging discussion, Brian shares keystrategic principles of leadership with clarity and inspiration, offering actionable insights you can implement today. We cover essential topics like aligning your team members, offering specific and meaningful praise, how vision shapes behavior, the impact of body language, and addressing concerns promptly. These leadership principles and more will help you elevate your skills as a supervisor, manager, or leader. Watch or listen now and get ready to be inspired! #leadership #briangottlied #management #Motivational Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Q-ZVBfBOWxQ
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Welcome to an interview with the author of Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams, Brian Gottlieb. In his book, Brian shares his straightforward business ideology of having a clear strategy, inspiring teams, providing best-in-class training, using metrics for empowerment, and executing with consistency. Beyond the Hammer provides five foundational pillars of leadership and an actionable path to weaving these pillars into any business, giving leaders and managers the power to build teams that perform at a high level, consistently. Brian Gottlieb is an inspirational business leader who founded a home services business in 2009 on a plastic folding table with $3,000. Twelve years later when he sold the family of businesses he created, they had diversified products, expanded across multiple states, grown to 600 employees, and neared $1 billion in lifetime sales. INC 5000 recognized the organization as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Get Brian's new book here: https://rb.gy/f4gq2v Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams by Brian Gottlieb https://amzn.to/3BjCRnp Briangottlieb.com “Brian's book inspires both successful individuals and future entrepreneurs, urging them to embrace challenges and pursue growth.” – Wolfgang Puck Employees that don't take ownership of their work Friction between departments Inconsistent results These are the top challenges that face most businesses today. These common issues create high turnover and force managers into crisis mode where they're consumed putting out daily fires. Over time, the very nature of the business changes and a new culture emerges; one shaped by the lowest level of acceptable behavior. Beyond the Hammer approaches these concerns in two highly engaging sections: First, a fictional story of George, a business owner struggling with burnt out employees, high turnover, and frustrated customers. Readers follow George as he discovers five foundational pillars of leadership that have the power to build teams that perform at a high level, consistently. The second section shifts from storytelling to strategy, providing an actionable path to weaving these 5 pillars into any business, enabling leaders to integrate these principles into their daily operations seamlessly. Written for managers and leaders alike, Beyond the Hammer offers a simple yet powerful approach to creating a team where everyone is aligned, and properly positioned to win.
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The Five Pillars of Leadership to help you lead a high-performing small business, with Brian Gottlieb. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/538-brian-gottlieb-5-leadership-pillars/ Brian shares his entrepreneurial journey and introduces the five foundational pillars of leadership. Executing on these five leadership pillars allows you to develop a high-performing organization. And help your managers get out of crisis mode so they can effectively lead their teams. Brian Gottlieb is an inspirational business leader who in 2009, founded Tundraland Home Improvements on a plastic folding table with $3,000. Twelve years later, when he sold the family of businesses he created, they had diversified products, expanded across multiple states, grown to 600 employees, and neared $1 billion in lifetime sales. The company was recognized by INC 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Brian's leadership principles are simple: Have a well-defined strategy, empower your teams, provide world-class training, and execute with consistency. He believes that if you want to build a business, you must commit to building people. This clarity of focus created a meaningful culture, making his company the best place to work in his home state. Brian's book “Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams” is being published by Forbes and will be available September 10, 2024. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com
In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Brian Gottlieb, founder of Tundraland Home Improvements and author of 'Beyond the Hammer'. He transformed a $3,000 investment into a multi-state enterprise with nearly $1 billion in lifetime sales. An inspirational business leader and Harvard Business School executive education alumnus, Gottlieb champions a leadership philosophy centered on strategy, empowerment, and consistent execution while founding charitable initiatives like “Windows for a Cause” and “Baths for the Brave”. We discuss Brian's journey in building a successful business from the ground up, emphasizing the importance of belief in leadership, creating a positive company culture, and the impact of community initiatives. Brian shares insights on effective feedback techniques, the significance of employee engagement, and how to align a team around a joint mission. The conversation highlights the role of training and development in fostering a motivated workforce and the importance of understanding employee perspectives through stay interviews. Key Takeaways Starting a business with limited resources can lead to innovative solutions. Belief in people is crucial for leadership and team success. Aligning a team around a joint mission enhances performance. Creating a positive employee experience is essential for retention. Feedback should be constructive and encouraging to foster growth. Stay interviews provide valuable insights into employee satisfaction. Company culture is shaped by the behaviors tolerated within the organization. Community initiatives can enhance employee engagement and brand reputation. Recruitment should focus on finding individuals who align with the company's mission. Training and development are crucial to building a skilled workforce. More About Brian Gottlieb: Check out Brian's website - https://calendly.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbriangottlieb.com%2F Follow Brian on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gottlieb-bb66094/ Grab a copy of Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Hammer-Approach-Leadership-Performance/dp/B0D53GL23L?crid Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Click here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duct-tape-marketing-podcast/id78797836 scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let us know what you loved most about the episode. Connect with John Jantsch on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/ducttapemarketing/ Are you stuck trying to figure out your marketing strategy? Get Your Free AI Prompts To Build A Marketing Strategy HERE - dtm.world/freeprompts
In episode 16 of season 2, we sit down with Brian Gottlieb, author of Beyond the Hammer and a visionary business leader who scaled his home services company from a $3,000 startup to a $150 million enterprise. Brian shares his unique approach to leadership, focusing on hiring to your weaknesses and empowering others to fill the gaps where you fall short. He dives deep into how he built a culture of development, transforming his company into a training organization where employees are constantly learning and growing. Brian also emphasizes the importance of problem-solving systems — creating scalable solutions that allow teams to work autonomously and solve issues without micromanagement. Through powerful examples from his own journey, Brian explains how leaders can build systems that enable sustainable growth and foster employee development. Tune in to learn how Brian's leadership philosophy, rooted in empowering others and leading with purpose, can help you build a strong, high-performing culture in your organization. You'll find this episode valuable if you're a leader looking to hire effectively, develop talent, and create scalable systems for long-term success! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [02:45] Brian's journey from a $3,000 startup to a $150 million company [06:19] The importance of hiring to your weaknesses [10:25] Brian's epiphany about focusing on people development [12:20] Transitioning a company to a training organization [14:02] The Harvard Business School executive program [19:01] Creating a manager training program to drive alignment and growth [24:01] Using stay interviews to retain employees and gain feedback [27:30] Aligning a business with clear mission and vision statements [29:12] How daily huddles helped streamline communication and management
Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 482, an interview with the author of Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams, Brian Gottlieb. In his book, Brian shares his straightforward business ideology of having a clear strategy, inspiring teams, providing best-in-class training, using metrics for empowerment, and executing with consistency. Beyond the Hammer provides five foundational pillars of leadership and an actionable path to weaving these pillars into any business, giving leaders and managers the power to build teams that perform at a high level, consistently. Brian Gottlieb is an inspirational business leader who founded a home services business in 2009 on a plastic folding table with $3,000. Twelve years later when he sold the family of businesses he created, they had diversified products, expanded across multiple states, grown to 600 employees, and neared $1 billion in lifetime sales. INC 5000 recognized the organization as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Get Brian's new book here: https://rb.gy/f4gq2v Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Brian Gottlieb and Kwame Christian delve into the seamless integration of business strategy with community impact through innovative initiatives like "Windows for a Cause" and "Baths for the Brave." They explore how aligning a company's mission with genuine employee engagement fosters intrinsic motivation, resulting in improved productivity and job satisfaction. Brian discusses the pivotal role of authentic business culture in negotiating successful exits and business growth, emphasizing the importance of empowering employees to think like owners. This episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders seeking to blend financial success with meaningful purpose. What You'll Hear: Real-life examples of business programs that effectively merge community support with company goals. The importance of authentic culture in negotiations and business exits. Practical tips on empowering employees and instilling a sense of ownership. Connect with Brian Follow Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7203387503041531904/ Buy Now The Book: Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams. https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Hammer-Approach-Leadership-Performing/dp/B0D53GL23L/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1 What's in it for you? Exclusive Advice: Gain insights from top negotiation experts. Community Support: Connect with a like-minded community focused on growth. Personal & Professional Growth: Unlock strategies to enhance every aspect of your life. You deserve to negotiate more of the best things in life, and now you can! Don't wait—be the first in line to experience this game-changing resource.
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Brian Gottlieb and Kwame Christian delve into the seamless integration of business strategy with community impact through innovative initiatives like "Windows for a Cause" and "Baths for the Brave." They explore how aligning a company's mission with genuine employee engagement fosters intrinsic motivation, resulting in improved productivity and job satisfaction. Brian discusses the pivotal role of authentic business culture in negotiating successful exits and business growth, emphasizing the importance of empowering employees to think like owners. This episode is packed with actionable insights for leaders seeking to blend financial success with meaningful purpose. What You'll Hear: Real-life examples of business programs that effectively merge community support with company goals. The importance of authentic culture in negotiations and business exits. Practical tips on empowering employees and instilling a sense of ownership. Connect with Brian Follow Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7203387503041531904/ Buy Now The Book: Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High Performance Teams. https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Hammer-Approach-Leadership-Performing/dp/B0D53GL23L/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1 What's in it for you? Exclusive Advice: Gain insights from top negotiation experts. Community Support: Connect with a like-minded community focused on growth. Personal & Professional Growth: Unlock strategies to enhance every aspect of your life. You deserve to negotiate more of the best things in life, and now you can! Don't wait—be the first in line to experience this game-changing resource.
My guest for Episode #275 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Brian Gottlieb, an inspiring entrepreneur and founder who transformed a modest $3,000 startup into a thriving group of multistate companies valued at nearly $200 million. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Brian's companies have earned spots on the Inc. 5000 list for four consecutive years and have been recognized as one of Wisconsin's best workplaces. In addition to being a successful CEO, Brian is a Harvard Business School alum, angel investor, keynote speaker, and author of the new book Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High-Performance Teams. In this episode, we discuss Brian's journey from working odd jobs to founding his first home improvement company and scaling it to a multi-million dollar business. Brian shares his "favorite mistake"—not pursuing formal education after high school—and how that perceived mistake shaped his entrepreneurial path. We also dive into his approach to leadership, the importance of building a strong culture, and how empowering people can drive success. Brian also opens up about his time at Harvard Business School and how it helped him evolve as a leader. We discuss the challenges of balancing performance and culture, why hiring for culture fit matters, and how his philosophy of "building people before building a business" has been key to his success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply interested in learning from others' mistakes, Brian's story offers valuable lessons on growth, leadership, and resilience. Tune in to hear Brian's insights on leadership, the value of mistakes, and the strategies that helped him build a $200M business from scratch. Questions and Topics: What would you say is your favorite mistake? How did your decision not to attend college shape your entrepreneurial path? Can you tell us more about your experience at Harvard Business School and how it impacted your leadership approach? What was your first business, and how did it evolve into a multi-state company? How did you manage learning on the job while growing a business from scratch? How did you approach building the culture and developing people within your organization? What do you think about companies that focus on culture in addition to performance? How do you balance hiring for performance versus culture fit, and how do you handle it when someone performs well but doesn't fit the culture? Can you explain the concept of “beyond the hammer” and how it applies to leadership and business growth? How do you handle mistakes or performance issues in a way that supports growth and learning? What are your thoughts on the “stay interview” concept, and how does it help improve organizational culture? How did you empower your team to make decisions and learn from their mistakes? What is your perspective on micromanaging versus empowering employees? How do you maintain alignment within your company and prevent cultural clashes when bringing in experienced hires? How important is long-term thinking in leadership, especially when growing a business? What leadership lessons have you learned from Toyota, and how do you apply them in your business?
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A successful remodeling business isn't only dependent on tactics or the larger strategy behind them. A company's culture plays a crucial role in executing any business strategy. In this episode, Brian Gottlieb discusses the key steps needed for a business to implement their desired strategy with Victoria and Mark. Brian Gottlieb is the founder and... The post Strategy Isn't Enough with Brian Gottlieb – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com Everyone knows that what gets measured gets done. This is why KPI's are so critical to the success of your home improvement or home services business. And Brian Gottlieb would know. In 2009, he started Tundraland Home Improvements with $3000 and a folding table in a friend's warehouse. Since then, his business reached $120 million in total annual revenue and was recently acquired by Leaf Home. To achieve such huge success in only 13 years, it required a very close eye on his numbers and carefully growing his team. Listen closely as Brian shares tips on how to shift from working on your business to working in it, by using KPI's to empower your team.
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As we begin to reflect on 2021, we are taking a look back at some of our more popular episodes. Check out this episode and listen to the importance of executing a strong business strategy as you begin to make plans for 2022! A successful remodeling business isn't only dependent on tactics or the larger... The post Ep.163: [Unscripted Back-Up] Strategy Isn't Enough with Brian Gottlieb appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com Brian Gottlieb, owner of Tundraland shares his incredible story of starting with a $3,000 cash investment on a card table in a friend's warehouse in 2009 to what is now a $140 Million company with 600 employees. This is an episode you'll want to listen to over and over again - picking up tips, tools and a new way of thinking about your business every single time. Don't miss out - this is a true masterclass in the mindset of The Wealthy Contractor.
For more FREE Wealthy Contractor resources, go to www.TheWealthyContractor.com Brian Gottlieb, owner of Tundraland shares his incredible story of starting with a $3,000 cash investment on a card table in a friend's warehouse in 2009 to what is now a $140 Million company with 600 employees. This is an episode you'll want to listen to over and over again - picking up tips, tools and a new way of thinking about your business every single time. Don't miss out - this is a true masterclass in the mindset of The Wealthy Contractor.
#BuiltBy Ep. 32 ft. Brian Gottlieb, Founder & CEO @ Tundraland
Brian Gottlieb has had a major impact in my career as well as the home improvement industry. His approach to Culture and lead gen in his company Tundraland has really set the company apart from the competition. We discuss culture and cause marketing and what that means for recruiting marketers, lowering turnover and generating massive amounts of leads.
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Become one of our 50,000 listeners by subscribing today—just search for ‘Remodeling Mastery’ on your podcast app of choice. In this episode... (1:18) In This Episode: Transparency It’s a quality two-thirds of homeowners look for when researching remodelers, but one many contractors are uncomfortable demonstrating. With customers demanding that transparency be the norm in business, and companies feeling forced to give away their secret sauce, can we find a middle ground that satisfies and delivers value to both? In this episode of Remodeling Mastery, Mark explains the ins and outs of disclosing some information traditionally kept private—think pricing structures, internal processes and profit margins—and why meeting homeowners’ expectations of transparency is to everyone’s ultimate benefit. (12:28) Thought Leader Interview with Brian Gottlieb, CEO of Tundraland Home Improvements If anyone deserves to be called a thought leader, Brian Gottlieb is it. It takes a special kind of thinking to be able to start a business in the middle of the Great Recession and then grow it into a brand with an almost unheard-of conservative goal of $50 million. In this riveting interview, Mark and Brian talk about the value of hanging out with other growth-focused individuals, how genuine community service builds business, Tundraland’s out-of-left-field approach to solving a communication crisis, and more. Stick around; you’re in for a treat! “When the conversation of competition comes up, we don’t pay much attention to it—because if our competition wants to copy our performance, they first have to copy what goes on inside of our people’s heads.” —Brian Gottlieb
A successful remodeling business isn’t only dependent on tactics or the larger strategy behind them. A company’s culture plays a crucial role in executing any business strategy. In this episode, Brian Gottlieb discusses the key steps needed for a business to implement their desired strategy with Victoria and Mark. Brian Gottlieb is the founder and... The post Ep.71: Strategy Isn’t Enough with Brian Gottlieb appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.
Thank you for listening to Remodeling Mastery! Become one of the 40,000 listeners by subscribing today at https://www.surefirelocal.com/remodeling-mastery-subscribe/ or by searching for Remodeling Mastery on your podcast app of choice. In 2019, Mark G. Richardson takes his popular podcast series to the next level with a fresh new format in store for listeners. Mark will be integrating interviews with thought leaders who have experienced tremendous success in the industry and growing their own businesses to share snippets of wisdom to help you achieve the same. Additionally, Mark is bringing in some experts to share key indicators that they're seeing out there in the marketplace that could have a monumental impact on your business. In this episode… (0:23) The theme of this episode is: Are You Ready. It's all about how you get into 2019. One of the interesting things about 2019 and New Year’s, in particular, is that 92% of New Year’s resolutions fail. They don't fail because they're stupid ideas or for a lack of trying. As Mark thinks about the topic of "Are You Ready", he breaks this concept down into 3 key factors: 1) Taking inventory of the past, 2) Plan and 3) Launch. The likelihood of success is going to be so much greater if you can accomplish these 3 things. "If you don’t act fast, you’re not going to come out of the gate as strong.” - Mark G. Richardson (12:47) Listen to an interview with Kermit Baker, Chief Economist for the AIA and heads the Harvard’s Remodeling Futures Program in this new segment coined “What’s Happening?” Kermit and Mark take a look back at 2018 by reviewing economic conditions and why the industry is in a strong spot that has led homeowners to feel confident investing in home improvement projects. “2018 has been a good solid year for home improvement activity. We estimate we’ll see 7.5% to 8% growth.” - Kermit Baker (18:30) Check out a new interview with Brian Gottlieb, Founder & President of Tundraland - a remodeling organization based in Wisconsin. Their conversation touches on Brian’s journey and experiences, starting with Tundraland’s beginnings and how he got out of the gate and fast forwards to where he is today. Brian shares a few keys to success and how to take your business to the next level and then really explode it. “Find positive people who are growth focus and believe they can accomplish something fantastic and hang out with them.” - Brian Gottlieb “When we look inside ourselves to find out who are we, who are we really, and we apply those principles, that’s when nobody can compete with us and that’s how we built an enormous business.” - Brian Gottlieb
In this episode of CWP’s Go West, Young Podcast, The CWP team and pollster Brian Gottlieb discuss how public lands played a key role in the midterm elections across the West. Links: 4th National Climate Assessment Zinke on KCRA Fact-checking Zinke’s claims Wildfire and pine beetles Climate change and wildfire risk Video: Public lands ads in […]
Local News Chat w WHBY's Carol Patrizi (0:00)Brian Gottlieb on a World Record Attempt (11:00)Your Take on Downtown Appleton Projects & Foxconn (18:16)Previewing the Governor's Race w Jessie Opoien, Cap Times (59:32)Mark Morgan, Ex Dir of WI GOP, Previewing General Election (1:15:47)The Takeaway: Accepting the Data Behind the Story (1:28:41)
In this episode of CWP's Go West, Young Podcast, pollster Brian Gottlieb and CWP Executive Director Jen Rokala discuss the new Winning the West poll on the importance of public lands issues to Western voters. Download the report Download full poll results News: Trump's ignorant fire tweets History: Amanda McFarland's Alaska mission Host/Producer: Aaron Weiss […] The post How to win the West in 2018 appeared first on Center for Western Priorities.
In this episode of CWP’s Go West, Young Podcast, pollster Brian Gottlieb and CWP Executive Director Jen Rokala discuss the new Winning the West poll on the importance of public lands issues to Western voters. Download the report Download full poll results News: Trump’s ignorant fire tweets History: Amanda McFarland’s Alaska mission Host/Producer: Aaron Weiss Feedback: podcast@westernpriorities.org […]
Local News Chat (0:00)The Takeaway: Unfinished Business (20:20)Lt Gov Rebecca Kleefisch on reelection (30:36)Tommy Clifford elections and Twitter (43:26)Brian Gottlieb on Baths for the Brave (59:57)Scott Anderson, author "The Psychobiotic Revolution" (1:18:46)
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Robert Lombardi still has a Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (he hasn't lost it), and is married and has a 15-month-old son. He has 3 Grand Prix top 8s now including a win at Grand Prix Toronto 2016. He’s still better at Limited than Constructed and is striving to not be 1 point shy of Silver. Robert was first on the MTG Pro Tutor podcast in episode 125. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Robert Lombardi when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep198 How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Robert played around with all the top decks and found his stride with Mardu vehicles. FNM Side Board VS. Pro Side Board You know the meta much better at the local level. Your board at a big event is less targeted. First Strike Podcast Robert is co-hosting a spiky podcast about competitive Magic. Brian Gottlieb is the best built from scratch deck builder. Parting Guidance People ask for feedback but then argue when they get it. Don't do that! Magic Resource First Strike Podcast Connect With Robert Lombardi Twitter:@RobertLombardi0 Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com Sponsors
Welcome to Go West, Young Podcast! In our first episode, we talk to: Jarvis Kennedy, Burns Paiute Tribal Council member, about the acquittal of Ammon Bundy and his co-defendants in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge takeover Brian Gottlieb, managing director at Purple Insights, about CWP’s Winning the West swing state polls Follow along with the topline results from each state: […]
Coming soon from the Center for Western Priorities: a podcast all about your public lands. Our episode 1 guests: Brian Gottlieb, Purple Insights Jarvis Kennedy, Burns Paiute tribe Join us as we discuss the Bundy verdict, what's next for the Burns Paiute tribe after the trial, and how Democrats and Republicans view our public lands […]
EPISODE 201: Many people in the home improvement business dream of selling their company and retiring off into the sunset.But in order to get the exit of your dreams, you have to first make sure your business is saleable and attractive to potential buyers.To discuss this in more depth, I've invited an expert to this week's episode – and you might already know him!His name is Brian Gottlieb, and if you've been listening to the podcast, then you know this isn't his first rodeo.Brian has over a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Throughout the years, he's sold three businesses and acquired a few, which means he's been on both sides of the equation, and that gives him an incredible insight on the subject.In this episode, Brian and I discuss what parties might buy your home improvement business, what metrics and documents you'll need to have prepared, the process to expect when being approached, how much you can expect to make from selling, what can kill a deal, and so much more!Are you ready to learn more?Tune in now.Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Meet Brian (01:13)What are buyers looking for? (05:34)Let's talk about cash flow (07:19)The pitch deck (12:42)What comes after due diligence? (23:20)Learning how to be a rich person after selling (27:29)Additional Resources:
EPISODE 204: Have you ever wondered what the difference is between businesses that succeed and those that don't?This is something that I've thought about a lot throughout my years as a home improvement business owner, and the answer I've come up with is this: It's all about mindset.I've said it before and I'll say it again, success has always been 90% mindset and 10% skill set.If you don't believe me, then I'm sure this week's special Valentine's episode will change your mind, because in it, my wife Adi and I sit down with Brian and Kat Gottlieb, a married couple and home improvement business owners that are the embodiment of “mindset over skill set.”In this episode, we'll be discussing the power of manifestation, how mindset shapes your business, the importance of personal development and goal-setting, why staying authentic to yourself is crucial if you want to succeed, and more.I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did!Well then, what are you waiting for?Run, don't walk, and listen to this episode now!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Meet Brian and Kat (02:40)How to manifest your best every day (04:36)Mindset over skill set (07:33)Why you should surround yourself with the right people (13:01)How to be authentically connected to your goal (19:19)What to do if you don't feel connected to your partner (25:29)Don't be afraid to dream big! (33:03)Additional Resources:⭐ Get Kat's journal here: https://katgottlieb.com/--⚡ Learn more about us: https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/⚡ Brian's book, The 7 Secrets To Becoming A Wealthy Contractor, is now available. Visit https://www.TheWealthyContractor.com/ for a free copy (just pay shipping).⚡ Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWealthyContractorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheWealthyContractor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheWealthyContractor/--The Wealthy Contractor is a podcast for home improvement professionals who want to grow their business, work less, and make more money. Follow us for more!