The Tim Faller Show

Happy Women in Construction week! We welcome guest Emma Kraft to the show to learn about the struggles of bridging the gap in a male dominated field as both a woman, and a daughter.   Emma Kraft is the Business Operations Manager at Kraft Custom Construction, Inc., located in Salem, Oregon.  The company was started by... The post Ep.183: The Importance of Gender Inclusion with Emma Kraft appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Like our series on Bonuses and Incentives, we are welcoming several guests to talk about the process of hiring an estimator in the remodeling industry.  Guest Bryan McLain of Sardone Construction is here to share the importance of hiring a dedicated estimator and the positive impacts it can have on a company and their customers.  ... The post Ep.182: Hiring an Estimator with Bryan McLain (Part 2) appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Like our series on Bonuses and Incentives, we are welcoming several guests to talk about the process of hiring an estimator in the remodeling industry.  We are starting off this new series with guest Chris Fox, the sales and design manager at Fox Home Innovations in Manhattan, Kansas. As the company’s Director of Design and... The post Ep.181: Hiring an Estimator with Chris Fox (Part 1) appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

It is always both exciting and refreshing to see companies tackle skills training head on by providing necessary programs for new talent.  Guest Dave Myers joins us to talk about the training process he and his team use to set employees up for success.   Dave is the Vice President and general manager of J. Francis... The post Ep.180: Setting Up an In-house Training Center with David Myers appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Join guest Doug Panozzo as he helps us wrap up our 4-part series on Bonuses and Incentives.  Doug shares the many facets of incentives and ways he has been successful in motivating his team. Doug is the production manager at Hogan Design and Construction and joined their team in 2017 after several years managing projects... The post Ep.179: The Secret to Successful Bonuses and Incentives with Doug Panozzo appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

This is PART 3 of a 4-part series focused on Bonuses and Incentives. We welcome back guest Chris Peterson to hear his thoughts on bonuses and incentives as part of this 4-part series.  Chris shares his perspective on bonus and incentive programs and aspects other than money that can serve as motivation for team members.  ... The post Ep.178: The Secret to Successful Bonuses and Incentives with Chris Peterson appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

This is PART 2 of a 4-part series focused on Bonuses and Incentives.  Eddie Casanave, Owner of Distinctive Remodeling in Raleigh, NC joins Tim and Steve to talk about the bonus and incentive program he and his team use. In business 1987, Eddie has seen and tried many different bonus plans, and they seemed to... The post Ep.177: The Secret to Successful Bonuses and Incentives with Eddie Casanave appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Financial incentives and bonuses are often how many companies attract and retain great talent.  Guest Andrew Kerr of Landis Construction is here to share how bonus structures can potentially lead to increased motivation and involvement within a company. Andrew has been with Landis since 2001, and as their COO he now oversees the company’s architecture,... The post Ep.176: Bonuses and Incentives with Andrew Kerr (Part 1) appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

As companies mature, the need for someone to take the production department off of the shoulders of the owner is inevitable.  While having construction knowledge may be beneficial, we see that some of the best production managers come from a variety of backgrounds.  Guest Ryan Truesdale shares his story about making the transition from a... The post Ep.175: From ICU Practitioner to Production Manager with Ryan Truesdale appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Since the start of the Tim Faller Show, about 170 episodes ago, one of the goals has been to highlight the role of women in this industry.  Fast forward to today, we now have 5 dedicated, knowledgeable women in our production manager roundtable groups.  In this episode, guest Jessica Bishop-Smyser talks about her role and... The post Ep.174: Women in Construction with Jessica Bishop-Smyser appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In the last installment of this two part series, Host Tim Faller goes in depth about Pull Planning, and how he thinks it can change the way the residential remodeling world schedules projects.  Instead of creating a schedule from start dates, the focus is centered around end dates, and guest Jack Miller is here to... The post Ep.173: Pull Planning for Smooth Production with Jack Miller – Part 2 of 2 appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In this episode, Host Tim Faller shares a process called Pull Planning, and how he thinks it can change the way the residential remodeling world schedules projects.  Instead of creating a schedule from start dates, the focus is centered around end dates, and guest Jack Miller is here to talk about how this technical tool... The post Ep.172: Pull Planning for Smooth Production with Jack Miller – Part 1 appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

When working on remodeling projects, we often hear concerns from clients who say they were unaware of the plans.  So, guest Aaron Goeke is here to share how to help your clients not only better understand the scope of the project, but also to believe in you as the expert. Aaron is the Production Manager... The post Ep.170: Turning Uninformed Skeptics into Trusting Partners with Aaron Goeke appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Do you have a way to be sure that your clients understand the scope and plans of the services you offer? Simply asking for their signature on future plans does not necessarily guarantee that they understand what it is they are signing.  Like many of the topics discussed on this show, there is no magic... The post Ep.169: How to Make Sure the Client Knows What They’re Getting with Chris Landis appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

As many of you may know, Host Tim Faller facilitates Roundtables Peer Groups for Production Managers from successful remodeling companies, from all over the US & Canada.  One of the hot topics in these groups is the need for skills training and development.  Some are developing training departments within their own companies, with both in-person... The post Ep.168: Building a Training Center with Ed Hoksbergen appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Without a doubt, hiring is a huge challenge in any field, but especially in design build and remodeling.  A large aspect of that challenge is that instead of consistently working to improve the hiring process, teams often wait too long, and find themselves in a situation where a position needs to be filled immediately. Host... The post Ep.167: Hiring for the Future with Jim Reardon appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

People mysteriously up and leave without giving notice, and we are stuck with the issue of keeping and retaining that “good help.” From a manager’s perspective all was going so well, but still, there is something going on in the employee’s head that causes them to leave.  In almost all cases, getting more money somewhere... The post Ep.166: Taking the Client Experience to the Next Level (Part 2) with Jeremy Kelley appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

People mysteriously up and leave without giving notice, and we are stuck with the issue of keeping and retaining that “good help.” From a manager’s perspective all was going so well, but still, there is something going on in the employee’s head that causes them to leave.  In almost all cases, getting more money somewhere... The post Ep.165: Taking the Client Experience to the Next Level with Jeremy Kelley (Part 1) appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

In Part II of this series about sales for non sales people, tune in to hear about certain sales situations that you may find yourself in, and some possible solutions to those problems. In case you missed it, check out Part I first, where some general ideas are discussed, like why this topic is so... The post Ep.164: Sales for Non-Sales People (Part 2) with Jeff Borovitz appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.

Some see salespeople as shifty, crafty people that try to trick you into buying.  So, how do we take steps towards reducing that stigma? In part one of this two-part series with guest Jeff Borovitz, listeners will learn about the general ideas as to why it is so important to embrace the field of sales,... The post Ep.163: Sales for Non-Sales People (Part 1) with Jeff Borovitz appeared first on The Tim Faller Show.