On today’s podcast is “Big” Steve Rennenkamp, owner of award-winning Energy Swing Windows in Murrysville, PA.

Also a student of Dan Kennedy, Steve developed his own product and successfully brought it to market. He’s one of the smartest guys I know when it comes to developing relationships with customers, creating raving fans, and getting reviews.

One of the biggest mistakes a home improvement business make is letting their past customers become (and remain) just that …past.

Troy Timmer, known in the industry for building lifetime customer based contracting businesses in any market.

Troy built a profitable and stable $3MM+/yr contracting business in a small town of just 70,000. Just wait. That was just the beginning.

The Overlooked Way To Instantly Make Every Customer More Profitable.

Every contractor wants more profit. Sometimes you squeeze expenses; sometimes you raise prices. But what if you could instantly make every single customer INSTANTLY more profitable?

One of the most significant jumps I’ve ever seen in any of my businesses was when I started implementing an Appreciation System in my handyman business.  It truly did help me get more leads for my home improvement business and grow my company.

I’ve just returned from an incredible two weeks away from the office…

The #1 question I get asked more than anything – by clients, by colleagues or by audience members – is, “What’s working RIGHT NOW?”

Before I say a word, a disclaimer: You should not take investment advice from me. I am not an investment advisor or investment professional. In fact, I’ve learned lately that most people offering investment advice (even the so-called licensed professionals) don’t know what they are talking about and can be costing you and me money.

Brian Kaskavalciyan of gFour Marketing and Martin Howey of TopLine Business Solutions, discuss a five step strategy that any business can use to generate more referrals for your contracting business.