Tag: NAHB remodelers
Successful Fundraising: A Bigger Fish to Fry
To make their annual fish fry fundraiser even more successful, the members of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Remodelers’ Council added a cash raffle — with a unique twist.
Persistence Equals Success for Texas Remodeler
Despite a slow start for his remodeling company in 2003, Bryan Smith, the NAHB Remodeler of the Month for April, found his niche and made the right connections that helped teach him how to beef up business.
Mother Nature: It’s Time to Remodel
The rising temperatures of spring aren’t the only form of motivation for home owners to make home improvements. The strengthening economy and appreciating home values are also boosting confidence throughout the remodeling market. It’s the perfect time of year to highlight the benefits of hiring a professional remodeler.
Star Trek Theme a Boon for Local Council’s Membership
Remodelers in Tulsa recently went where no council had gone before. In doing so, the local council nearly doubled its membership numbers within a year.
Remodeler of the Month: Focus on Hiring the Right People
The NAHB Remodeler of the Month, Joseph Irons, shares his insights on how to grow a business and yield higher profits.
Remodelers Scholarship a Jumpstarter for High-level Leadership
Leaders of local NAHB-affiliated remodelers councils are invited to apply for the $1,500 grant, which can be used to offset expenses related to attending NAHB Remodelers meetings and events at the 2017 Midyear Board meeting. “It’s like getting a backstage pass to NAHB Remodelers!” said 2016 recipient Elliott Pike, CGR, CAPS, chair of the remodelers council of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders.
Final Week to Apply for NAHB Remodelers Subcommittees
NAHB Remodelers is seeking members who are interested in serving on one of its subcommittees. Participants serve one-year terms during which they play key roles in recommending various policies, implementing programs and working to strengthen the remodeling industry nationwide.
Remodelers Chairman Goes Virtual to Meet Members
No more invasive airport security checks, sluggish car rental counters, or exhausting time zone changes. When it comes to long-distance business meetings, Skype (and other similar video-call applications) can be the ideal substitute. 2017 NAHB Remodelers Chair Dan Bawden has thoroughly considered those benefits as he strives to interact with as many local remodelers councils as possible during his one-year term. He considers Skype his No. 1 cost-and-time-efficient solution, and recently used it for a successful meeting with the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association.
Remodeler Shares Keys to Greater Profits
A slow-and-steady approach toward quality can help a business win the race for revenue. According to Aaron Marvin, owner and co-founder of A.C.T. Builders in Vancouver, Wash., developing that kind of strategy throughout his career has helped his company build steady revenue at greater profitability. It’s also a large reason why Marvin has been selected as the NAHB Remodeler of the Month for January.
NAHB Remodelers Names Dan Bawden as 2017 Chairman
NAHB Remodelers recently named Dan Bawden, CAPS, GMB, CGR, CGP, president and CEO of Legal Eagle Contractors in Houston, as its 2017 chairman. In this role, Bawden represents the more than 53,000 members of NAHB who are involved in the remodeling industry.
