Rock Stars of Remodeling with Drew Barto

17. Why Adam Carolla Chose Comedy Over Carpentry

On this special episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Adam Carolla joins host Drew Barto to discuss his career in construction and why he ultimately chose comedy over carpentry. He also shares his thoughts on his visit to the 2024 NAHB International Builders' Show and the 30th annual Pro Builder's Show Village. Adam Carolla co-hosted "Loveline" with Dr. Drew, co-created and co-hosted "The Man Show" with Jimmy Kimmel, and co-created Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers", among several other successful TV shows. Now, Carolla hosts one of the most popular podcasts on the planet, "The Adam Carolla Show". If you, like millions of others, have followed his career closely, you know he's deeply connected to the construction industry and has produced a variety of home improvement programs over the years. For more information on all of Carolla's past, current, and future projects, visit www.AdamCarolla.com.

16: Homeowner Trends When Selecting Manufactured Stone | Chance Shalosky | ProVia

On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, host Drew Barto explores what's trending among homeowners when it comes to choosing manufactured stone for exterior and interior applications on their homes. Drew invited Chance Shalosky onto the show to share his expert insight on this topic. Chance is ProVia’s Product Manager of Stone & Roofing. Chance reveals design and color trends that contractors should consider when seeking to sell stone to homeowners in 2024. ProVia is based out of Sugar Creek, Ohio, and offers a wide range of exterior remodeling products including entry and patio doors, vinyl windows and siding, manufactured stone, and metal roofing. When you Partner with ProVia you get expert installer training, lifetime limited warranties, responsive sales, marketing, and customer service support, and additional tools to help build your business. Visit www.provia.com to learn more. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com ProVia: www.provia.com

15: Why a $10 Million Custom Remodeler Started a One-Day Bath Business | Sam DeMaio

Sam DeMaio is the owner of Showcase Remodels out of New Jersey. Showcase offers a well-rounded lineup of home improvement solutions, from kitchens, baths, and flooring on the interior, to roofing, siding, and decks on the exterior. On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Sam shares why, despite his success as a custom remodeler, he decided to add a one-day bath business. Plus, he sheds some light on what he believes to be the most critical processes remodelers and home improvement companies need to have in place to be successful. This episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling is brought to you by ProVia. ProVia produces professional-class entry doors, vinyl replacement windows and siding, manufactured stone, and metal roofing. When you Partner with ProVia you get expert installer training, lifetime limited warranties, responsive sales, marketing, and customer service support, and additional tools to help build your business. Visit www.provia.com to learn more. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com Showcase Remodels: www.showcaseremodels.com ProVia: www.provia.com

14: How Contractors Can Determine the Value of Every Lead | Jonathan Weinberg | Builder Prime

On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, host Drew Barto sits down with Builder Prime Founder and CEO Jonathan Weinberg to discuss several timely marketing and sales topics that remodeling and home improvement contractors will want to hear. Jonathan reveals how contractors can effectively determine the value of each lead to their business, and why they must do so. He also addresses the key challenges faced by home improvement contractors in managing and nurturing leads through their entire pipeline or funnel. Finally, he introduces the concept of the "happy path" in a sales pipeline and explains how key touchpoints along this path contribute to the success of a business. Plus, he shares what to do when leads deviate from the "happy path". Imagine having everything you need to help your business grow in one place – CRM, estimating, marketing automation with SMS, and production management, all wrapped into a single easy-to-use package. Builder Prime is the only “Does-It-All” CRM built specifically for remodeling and home improvement contractors. Head over to builderprime.com and learn how you can fuel your business growth two times faster by requesting a demo with an expert today. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com Builder Prime: www.builderprime.com

13: Tips to Help Contractors Recruit Top Talent and Overcome Labor Issues | The Home Doctor

Phillip Gehrig is the CEO of The Home Doctor. The Home Doctor specializes in replacement windows and roofs, serving customers in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, DC, with a projected 2023 revenue of $10 million. On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Phillip shares his story of perseverance and reveals some out-of-the-box ideas he uses to hire and retain talent. If you're a contractor and you find yourself or your business in a rut, Phillip's story will serve as inspiration to keep going and uncover unique solutions to overcome your obstacles and grow your business. Find Us: Pro Remodeler: www.proremodeler.com The Home Doctor: www.yourhomedr.com