42: Understanding PG, DP, STP, WTP and other Elements of Performance Grade Ratings with Steve Rawlings
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with dedicated Andersen window and door expert, Steve Rawlings, a Business Development Representative at Andersen Corporation. With his wealth of technical knowledge, Steve shares with us the type of information that needs to be collected to obtain the correct products for your project. We engage in a discussion with Steve on ways the contrac...
1hr 9m Mar 16, 2016
1hr 9m
41: Bringing to Life a Coworking Facility Optimized for the AEC Industry
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with the founder and CEO of Boiled Architecture, Oscia Wilson, AIA, MBA, LEED AD BD+C. The focus of Boiled Architecture is on tenant improvement projects specializing in systems and structures that allow Boiled Architecture to fast-track their services with success. We have an in-depth discussion with Oscia about the importance of creating sys...
49m Mar 02, 2016
49m
40: Mark LePage and 5 Steps to Successful Sales for Small Architect Firms
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Mark R. LePage-AIA, Owner/Principle of Fivecat Studio and Founder of EntreArchitect™. Listen to the story of how Mark built his architect firm, Fivecat Studio, and the route he took to achieve his success. Believing that "sharing what you know" only makes the profession stronger and more powerful, Mark shares his 5 Steps to Successful Sa...
42m Feb 18, 2016
42m
39: A Legacy of Architecture Built on a Foundation of Trust, Passion and Orchestration
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Josh Rudolph, Principal of Rudolph Architects, about his firm’s unique approach to Architecture. Lead by Principal Joshua G. Rudolph, Denver based Rudolph Architects is a full service architectural and design firm specializing in timeless residential design, innovative remodels and sensitive restoration. With the power of design, Rudolph ...
51m Feb 03, 2016
51m
38: Avoid Mistakes by Creating a Process to Listening to Your Customers
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Michael Knorr, Owner of Michael Knorr Architecture, about his secrets to truly getting to the bottom of his clients’ desires. While listening to your customers’ needs is important, a process needs to be implemented to ensure everyone is on the same page, which results in happy clients. Michael is licensed in 13 states and shares his exper...
43m Jan 20, 2016
43m
37: Growing Architecture Firms through Business Expertise and Resources
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Todd Reding-President and CEO of Charrette Venture Group about his firm’s unique approach to growing the Businesses of Architecture firms. Lead by President/CEO Todd Redding and Chairman Matt Ostanik-AIA, the ultimate goal of Charrette Venture Group is to serve as an investment firm that helps growing design firms. Investments can be in t...
58m Jan 06, 2016
58m
36: Look Out Contractors and Architects, the Art of Construction is Getting Bigger and Better in 2016!
Did you miss out on listening to the Art of Construction in 2015? Devon and Kevin give us a synopsis of what you missed and let us know what to expect in 2016! This is the last show of the Art of Construction in 2015, but don’t fret, 2016 is just around the corner and Devon and Kevin have killer interviews up their sleeves! In every job there is something to be learned. On this episode Devon a...
28m Dec 22, 2015
28m
35: The Importance of Communication and Collaboration in the Residential Design Arena
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Don Goerig –Owner of Goerig Design about his firm’s unique service of creating collaborative design from the very beginning to the final turn of the key on finished residential projects…. A story that will generate results for your business…. Hear the story of how Don Goerig’s passion for design dates back to age 10 and how he’s combined...
45m Dec 10, 2015
45m
34: Exceeding Expectations Starts with the First Contact Your Customers Have with Your Company
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Becky Hogstad, MVWD’s receptionist extraordinaire, to learn how important an energetic, quality receptionist as the first point of contact with your customers will increase your bottom line. Through this conversation you’ll hear a receptionist point of view on what it takes to provide excellent customer service and build strong relations...
36m Nov 25, 2015
36m
33: An In Depth Look at Exciting Developments from the Andersen Corporation
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Sal Abbate, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Andersen Corporation to get an in depth look at exciting developments with Andersen Windows & Doors and how these can benefit Architects, Builders and Contractors. You’ll gain insight from Sal, who is responsible for driving all Andersen’s sales, marketing, field service, customer service ...
1hr 15m Nov 11, 2015
1hr 15m
32: Building a Successful Project Through Collaboration and Teamwork: An in depth look at the EIP Show Home
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION we discuss details about the MVWD/EIP Grape Street Home project with a variety of EIP (Elite Industry Partners) members about their impressions of the completed project. Through this conversation you'll see firsthand how "building a successful project through teamwork" can blossom with a collaborative project like the EIP Grape Street Show Home. Membe...
1hr 29m Oct 28, 2015
1hr 29m
31: Building a Timeless Home in an Instant Age
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Brent Hull, Owner and President of Hull Historical, about what goes into Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age and how you can leverage this art to grow your business. Brent Hull is a nationally recognized authority on historic design, architecturally correct moldings and millwork. Trained in the art of museum quality preservation ...
49m Oct 15, 2015
49m
30: Turn Your Design-Build Business into a Successful Custom Platform for Owners, Architects and other Building Professionals
Doubletree Designs is family owned Design-Build firm based in the Denver Metro area, creating successful projects throughout the State of Colorado. The firm was founded by Lee and Deborah Lambert and now their daughter, Hanna, is running most of their field supervision. Doubletree does large timber inspired homes, to Modern and Traditional framed custom homes with nearly half of their business ...
1hr 10m Sep 30, 2015
1hr 10m
29: Successful Glass Solutions for Building Professionals
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, Andy Buonsante, Owner of Buonsante Glass, Inc. discusses how providing custom residential and commercial clients with reliable Interior Glass Solutions has become the foundation of his growing Shower Enclosure and Replacement business. Buonsante Glass is a premiere glass company serving the greater Denver area. They pride themselves on high quality w...
48m Sep 16, 2015
48m
28: How to Generate Real Dollars for Your Business by Creating Effective Social Visibility utilizing Houzz.com
In today's business world you have to take advantage of targeted marketing to get new business and keep up with the changing market place. Houzz.com has grown from less than a dozen employees in 2009 to over 600 employees in 2015 and has a growing customer base of over 35 Million home owners worldwide. On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear from David Mayer, Industry Marketing...
40m Sep 02, 2015
40m
27: What “Performance Standard” Means for You
Travis Price, Territory Sales Manager at Endura Products, Inc., talks with us about what a PERFORMANCE STANDARD can MEAN for YOU. Travis also shares with us how to prevent costly headaches when it comes to exterior door system failures. This show is full of valuable information for architecture and construction professionals looking to improve their company standards and efficiency. Endura Pro...
1hr 2m Aug 19, 2015
1hr 2m
26: 3 Important Factors for Architects, Builders and Contractors to Complete a Successful Project!
Kevin F. Keefe is a former home builder, general contractor & developer and is currently a Sales Consultant and the CRO (Chief Relationship Officer) at Mountain View Window & Door (MVWD). On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we hear from Kevin about how his background in virtually all aspects of the building business, has given him a unique perspective into building successful working r...
49m Aug 05, 2015
49m
25: The Holistic Practice of Architecture and Improving Your Business in the Building Spectrum
Christine G. H. Franck, Advanced research in traditional architecture, Traditional Architecture, University of Colorado Denver, Grow business, Architectural education, ICAA, Built environment, Residential design, building designers, traditional building
56m Jul 22, 2015
56m
24: Elite Industry Partners and the Grape Street Show Home; Building Your Brand Through Teamwork...
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Beth Klepper, Director of Operations Mainstream Films, LLC, and Adam Sinclair, Project Manager-EIP Grape Street Show Home and Sales Consultant at MVWD, about the EIP-Grape Street Show Home project. We discuss details about theproject with Beth and Adam and how each industry partner is like a chapter in a book all working together in syner...
51m Jul 08, 2015
51m
23: How the Tradition of Classical Architecture Can Help You in Your Modern Building Business!
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we have a chat with Chad Cox, President of The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), Rocky Mountain Chapter. Their website states that ICAA teaches the fundamentals of architecture through the exploration and study of the classical tradition. It exists to perpetuate the cultural memory of the past as a resource for architectural issues in ...
50m Jun 24, 2015
50m
22: Behind Every Person and Business There is a Story to be Told...
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Beth Klepper, Founder and Owner of Mainstream Films, LLC, about her firm’s unique service. Discover how creating a great video, with storytelling at its core, will generate results for your business. Beth Klepper’s passion for storytelling, combined with the power of video, has helped her clients develop important messaging that generate...
55m Jun 10, 2015
55m
21: Why have an attorney you trust on speed dial?
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Thomas (Tom) P. Walsh III-Attorney at Law about his firm’s unique service of providing legal strategies and solutions for business owners. Hear the story of how Tom Walsh’s passion for the Law helps his clients stay out of trouble as well as resolve legal disputes when they present themselves. Through this discussion you will learn how h...
40m May 27, 2015
40m
20: Unique Home Building by a Very Unique Homebuilding Duo
On this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Mike and Peggy Zagrzebski, Owners of Zag Built Custom Homes. They have built a loyal following of home buyers in the greater Colorado Western Slope area also known as Grand Junction, Mesa and the surrounding counties. Mike and Peggy Zagrzebski share their story of how they have created a successful company building distinctive custom hom...
51m May 13, 2015
51m
19: Keeping Your Ideal Customers and Growing Your Career
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, hear the story of how Adam Sinclair, Sales Apprentice turned hard work into a full time role as a Sales Consultant at Mountain View Window & Door. Adam Sinclair started as a sales apprentice and by practising what he preaches, worked his way up to full time Sales consultant at Mountain View Window & Door. He’ll let you in on his ways of taking care a...
1hr 1m Apr 29, 2015
1hr 1m
18: Turning a Seasonal Contracting Business into a Year Round Power House
Hear how Tyler Coomes, Owner of Conifer Gutter Service & Best Awning Company is scaling a nearly 40 year old locally owned and family operated small business for success. He talks about taking care of and keeping your ideal customer while scaling and growing your business.  Get an insight into how this straight forward business has evolved into a “weather management” business. Tyler Coomes has...
42m Apr 15, 2015
42m
17: Solutions Before | Solutions After Your Construction Project
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear from Bradley A. Schmidt, AIA Vice President – Architecture and Ryan J. Barnes, PE - Forensic Architectural Engineer at SBSA (Solutions Before Solutions After) about their firm’s unique service of providing solutions before and after your construction project. They manage risk in advance as well as provide solutions after your project is co...
53m Apr 01, 2015
53m
16: How to Create Social Footprints in the Building Industry that will Generate Real Dollars in Your Business
On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear from Dennis Schaefer, President of visiblebuilder.com about his company’s approach to building effective Social Media Visibility and how critical this platform is to your bottom line in today’s Building Services Industry. In today's business world you have to take advantage of social media to get ahead. Houzz, Porch, Facebook, Twitter, Li...
52m Mar 18, 2015
52m
15: Love Where You Live - How to achieve this objective for your ideal customer
On this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear from Sarah “Slew” Lewis Design Consultant & Association Liaison with Decorative Materials about their approach to building effective relationships within the design, architectural and builder communities, and how critical this relationship building is to your bottom line. So what is Slew's "Secret Sauce"? Start with learning what your cu...
38m Mar 04, 2015
38m
14: Selling the Right Way
On this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear from Matt Rowe, Vice President at The Carruthers Group about his firm’s approach and process to building effective relationships and creating a productive selling formula that can benefit you. So what is Matt's "Secret Sauce"? Start with building trust and be likeable in the sales process. Be consistent and take one step at a time on a co...
57m Feb 18, 2015
57m
13: The Power of Networking
On this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear from Chris Armenta, Marketing/Business Development guru at Blind Corners & Curves. He discusses their approach to building valuable business relationships through networking and how it can benefit your business. So what's Chris' "Secret Sauce"? Start with a long term networking plan, be unique in your personal presentation and be consiste...
49m Feb 04, 2015
49m
12: Give and You Will Get More In Return
On this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, hear the story of how the Home Builders Foundation of Metro Denver provides accessibility solutions and home modifications for individuals with disabilities and financial need through the collaborated efforts of people like you in the home building industry. Projects are considered based on an accessibility need, funds and resources available at the ...
38m Jan 21, 2015
38m
11: Creating the Right Sales Culture to Grow Your Business
On this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, hear the story of how Devon Tilly-President and Brett Reitmair-Sales Manager at Mountain View Window & Door are scaling a business for success and how to create the right sales culture. They’ll talk about finding your WHY, your ideal customer, and the likely mistakes you’ll make along the way to scaling and growing your business. Also, get an insight ...
54m Jan 14, 2015
54m
10: Does Your Tile & Stone Supplier Excel at Complex Projects?
In this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, we talk with Cory Williams, Business Development Manager with Brekhus Tile & Stone, Inc. about their approach and process to historic renovations & other complex projects that can benefit you. So what's Cory's "Secret Sauce"? Start with a bidding process that reflects consideration of best-priced materials, informed consultation, quality craftsmanshi...
45m Jan 09, 2015
45m
9: Protecting Your Construction Projects
In this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear Stephanie Beninati, owner of Strategic Insurance Services and Bonded Builders, as she gives an important outline on how to protect your construction projects now and in the future. So what’s Stephanie’s “Secret Sauce”? Understanding the complicated world of construction liability and warranty coverage and then building relationships with ...
45m Dec 10, 2014
45m
8: Strategic Planning & Processes to Help Business Owners Grow Revenue
In this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear from Jaime Rowe, owner of Tuesday Consulting. She outlines their program to help Business owners grow revenue by implementing strategic planning & processes. Their ‘Focused Path Consulting’ process provides business owners with the exact steps needed to improve their customer satisfaction scores and increase revenue. So what’s Jaime’s “Se...
46m Dec 03, 2014
46m
7: Navigating the Health Insurance Arena for Business Owners
On this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you'll hear an interesting approach to navigating the rough waters within the health insurance arena for companies and their workforce from Nelly Sinclair, Benefits Manager with Visceral Solutions Inc. So what's Nelly's "Secret Sauce"? Navigating the choppy waters of the health benefits world Nelly helps both business owners and their workforce find ...
37m Nov 26, 2014
37m
6: Historic Remodel Tips from a Top Notch Design Build Firm
In this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, you’ll hear an interesting perspective about historical renovation projects in Denver from premier Design Build expert Paul Fread, Design & Operations Manager with Classic Homeworks So what’s Paul’s “Secret Sauce”? Start with the best possible design, then provide continuous communication with customers throughout the process, letting them know up fro...
29m Nov 19, 2014
29m
5: Price Qualifying is the key to a successful sale
Polly Lestikow, co-owner of the Closet Factory will provide some great tips on Price Qualifying.... getting potential customers to open up and share their expectations at the beginning of the process to set a better foundation from the start, saving time and money and creating a better customer experience. For a Contractor, new home builder or re modeler, the Idea addressing pricing concerns e...
33m Nov 12, 2014
33m
4: Franchise or not, setup your business to succeed
On this Episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, Ben Wood, owner- Archadeck® of the Foothills shares his story about transitioning from a successful career in the financial arena to owning and developing a successful outdoor living construction franchise. #Archadeck #Timbertech #BenWood
50m Nov 05, 2014
50m
3: Making the Hiring Process the Foundation for Success
On this episode of The Art of Construction, you’ll hear great ideas about the Hiring Process... getting and keeping good people from Brian Workman, owner of The Blind Corners & Curves. For a Contractor, new home builder or remodeler, the Idea of hiring and keeping good talent is a daunting process. Blind Corners & Curves has become one of Denver’s largest distributors of blinds, plantation shu...
37m Oct 24, 2014
37m
2: Real Estate Expert Partnering with Contractors
On this episode of Art of Construction, you’ll hear great insights from a unique brand of Real Estate agent, who focuses on partnering with contractors, new home builders, remodelers and Investors - Michael Beninati, Owner of The Beninati Group at Coldwell Banker Previews International. For a Contractor, new home builder or remodeler, the Idea of relying on a Real estate agent may initially se...
39m Oct 22, 2014
39m
1: What Is a Podcast: Business Branding & Development
On this episode of Art of Construction, we learn first hand about targeted business practices, branding & development from Nick May, Owner of Walls By Design. Their branding slogan, “Painters by Trade…Artist at HEART" The very idea about telling a prospective customer that you may not be the right fit for them immediately conjures up thoughts of fear, loss & anxiety. Yet, as we hear from Nick ...
38m Oct 22, 2014
38m