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Understanding Your Biggest Competitor
You may not think of yourself as a tour guide, therapist, doctor, marriage counselor, or investment advisor. But those are the skills custom builders need in today's market
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Women at WIRC: Jessica Cargile Talks Business Management and Work/Life Balance
Jessica Cargile owns and operates a custom building company with her husband, a dynamic that requires constant teamwork and an intentional effort to strike a healthy work/life balance
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Entries Closing Soon for Best in American Living Awards
Custom builders have only one week left to submit their projects for recognition
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The Power of Stories
At the 2023 Jeff Shore Sales and Marketing Summit, we sat down with author, speaker, trainer, and home building sales expert Ryan Taft to explore his thoughts on storytelling, including its role in successful sales and relationship building
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Backstory: Just Say Yes
Following his interests led The Construction Zone's Andy Byrnes to make his mark on the Arizona desert with projects others might avoid
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Selections Strategy
Collaboration holds the key to a smoother selections process that satisfies both client and builder
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Q&A: Green Conscience on Chicago's South Side
A city builder tackles affordability and environmental concerns
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Cash Isn't Just King, It's Your Lifeline
Four experts explain how paying attention to cash flow can help keep builders from robbing Peter to pay Paul
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Time-Machine Lessons
We ask custom builders: If you could redo your first house or revisit the first years of running your business, what would you do differently?
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Coming Soon: The New American Remodel 2019
The 2019 New American Remodel will blend modern design with a farm-to-table lifestyle
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Strategies for Maximizing Profit
Custom home builders talk about what they do on the front end of a project to achieve better margins
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Backstory: Good Chemistry
A scientist and an accountant combine their varied skills in a sustainable building company
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Syncing Great Client Expectations
Custom home builders share how managing client expectations can eliminate drama and create a better customer experience