Building a Balanced Business

📅 January 15, 2026 ⏱️ 1:03:56 🎤 Kyle Hunt, Eric Foronberry

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0:00

Introduction & Job Tread

The episode opens with an introduction to Job Tread, a construction management software, and a brief overview of the episode's content featuring Kyle Hunt.
0:27

Kyle's Entrepreneurial Roots

Kyle recounts his early entrepreneurial ventures, from selling baseball cards online to creating a baseball statistics spreadsheet that landed him his first job in the contracting industry.
1:06

Building Remodelers on the Rise

Kyle explains the genesis of Remodelers on the Rise, starting as a marketing-focused service and evolving into a comprehensive business coaching platform during the 2008 economic downturn.
3:24

Community & Coaching Offerings

Kyle details the various offerings of Remodelers on the Rise, including a free Facebook group, a resource vault, a podcast, the VIP club, peer groups, and one-on-one coaching.
4:46

Importance of Conferences

Kyle highlights the value of attending conferences like the Rise Conference for inspiration, networking, and focused implementation, emphasizing the need for business owners to step away and recharge.
5:20

Key Takeaways from Rise

Kyle discusses the primary lessons attendees took from the Rise Conference, including refining sales processes, improving the handoff between design and production, understanding job costing, and developing marketing plans.
6:33

Overcoming Implementation Challenges

Kyle and Eric discuss common reasons for lack of implementation, such as overwhelm, lack of clarity, and the "bright shiny object" syndrome, advocating for focused effort and outside coaching.
8:10

Common Business Struggles

Kyle identifies the biggest struggles for remodel business owners: lacking financial understanding, haphazard sales processes, ineffective marketing, and challenges in leading a team.
9:20

Work-Life Integration & Prioritization

Kyle and Eric discuss the importance of work-life integration, with Kyle sharing personal insights and advice on prioritizing faith, marriage, and family over the relentless demands of business.
10:09

Connecting with Remodelers on the Rise

Kyle concludes by inviting listeners to connect with Remodelers on the Rise through their website, Facebook group, or podcast, offering a special incentive for sharing episode takeaways.

Speakers

Kyle Hunt

Founder, Remodelers on the Rise

Eric Foronberry

Host — CEO, Job Tread

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize financial literacy: Understand your numbers (P&L, gross profit, net profit) as it's foundational for growth and control.

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Refine your sales process: Develop a clear, multi-step sales process that moves beyond 'shooting from the hip' to a more elegant and effective approach, including charging for design and project development.

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Invest in marketing: Don't rely solely on referrals; actively develop and invest in a marketing plan to generate leads and select desired projects.

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Develop leadership skills: Embrace your role as a leader, guiding and inspiring your team, and making difficult personnel decisions to protect company culture.

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Seek outside guidance: Engage with business coaches, mastermind groups, or peer groups to gain fresh perspectives, accountability, and shared wisdom.

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Focus on implementation: Resist the urge to pursue too many ideas simultaneously; focus on one or two key improvements and drive them to completion.

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Prioritize work-life integration: Consciously prioritize family, personal well-being, and hobbies to avoid burnout and ensure the business supports your desired lifestyle, rather than consuming it.

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