<![CDATA[The Reno Ring]]>This is the place where we pull back the drywall and look at the framing of real live businesses. Everyone sees the finished kitchen on Instagram, but nobody talks about the behind the scenes of running a business.

]]>therenoring.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 00:16:45 GMTMon, 09 Mar 2026 17:49:34 GMT60Keren Duncan<p>This is the place where we pull back the drywall and look at the framing of real live businesses. Everyone sees the finished kitchen on Instagram, but nobody talks about the behind the scenes of running a business.</p>episodicKeren Duncantherenoring@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Dmitry Perstin - Bedrock Basements]]>The conversation covers the challenges and strategies of starting and managing a home renovation business, including marketing, client acquisition, automation, AI implementation, and the impact of the real estate market on home renovations. It also delves into the importance of transparency, managing customer expectations, and handling mistakes and unhappy customers. The conversation covers the process of differentiating a basement renovation business through personalized service, client interaction and qualification, the walkthrough and design process, quoting and designing, handling client expectations and budgets, understanding basement renovation costs, and client decision and contractor selection.

Takeaways

  • Timing is crucial for starting a business
  • Marketing strategies for home renovation businesses
  • Challenges of managing a renovation business
  • The importance of transparency and managing customer expectations
  • The impact of the real estate market on home renovations Differentiating through personalized service
  • Educating clients builds trust

Chapters

  • 00:00 Starting a Business in 2020
  • 13:05 Marketing Strategies and Sales Cycle
  • 20:18 Service Offerings and Business Evolution
  • 26:57 AI Implementation and Challenges
  • 33:47 Business Challenges in 2026
  • 39:24 Client Interaction and Qualification
  • 44:27 Quoting and Designing
  • 53:23 Understanding Basement Renovation Costs

Bedrock Basements:
https://bedrockbasements.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/BedrockBasementsLimited
https://www.instagram.com/bedrockbasements/
https://www.tiktok.com/@bedrockbasements.ca

]]>62ce4474-c841-44b2-a040-98439b2b6b16Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:17:06 GMT<p>The conversation covers the challenges and strategies of starting and managing a home renovation business, including marketing, client acquisition, automation, AI implementation, and the impact of the real estate market on home renovations. It also delves into the importance of transparency, managing customer expectations, and handling mistakes and unhappy customers. The conversation covers the process of differentiating a basement renovation business through personalized service, client interaction and qualification, the walkthrough and design process, quoting and designing, handling client expectations and budgets, understanding basement renovation costs, and client decision and contractor selection.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Timing is crucial for starting a business</li><li>Marketing strategies for home renovation businesses</li><li>Challenges of managing a renovation business</li><li>The importance of transparency and managing customer expectations</li><li>The impact of the real estate market on home renovations Differentiating through personalized service</li><li>Educating clients builds trust</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Starting a Business in 2020</li><li>13:05 Marketing Strategies and Sales Cycle</li><li>20:18 Service Offerings and Business Evolution</li><li>26:57 AI Implementation and Challenges</li><li>33:47 Business Challenges in 2026</li><li>39:24 Client Interaction and Qualification</li><li>44:27 Quoting and Designing</li><li>53:23 Understanding Basement Renovation Costs</li></ul><p></p><p>Bedrock Basements:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bedrockbasements.ca/" target="_blank">https://bedrockbasements.ca/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/BedrockBasementsLimited" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BedrockBasementsLimited</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bedrockbasements/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bedrockbasements/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bedrockbasements.ca" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@bedrockbasements.ca</a></p>no00:52:124Dmitry Perstin - Bedrock Basementsfull<![CDATA[John Kerr - Breelan Construction]]>The conversation delves into the origins of the business, the challenges faced during the early stages, and the evolution of the business over time. It also explores the importance of premium suppliers, project management, and humorous anecdotes from the early days. The conversation delves into the challenges of managing client expectations and dealing with surprises during home renovations. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication and highlights the need to navigate unexpected situations with clients.

Takeaways

  • Business Origins
  • Business Growth
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Premium Suppliers
  • Project Management Effective communication
  • Managing client expectations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Business Origins and Inspiration
  • 13:37 Early Influences and Mentors
  • 18:43 Acquiring the First Customer and Business Evolution
  • 25:03 Premium Suppliers and Product Selection
  • 31:54 Humorous and Cringe-Worthy Moments


Breelan Construction:
https://www.breelanconstruction.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BreelanConstruction/
https://www.instagram.com/breelan_construction

]]>13afd6e0-a664-45bd-9e37-2253836b4654Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:42:45 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the origins of the business, the challenges faced during the early stages, and the evolution of the business over time. It also explores the importance of premium suppliers, project management, and humorous anecdotes from the early days. The conversation delves into the challenges of managing client expectations and dealing with surprises during home renovations. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication and highlights the need to navigate unexpected situations with clients.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Business Origins</li><li>Business Growth</li><li>Customer Acquisition</li><li>Premium Suppliers</li><li>Project Management Effective communication</li><li>Managing client expectations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Business Origins and Inspiration</li><li>13:37 Early Influences and Mentors</li><li>18:43 Acquiring the First Customer and Business Evolution</li><li>25:03 Premium Suppliers and Product Selection</li><li>31:54 Humorous and Cringe-Worthy Moments</li></ul><p><br />Breelan Construction:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.breelanconstruction.com/" target="_blank">https://www.breelanconstruction.com/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/BreelanConstruction/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BreelanConstruction/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/breelan_construction" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/breelan_construction</a></p>no00:47:573John Kerr - Breelan Constructionfull<![CDATA[Jay Lin - Johnson’s Renovation & Contracting]]>The conversation with Jay Lin from Johnson's Renovating and Contracting covers the journey of starting and growing a renovation business, the challenges faced, and the strategies for success. It delves into the importance of building trust, leveraging local relationships, and managing customer expectations.

Takeaways

  • Building trust through clear communication and realistic expectations
  • Leveraging local relationships for referrals and community engagement

Chapters

  • 00:00 Starting the Business
  • 12:10 Challenges and Growth
  • 19:34 Seasonal Challenges and Pipeline Management
  • 27:19 Community Engagement and Success Stories

Johnson’s Renovation & Contracting:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xP4gq6TbxV381GU9

]]>ba61d476-00f8-4cb7-9c61-5b151b84902cThu, 12 Mar 2026 17:55:12 GMT<p>The conversation with Jay Lin from Johnson's Renovating and Contracting covers the journey of starting and growing a renovation business, the challenges faced, and the strategies for success. It delves into the importance of building trust, leveraging local relationships, and managing customer expectations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Building trust through clear communication and realistic expectations</li><li>Leveraging local relationships for referrals and community engagement</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Starting the Business</li><li>12:10 Challenges and Growth</li><li>19:34 Seasonal Challenges and Pipeline Management</li><li>27:19 Community Engagement and Success Stories</li></ul><p></p><p>Johnson’s Renovation &amp; Contracting:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xP4gq6TbxV381GU9" target="_blank">https://maps.app.goo.gl/3xP4gq6TbxV381GU9</a></p>no00:24:102Jay Lin - Johnson’s Renovation & Contractingfull<![CDATA[Brian Harvey - Premier Renovation Services]]>The conversation dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Brian George Harvey, a home remodeler, and his insights on customer relations, business growth, and the importance of premium suppliers. The discussion also highlights the significance of word of mouth marketing, customer reviews, and strategic pipeline management. Additionally, Brian shares a heartwarming story of his involvement in the Walls of Hope project, emphasizing the value of giving back to the community.

Takeaways

  • Word of mouth and customer reviews are crucial for business growth
  • Dealing with premium suppliers ensures quality and authenticity of materials
  • Managing the yo-yo effect of business demand requires strategic planning and pipeline management


Premier Renovation Services:
https://www.premierrenovationservices.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571035979612
https://www.instagram.com/premierreno885965/

]]>3a54bcbf-cdb2-470a-9d30-982c55d66f90Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:53:07 GMT<p>The conversation dives into the entrepreneurial journey of Brian George Harvey, a home remodeler, and his insights on customer relations, business growth, and the importance of premium suppliers. The discussion also highlights the significance of word of mouth marketing, customer reviews, and strategic pipeline management. Additionally, Brian shares a heartwarming story of his involvement in the Walls of Hope project, emphasizing the value of giving back to the community.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Word of mouth and customer reviews are crucial for business growth</li><li>Dealing with premium suppliers ensures quality and authenticity of materials</li><li>Managing the yo-yo effect of business demand requires strategic planning and pipeline management</li></ul><p><br />Premier Renovation Services:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.premierrenovationservices.ca/" target="_blank">https://www.premierrenovationservices.ca/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571035979612" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571035979612</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/premierreno885965/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/premierreno885965/</a><br /></p>no00:33:011Brian Harvey - Premier Renovation Servicesfull