Build a Better Remodeling Business Workshop

Companies interested in achieving Accreditation through NARI's Accredited Remodeling Company Program will find this workshop extremely helpful to implement the management elements required to pass the accreditation assessment.

ACCREDITATION APPLICATION FEE REDUCED! If you are already enrolled in the workshop and submit an application to enroll your company in the NARI Accredited Remodeling Company Program prior to the end of the workshop, you will receive $100 off the $350 Accreditation program application fee. 

Remodeling business owners who want to:

• lead their business to become a NARI Accredited Remodeling Company
• prepare their business for growth
• streamline operations and make the business easier to run day-to-day
• discover opportunities for increased revenues and profit margins
• make their business more attractive for sale
• make their business easier to pass on to the next generation

WORKSHOP START DATE: October 10, 2024

WHEN: 5 pm Central Time (6 pm Eastern, 4 pm Mountain, 3 pm Pacific)

WHERE: Conducted via Zoom

DURATION: 12 two-hour sessions over 6 months

Each month, there will be two workshop sessions, each with a different purpose and format:

The first will be a two-hour instruction session focused on helping you understand the purpose of implementing each management element discussed during this session, how to do it, best practices, and pitfalls. 

The second session will take place three weeks after the teaching session, during which time you will be responsible for taking what you learned in the previous session and implementing it within your company. During this two-hour feedback session, you will have an opportunity to share your work with the instructor and your classmates, ask questions about things you found challenging, and receive feedback for improvement. 

SCHEDULE:

October 10, 2024 Start Date
All sessions take place at 5 pm Central Time (6 pm Eastern, 4 pm Mountain, 3 pm Pacific). 

October 10 - Teaching Session - Business Management
October 24 - Review & Feedback Session - Business Management
November 7 - Teaching Session - Financial Systems
December 5 - Review & Feedback Session - Financial Systems
December 12 - Teaching Session - Job Costing
January 9 - Feedback Session - Job Costing
January 16 - Teaching Session - Production
February 6 - Review & Feedback Session - Production
February 13 - Teaching Session - Human Resources
March 6 - Feedback Session - Human Resources
March 13 - Teaching Session - Sales & Marketing
April 3 - Review & Feedback Session - Sales & Marketing

Susan Raisanen

Susan Raisanen is marketing director for TraVek, a leading Scottsdale, AZ remodeling firm, where she has used her marketing, sales, and business management expertise to consistently grow company revenues and market awareness of the TraVek brand. Susan was instrumental in leading the company through successfully becoming the first NARI Accredited Remodeling Company in their local market.
 
Susan is also the President of a sales and marketing tracking software company, Profit Finder Pro, where she helps business owners understand their numbers through use of the software program.
 
Susan has been involved with NARI for the past 6 years. She was the Vice President of the NARI Phoenix Chapter for two years before becoming President this year and has also been involved with the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce where she volunteers. Susan has appeared on various community message platforms to add value to the trades community, such as HouseTalk on News Talk 550 AM KFYI, and The Tim Faller Show of Remodelers Advantage.

Susan has also written and published two books:Track It to Crack It: The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Your Company's Full Profit Potential and Squeaky Cheese: The Ultimate Guide to Making Finnish Leipajuusto.
 

Non-Member Fee: $2750

NARI Member Fee: $2000