DreamMaker NewsMakers Archives
December 2007
The S-Curve
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
As we mature in our leadership and management skills, the need for proven business models, systems and tools is necessary to maintain momentum in our business growth and maturity. I would like to share with you one of these models, known as the S-curve.
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November 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Partners With Ellen Cheever to Design Signature Showrooms
WACO,Texas (Nov. 13, 2007) — DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, Inc., a national leader in home remodeling, has retained nationally-recognized author, speaker and award-winning designer Ellen Cheever to create a standardized showroom model for the company.
November 2007
Business for Sale
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
If your business is one of your nest eggs, you might want to start examining it closely. Because, whether you want to retire in two years or twenty, what you do today can go a long way toward what you will get tomorrow when it’s time to sell your business.
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October 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Celebrates National Kitchen and Bath Month
Waco, Texas (October 2007) – To kick off National Kitchen and Bath Month, celebrated throughout October, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is providing homeowners with the following educational information to help them find the right remodeling professional for their individual needs.
October 2007
Managing the Design Process
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
Every remodeler takes a different approach to managing the design process. So, is it really all that surprising when two similar jobs located in two similar markets handled by two different remodelers end up with drastically different profits?
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September 2007
Spread The Word
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
Throughout my career, I’ve seen an evolution in many business functions—one being the changing role of public relations (PR) in daily business operations...
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http://www.housingzone.com/proremodeler/article/CA6474452.html
August 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen® Names Glaser Franchise Director
WACO, Texas – (August 14, 2007) – DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, a national leader in home remodeling, has appointed Dan Glaser as franchise director.
August 2007
Remodelers Lead By Example
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
Leadership is often confused with management. They are closely related, yet have distinctions making them quite different...
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July 2007
Recruting A Players
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
Many business leaders have a vision that one day their business could run without them working full time. The motivation for this varies....
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June 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen® Names New Franchise Support Manager
WACO, Texas – (June 14, 2007) – DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, a national leader in home remodeling, has appointed Jim Young as a franchise support manager.
June 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen® Names Bartlett Special Projects Director
WACO, Texas – (June 14, 2007) – DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, a national leader in home remodeling, has appointed Jimmy Bartlett as special projects director.
June 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Danbury Named to Remodeling Magazine’s “Big 50”
WACO, Texas (June 11, 2007) –DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide® of Danbury has been named one of the nation’s best remodelers in Remodeling magazine’s “Big 50,” published in the May issue.
June 2007
An Overlooked Key To Success
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
More than two years ago I wrote about what I have determined are the “six key attitudes to success” in any area of life, especially business...
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http://www.housingzone.com/proremodeler/article/CA6447017.html
May 2007
Homeowner Needs and Trends Get Covered
In New Publication from The Dwyer Group®
WACO, Texas (May 7, 2007) – Finding well-rounded information about a home can be difficult. Home magazines often focus on only one area, such as a family’s health, a home’s structural integrity or do-it-yourself projects. That’s all changed.
May 2007
The Numbers Game
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Profesional Remodeler Magazine
There is an old saying, “numbers don’t lie.” This is true, but they can also be very confusing. Why is that?...
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April 2007
Outside Resources
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
In business, we are so busy with the day-to-day operations that it’s tough to find time to innovate. This is compounded because many times we lack the confidence about what and how to innovate...
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http://www.housingzone.com/proremodeler/article/CA6429219.html
March 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen® Names Brooks Communication Manager
WACO, Texas – (March 8, 2007) – DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, a national leader in home remodeling, has appointed Jamie Brooks as communication manager.
February 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen® Names Mills Franchise Director
Waco, Texas – (Feb. 20, 2007) – DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, a national leader in home remodeling, has appointed James Mills as franchise director.
February 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Named To Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2007 Franchise 500
WACO,Texas (Feb. 1, 2007) — DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, Inc., a national leader in home remodeling, is ranked #323 in Entrepreneur magazine’s 28th annual Franchise 500 ranking the top franchise opportunities. The list honors franchises that offer the best opportunities for success based on criteria such as financial strength, stability, growth rate and size of system. DreamMaker® rose 20 places in the ranking from #343 in 2006.
February 2007
THE FUTURE OF HOME REMODELING
WACO, Texas (February 2007) - Looking for the next home remodeling trend? Well, search no further than your everyday news segment detailing the depleting ozone layer, the latest hybrid cars and the newest energy efficient products. Eco-friendly issues and products, along with advanced technology are in, making its way into today’s American homes.
February 2007
Fine Tune Your Marketing Plan
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
It all begins with becoming very clear about what you are selling and what your unique selling proposition “USP” is...
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http://www.housingzone.com/proremodeler/article/CA6412960.html
January 2007
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Names McCadden Director of Business Innovations
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Names McCadden Director of Business Innovations
WACO,Texas (Jan. 30, 2007) — DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen®, Inc., a national leader in home remodeling, has named Shawn McCadden to director of business innovations.
January 2007
The Benifits of Adversity
Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor
Professional Remodeler Magazine
One of the best teachers we can ever have is a time of adversity. It is not pleasant to go through short term adversity and it is definitely not when it’s long term...
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http://www.housingzone.com/proremodeler/article/CA6404481.html
