Brad Hogan's guest appearances

Brad Hogan

The Tim Faller Show

Kevin Schultz

Chris Fox

Mike Carey

Ryan Murphy

Kevin O’Connor

Chris Bache

David Cooper

Ben Reynolds

Jack Miller

David Myers

Andy Moore

Jason Wright

John Murphy

Jeremy Kelley

Chris Peterson

OwlTail

Systems aren’t just for manufacturing or assembling a fast-food burger. There are tasks remodeling companies do every day, week, and month on every job. As your company grows, building systems into your business and production processes to standardize this work is a necessary step to avoid total chaos and wasted time. In this episode, Brad Hogan drops by to talk systems with Tim and Steve, and how they’ve made a huge difference in how his company works.  Brad’s the Production Manager for Hogan Design &amp; Construction, a full-service  design/build firm  in Geneva, IL, 45 miles west of Chicago. Hogan Design &amp; Construction  works on commercial and residential remodels. Brad started with the company  in 2002 as a laborer. He worked his way up the ranks, becoming Production Manager in 2011, and began developing, changing and implementing the systems that make Hogan Design &amp; Construction the premier choice for remodeling in the western suburbs of Chicago. The tipping point comes when you have more than one person handling everything, says Brad. Then you have to pin things down. To start, put together an outline of the project, from first contact with the client to the end of the job. Figure out how to repeat successes and avoid the mistakes you’ve had on previous jobs. A good set of systems allows you to track it all to see what works and what doesn’t. Listen as Brad explains how to get started building your own systems:  The Top 3 systems you need to implement Being open to changing the processes Talking with your team Getting people to buy in When to allow some flexibility Creating stop-gaps outside the systems Legal issues that may come up Setting expectations for trade partners And more…  It’s all about getting things done, creating structure, and making sensible, repeatable processes. Brad also gives Roundtables a shout-out for making him able to get all these systems tightened up and in place.

Systems aren’t just for manufacturing or assembling a fast-food burger. There are tasks remodeling companies do every day, week, and month on every job. As your company grows, building systems into your business and production processes to standardize this work is a necessary step to avoid total chaos and wasted time. In this episode, Brad Hogan drops by to talk systems with Tim and Steve, and how they’ve made a huge difference in how his company works. Brad’s the Production Manager for <a href="http://www.hogandesignandconstruction.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hogan Design &amp; Construction</a>, a full-service  design/build firm  in Geneva, IL, 45 miles west of Chicago. Hogan Design &amp; Construction  works on commercial and residential remodels. Brad started with the company  in 2002 as a laborer. He worked his way up the ranks, becoming Production Manager in 2011, and began developing, changing and implementing the systems that make Hogan Design &amp; Construction the premier choice for remodeling in the western suburbs of Chicago. The tipping point comes when you have more than one person handling everything, says Brad. Then you have to pin things down. To start, put together an outline of the project, from first contact with the client to the end of the job. Figure out how to repeat successes and avoid the mistakes you’ve had on previous jobs. A good set of systems allows you to track it all to see what works and what doesn’t. Listen as Brad explains how to get started building your own systems: <ul> <li>The Top 3 systems you need to implement</li> <li>Being open to changing the processes</li> <li>Talking with your team</li> <li>Getting people to buy in</li> <li>When to allow some flexibility</li> <li>Creating stop-gaps outside the systems</li> <li>Legal issues that may come up</li> <li>Setting expectations for trade partners</li> <li>And more…</li> </ul> It’s all about getting things done, creating structure, and making sensible, repeatable processes. Brad also gives <a href="https://www.remodelersadvantage.com/our-services/production-manager-roundtables-peer-groups/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Roundtables</a> a shout-out for making him able to get all these systems tightened up and in place.

Ep.30: Building Systems in Production with Brad Hogan

No matter how meticulously a job is planned, change orders are inevitable. They can either cost you or make money — the good news is, you get to choose!  In Episode 15, Tim and Steve learn how to make the profitable choice by putting the right systems and communication channels in place from Brad Hogan of Hogan Design &amp; Construction. Brad’s the Production &amp; Sales Manager at the Geneva, IL, company, and organization and leadership have always come naturally to him. Brad started as a carpenter, and worked his way up to his current positions. He’s developed, changed, and implemented new systems to make Hogan Design &amp; Construction stand out in the industry. We all know there are going to be changes and change orders on jobs. Avoiding miscommunication at the beginning — at the handoff from sales or in pre-construction — is one key to keeping change orders from costing you.  Brad’s insights into turning your change orders into more profitable jobs include:  How to structure your contract to avoid conflict Empowering your project manager or lead carpenter to handle change orders Preparing the client for unforeseen complications Establishing clear communication channels upfront How to get a higher markup on changes orders Holding the line with subcontractors And much more…  Getting a handle on your change order process is crucial to your bottom line, and Tim, Steve, and Brad are here to help! Click through to find out more about Hogan Design &amp; Construction. Thank You for the Shout-Out! We’re excited to see The Tim Faller Show named as one of the 5 Remodeling Podcasts You Need to Listen to, by Pro Remodeler Magazine in their July edition. THE #1 PRODUCTION EVENT FOR IMPROVING THE BOTTOM LINE  After an amazing turnout last year (more than 100 attendees) we are excited to host the 2nd Annual Production Conference, held alongside the 2018 Remodelers Summit in beautiful New Orleans, coming up in September. Register Today! 

No matter how meticulously a job is planned, change orders are inevitable. They can either cost you or make money — the good news is, you get to choose! In Episode 15, Tim and Steve learn how to make the profitable choice by putting the right systems and communication channels in place from Brad Hogan of Hogan Design &amp; Construction. Brad’s the Production &amp; Sales Manager at the Geneva, IL, company, and organization and leadership have always come naturally to him. Brad started as a carpenter, and worked his way up to his current positions. He’s developed, changed, and implemented new systems to make Hogan Design &amp; Construction stand out in the industry. We all know there are going to be changes and change orders on jobs. Avoiding miscommunication at the beginning — at the handoff from sales or in pre-construction — is one key to keeping change orders from costing you. Brad’s insights into turning your change orders into more profitable jobs include: <ul> <li>How to structure your contract to avoid conflict</li> <li>Empowering your project manager or lead carpenter to handle change orders</li> <li>Preparing the client for unforeseen complications</li> <li>Establishing clear communication channels upfront</li> <li>How to get a higher markup on changes orders</li> <li>Holding the line with subcontractors</li> <li>And much more…</li> </ul> Getting a handle on your change order process is crucial to your bottom line, and Tim, Steve, and Brad are here to help! Click through to find out more about <a href="http://www.hogandesignandconstruction.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hogan Design &amp; Construction</a>. <h2>Thank You for the Shout-Out!</h2> We’re excited to see The Tim Faller Show named as one of the <a href="https://www.proremodeler.com/you-need-listen-these-5-remodeling-podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Remodeling Podcasts You Need to Listen to</a>, by Pro Remodeler Magazine in their July edition. <h2>THE #1 PRODUCTION EVENT FOR IMPROVING THE BOTTOM LINE </h2> After an amazing turnout last year (more than 100 attendees) we are excited to host the 2nd Annual Production Conference, held alongside the 2018 Remodelers Summit in beautiful New Orleans, coming up in September. <a href="https://www.remodelersadvantage.com/production-conference" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register Today</a>!

Ep. 15: Making Money on Change Orders with Brad Hogan