 FAQs and more...
Q: I keep hearing about PRIME. What is PRIME? A: The short answer is
- Professional
- Remodelers
- In
- Management
- Excellence
PRIME is, in fact, a limited number of industry leaders and remodeling business owners/experts who meet together to discuss current issues and find solutions for doing business in today's economy.
Q: What are the PRIME topics of discussion? A: All PRIME discussions are real-time and relevant. The change in the business environment has, of course, been a continuing discussion. We have taken the time to assess business fitness, look at today's consumer, analyze and update marketing and sales approaches. Our agenda adapts very quickly to the changes that we see taking place.
Q: Who's in PRIME? A: PRIME is made up of the nation's largest and finest remodeling companies. Four of these companies have been named "Professional Remodeler of the Year." We have "Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year" award winners and nominees. There are national franchises and dealerships. Several are listed within the first 50 of Qualified Remodelers Top 500; all fall in the parameters of the top 200. There are single location businesses and multi-location organizations.
Q: What's unique about PRIME? A: There is NO OTHER place or group in the world where you can sit down with a council of experts such as these and have industry-specific and in-depth, small group discussions concerning the issues facing your business today. You will network with your peers, gain insight throughout the day and relax, develop valuable relationships and enjoy informal discussions around the dinner table.
Q: Can I be a part of PRIME? A: It depends. PRIME members must meet certain criteria in order to participate. Members are market exclusive on a direct non-competitive basis.
Q: Do I have to sign up for a full year? A: No. Attend one meeting to see if PRIME is for you. If you like what you experience, you will want to continue. PRIME members continue because of the dynamic nature of the meetings... not to fulfill a contract or obligation. If you find your first meeting is of no value to you whatsoever, your participation fee will be refunded.
Q: How do I get started? A: Simply call 757.344.4569 and talk with Joy or email joy@ebapproach.com. Or click here to download and submit the simple survey/application form to get started. PLUS you will receive a copy of Mark Richardson's book, "How FIT is Your Business" just for asking!
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$1 Billion is HOW MUCH?! Start counting now and hope to live long enough to finish!
 To count out loud to one billion, reciting the numbers in order with their full value (try, for
instance, 472,888,227 - four
hundred seventy-two million, eight hundred eighty-eight thousand, two
hundred twenty-seven)it will take you 95 years to complete your task. Here are some other ways to calculate 1,000,000,000. - One billion seconds ago, it was 1977.
- One billion minutes ago, Jesus was alive.
- One billion dollars is the combined annual sales volume generated by this small elite group of remodelers known as PRIME.
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Receive your FREE copy of Mark's new book "How FIT Is Your Business?" by calling me today! Just ask if you can be a part of PRIME ...the book is yours...just for the asking! Talk with me personally...Joy at 757.344.4569
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Greetings!
Have your marketing tactics changed over the last 12 months? Are you spending more time, effort and dollars to get your message out? Has your message changed? Now is the time to rethink the message you are sending to your customers. This is the time to put yourself in the consumer's place and consider what appeals to you, not as a provider, but as a consumer. Are you more interested in total cost or in value? Are you looking for a bargain? Do you consider that this is a good climate to negotiate? Are you taking more time to consider spending your dollars? Your message should communicate those things that are important now. Today. ( Share your thoughts here.) Pepsi recently spent millions to change their logo and bottle design. Whether or not this will increase sales has yet to be determined, but the point is that they are doing something. Have you looked at your company's logo lately? Is it modern and appealing? It won't cost you millions to freshen your look, but a freshly updated logo may get people to take a second look at your company. To get your customer's attention takes more thought, more action on your part than ever before. You won't get their business until you first get their attention. Some industry leaders have accepted the changing environment and have decided to play by new rules. These are the companies that will still be thriving in two to five years and beyond. What are the new rules? We are writing them every single day! Are you up to the challenge? Join with PRIME'S major industry leaders and design your plan through expert collaboration.
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PRIME Announces September 14 - Chicago; Final Meeting of 2009; Focus on Marketing and Sales in the Current Recessionary Climate
PRIME will meet on Monday, September 14 at the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago. These top performers will come together to discuss vital issues facing their businesses today. PRIME members are digging deeper and finding a new focus. Members walked away from the May meeting with pages and pages of ideas and action items to improve their businesses, bring in leads and close more sales. Topics for discussion are always real-time and relevant. What do top business owners want to know? That is the question that directs the agenda for PRIME meetings. Real-time. Relevant. Economic. Strategic. Thriving. PRIME is for those who run successful businesses but continue to pursue the means of achieving more excellent results. If you are looking to improve your game, play with the best! Challenge yourself to play with the champions. Call 757.344.4569 today or email joy@ebapproach.com for more information. Applicants must meet criteria to participate. Receive your free copy of Mark Richardson's book "How FIT is Your Business?" by calling today for information about PRIME.
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PRIME facilitator, Mark Richardson has criss-crossed the country with his message concerning the outlook for the remodeling industry in this current economy. He has helped thousands of business owners understand the importance of taking a hard look at their own organizations to determine a course of action to a healthier business through his book, "How FIT is Your Business." Named one of the "Ten Who Will Remake the Remodeling Industry" in this century by Remodeling Magazine, Mark Richardson, CR, is the Co-Chairman of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc and President of Case Handyman and Remodeling LLC. Mark now oversees a $100 million enterprise consisting of four Metropolitan Washington D.C., locations and national operations of Case in one hundred eighty territories. He has been featured in national media outlets such as HGTV, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Market Watch and Forbes Magazine among others. He holds a seat on the Remodeling Futures Board of Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies. Mark is also an active Board Member of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Washington. In 2008, he was inducted into the National Association of Home Building (NAHB) Remodelers Hall of Fame. Mark shares his leadership, insight and expertise as he leads frank, open discussions throughout the day at PRIME meetings.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Congratulations to Gary Marrokal - Chrysalis Multi-Award Winner - Marrokal Construction took home the following awards:
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR - Western Region; DECK/PORCH - Western Region;
BEST GREEN REMODELING PROJECT $100,000-$250,000
National Winner; BEST GREEN REMODELING PROJECT OVER $250,000 - Western Region.
Tom Kelly of Neil Kelly, Inc. in Portland, Oregon and Chris Edelen of LeafGuard by Beldon in San Antonio, Texas were named national finalists for the Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Remodeling Leadership Conference in Alexandria, VA. Tom and Chris are active members of PRIME. The winner will be announced at the Remodeling Show which meets in Indianappolis in October.
Sal Ferro of Alure Home Improvements in New York was the 2008 winner of this prestigious award.
Kyle Whalen and Rob Hundley of BACK Construction in Lexington, Kentucky were inducted into the 2009 Class of Big50 Remodelers.
Scott Mosby of Mosby Building Arts in St. Louis, Missouri was a featured speaker at HGTV's kick-off event of Rebuilding Together St. Louis -- a project to repair and remodel
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When PRIME began less than one year ago, it was our passion to "Build Business Excellence" by bringing together the best in the remodeling industry. Just as competing against the best will sharpen your game, so collaborating with the top minds in the country will sharpen your business and your perspective. What are the the nation's leading companies doing to bring in AND CLOSE more leads? What marketing strategies are working for them? How do they make the tough decisions in a difficult environment? Answers to these questions can take your business to the next level. PRIME is the newest and most talked about council in the the remodeling industry. One participant said it this way, "PRIME is the graduate school of peer councils!" This is where excellence is hammered out and nailed down!
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Let's talk today!
Joy Kilgore, President Executive Business Approach

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