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Sal Ferro, President of Alure Home Improvements  Long Island, NY has been chosen to serve on the panel of experts who will select the winners of Qualified Remodeler's 31st Annual Master Awards competition. Sal has lead the Alure team through seven projects on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Mark Richardson's column in Remodeling has earned a National Gold Award for Editorial Excellence from the American Society of Business Press Editors. According to ASBPE.org, "ASBPE's Awards of Excellence program is one of the most competitive there is for business-to-business, trade, association, and professional publications. The awards recognize outstanding work by magazines, newsletters, and digital media - Web sites, e-newsletters, digital magazines, and blogs. The competition is open to all U.S.-based publications. The top entries nationwide receive national awards." See Mark's Bio
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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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   It's true. There's not much wiggle room at the top. When you stop adapting, you'll be losing and you'll want out.
   When experts stop learning, they soon stop being leaders. Strong leaders are the first to recognize the need to keep learning. They don't rest on yesterday's theory, method or technology. They approach each day poised to learn something new in order to move another step forward. (Share your thoughts here.)
   When PRIME meets in Chicago on September 14, discussions will focus on how to stop wasting your marketing dollars. So, just how do you market to a public that is not in a spending mood?
   And how do you manage change to gain a genuine buy-in from your team? How do you create a positive morale in a negative economy? Cheerleading is no longer enough!
   PRIME members will drill through the rubble of what used to work to find what is working now!
   Some industry leaders have accepted the changing environment and have decided to play by new rules. These are the companies that will 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. Learn more about PRIME
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PRIME Announces September 14 - Chicago; Final Meeting of 2009; Focus on Marketing and Sales in the Current Recessionary Climate
PRIME Logo No Tag2PRIME 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.
    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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Mark Richardson Headshot 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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FAQs and more...FAQs

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! September 14 Meeting Information