Building Successful Businesses
About this Event
Running a small construction or remodeling business in the Boston area comes with a unique set of headaches — and this seven-class peer support series is built to help you work through them with people who get it. Bring a pencil and your toughest business problem to learn from Paul Eldrenkamp, an expert in the residential construction industry. Together with other small business folks, Paul will help facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration and conversation.
Paul has 45 years of experience in the residential construction industry. He owned and managed a design-build remodeling firm for 38 years before selling it to his employees in 2021; he has spent a total of 25 years participating in and facilitating peer-to-peer industry support groups such as Business Networks, Remodelers Advantage, and the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s Building Energy Bottom Lines; and he has spend the last six years as a business consultant with HELM Construction Solutions of Brattleboro, VT. Across these experiences, he has had a chance to observe and analyze the practices of countless small construction businesses and develop a clear idea of which business habits lead to success — and which lead to struggles.
What We’ll Cover
Over seven classes (both in person and online) you will cover the following topics:
1) 9/24 - IN person
Successful businesses start with successful projects
2) 10/8 - ONLINE
Yes, no, maybe: Purpose-driven marketing and sales
3) 10/22 - IN person
“No surprises” project planning
4) 11/5 - virtual
Passing the baton from sales to production
5) 11/19 - IN person
Estimating strategies
6) 12/3 - virtual
Use and care of an operating budget
7) 12/17 - IN person
Becoming a better boss
Recommended for
Those who are running a small construction or remodeling business in the Boston area
Owners and leaders of small residential construction businesses
Others in the AEC industry in small practices or looking to begin their own firm or business
*Ticket price is for full series. No refunds are offered if you are unable to attend a class. Every other class meets in person at Boston Building Resources, 100 Terrace Street, Boston, MA. Alternating dates will meet virtually online. You are responsible for your own digital setup to attend online.
Member Discount
If you are a BBR income-qualified Plus Member you will have received a personal discount code applicable to all workshops. Learn more about Plus membership. If you have difficultly using the code, or have not received one, please email [email protected]. If the discounted price presents a financial hardship, please reach out as well.
Workshop Policies
Payment must be made at the time of registration through Eventbrite. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so through Eventbrite, under the following conditions:
- If at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, we will refund the cost of the class less registration fees.
- All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Only those who are registered will be able to attend the workshop (no unregistered companions). Contact us if you need reasonable accommodations.
Audio or video recording of workshops is not allowed. Please refrain from cell phone use during workshops.
Transportation and parking
Boston Building Resources is located a short walk away from the Roxbury Crossing station on the MBTA Orange Line.
We are close to the Southwest Corridor bicycle path.
If you are driving, there is free on-street parking on Terrace Street which has no time limit weekends and after 6:00 p.m.
Photo/Video Consent and General Release
By registering for this class, I hereby authorize Boston Building Resources to use pictures of me taken in a photograph, digital image, or video. I hereby release Boston Building Resources, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid video, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial. If I opt out, I will inform staff at the registration desk before class stating that I do not want to be in photos.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Session 1: 9/24
Info: Successful businesses start with successful projects: Why do some projects seem to flow perfectly while others don’t?
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Session 2: ONLINE: 10/8
Info: Yes, no, maybe: Purpose-driven marketing & sales: Explore strategies to eliminate “maybes” in your sales pipeline & create clear, purposeful client engagement that drives action.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Session 3: 10/22
Info: “No surprises” project planning: Discover how proactive planning reduces the risk of costly surprises & increases client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Session 4: ONLINE: 11/5
Info: Passing the baton from sales to production: Master the critical handoff from sales to production to ensure a seamless transition that preserves client trust & project momentum.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Session 5: 11/19
Info: Estimating strategies: Break down estimating into manageable, strategic steps that boost accuracy, confidence, and profitability.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Session 6: ONLINE: 12/3
Info: Use and care of an operating budget: Learn how to use an operating budget as a strategic tool to guide pricing, set goals, and maintain financial control.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Session 7: 12/17
Info: Becoming a better boss: Connect strong business practices to strong leadership and discover how to build a company that attracts and retains great employees.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 353.98
