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Profitable Processes for Design-Build Firms

August 19 | 12 pm CT

In many design-build firms, the design phase is the weak link: projects run over budget, schedules slip, and clients get frustrated. General contractors are left trying to manage designers without the training, tools, or systems to do it effectively. The result? Wasted time, lost profit, and constant stress. This session introduces a proven system for turning your design department into a profit-driving part of your business.

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Stop Selling Projects—Start Selling Trust

September 23 | 12 pm CT

If you think doubling your sales means doubling your profits, think again! The construction industry isn’t built for cautious baby steps; it is a high-stakes game where the right moves can catapult you forward… or sink your margins fast. In this fast-paced, eye-opening session, we’ll expose the hidden pitfalls of scaling, why growth stalls, and the game-changing strategies that keep your profits soaring. 

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Beyond the Blueprint: Presenting Projects That Win Clients

October 21 | 12 pm CT

In many design-build firms, the design phase is the weak link: projects run over budget, schedules slip, and clients get frustrated. General contractors are left trying to manage designers without the training, tools, or systems to do it effectively. The result? Wasted time, lost profit, and constant stress. This session introduces a proven system for turning your design department into a profit-driving part of your business.

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Lessons of an Addict: Unlocking Intentional Leadership

November 18 | 12 pm CT

Leadership has never been about titles. It’s about who you are when the spotlight’s off, and the pressure’s on. And too many of us are leading by default, not by design. No one teaches us how to lead ourselves. So we lead from insecurity, ego, or fear, and then wonder why influence feels out of reach. Your leadership brand is already speaking. The question is, are you being intentional with what it’s saying?

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Design + Production: Leading the Teams that Build the Future

December 16 | 12 pm CT

Design and production teams are the heart of every remodeling business. When these departments work in silos, companies face miscommunication, costly mistakes, and leadership burnout. But when managers in these roles learn how to lead effectively, collaborate across departments, and inspire their teams, the result is stronger margins, smoother projects, and a better client experience.

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Build a Better Remodeling Business Workshop

Next Workshop Fall 2026

This live six-month online workshop guides remodeling business owners in building proven systems that improve efficiency, support growth, and make their businesses easier to manage. Over the course, you’ll collaborate with other remodeling business owners nationwide to enhance your business systems, making your company more organized, resilient, financially sound, and easier to manage.

Annual Conference

Save the Date

The 2027 NARI Annual Conference will be held April 12-14 in Atlanta, GA. Mark your calendars and plan to attend to learn, grow, and network to help enhance your remodeling business.

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