In this episode of Construction Disruption, Todd Miller and Ryan Bell from Isaiah Industries are joined by Charlie Gindele, a veteran in the home improvement industry. Charlie shares insights from his 40-year-long career, from his time at Alcoa Building Products to his successful run with Renewal by Andersen. He discusses the shifting market dynamics in Southern California, the impact of recent wildfires, and emerging home improvement trends. 

Charlie also highlights the significance of knowing your business’s numbers, fostering a positive company culture, and effective marketing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of helping customers buy rather than just selling to them and suggests following industry thought leaders like Brian Gottlieb, Brian Kaskavalciyan, and Shawn Feurer. The episode wraps up with rapid-fire questions, revealing personal anecdotes and professional advice from Charlie.

Timestamps

02:01 Guest Introduction: Charlie Gindele

04:40 Charlie's Early Career and Transition to Retail

07:10 Southern California Market Insights

12:37 Rebuilding After Southern California Fires

16:59 Replacement Windows and Emerging Trends

22:58 The Dial One and Renewal by Andersen Journey

29:44 Franchise Advice: Look Before You Leap

30:09 Key Lessons for Business Success

33:14 The Importance of Marketing

38:21 Industry Thought Leaders to Follow

42:18 Final Thoughts and Advice

45:36 Rapid Fire Questions

53:45 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Connect with Charlie Online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-gindele-436aa661/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgindele

Website: https://www.charliegindele.com/

Email: charles.gindele1@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Charlie’s Books: https://amzn.to/4il6zZd

Beyond the Hammer Book: https://amzn.to/42zBDP1

Brian Kaskavalciyan - The Wealthy Contractor: https://www.thewealthycontractor.com/

Brian Gottlieb: https://briangottlieb.com/

Shawn Feurer Consulting: https://www.shawnfeurer.com/

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