Join Kyle for a conversation with AJ Ballantine, founder and CEO of Cornerstone Remodeling and Rendr about the importance of KPIs and OKRs in running a successful remodeling business. In this episode, AJ shares his invaluable insights on the role of a manager and coach when scaling a team and reveals practical tips on tracking KPIs to inform business decisions and identify areas for improvement. He highlights the significance of implementing the OKR framework to track progress and set measurable objectives aligned with business goals. Also, Kyle and AJ uncover the benefits of using Render, a software tool designed for remote sales and design that enhances workflow efficiency. Listen in and discover the key takeaway pointers of effective management and leveraging business tools to succeed in the remodeling industry! ----- Visit RemodelerRetreat.com and sign-up to join Kyle and his wife Sarah for the Remodel Your Marriage, Life, and Business Retreat, October 2nd-4th, 2024  ----- Takeaways Embrace the role of a manager and coach when growing a remodeling business and managing a team. Start tracking KPIs by identifying the most important metrics for your business and measuring them consistently. KPIs help you make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement in your business. Implement the OKR framework to set objectives and track measurable results that align with your business goals. Regularly review and adjust your KPIs and OKRs to ensure they are relevant and effective. Setting objectives and key results (OKRs) can help measure progress and hold teams accountable in a remodeling business. Objectives can be related to various areas of the business, such as decreasing slippage or improving job satisfaction. Key results are specific actions or metrics that contribute to achieving the objectives. Render is a software tool that enables remote sales and design in the remodeling industry, reducing cycle time and increasing efficiency.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:44 The Importance of Embracing the Role of a Manager 09:33 Getting Started with KPIs 13:16 Using KPIs to Make Informed Decisions 21:57 The Benefits of Regularly Reviewing and Adjusting KPIs and OKRs 22:02 Setting Objectives and Key Results 30:48 Measuring Progress and Accountability 36:09 Introducing Render: A Software Tool for Remote Sales and Design