What's the investment
Ok this is getting really strange. Having never posted or even visited the Contractors Talk website before today, I was not sure what type of comments to expect, but I will assume that all of the less than pleasant posts were made in good fun.
What does it cost to be a full member of Remodelers Advantage, well the reality is that with dues, travel expenses, hotels, airfare etc. you can expect to invest between $6,000 and $8,000 per year. In addition to that if you are really serious about your business you will probably also spend about 24 to 40 hours in preparation for each of the twice a year seminars. Add that to the time you will spend away from work to attend these seminars and you are probably looking at a time investment of between 120 and 200 hours a year. This organization is only for people or are serious about their business and making it the best it can be.
What is the payback? Increased Revenues, Increased Gross Profit, Increased Net profit (yes the money that goes in your pocket), More clients, better clients, Jobs completed on time on budget, less slippage, higher employee moral, less employee turnover, higher customer satisfaction, more referrals, fewer call backs, less time at work, more time with your family, higher job satisfaction, less hassels and did I mention more money for you.
This is a true working network in which you get out of it what you put into it. Yes it cost a lot of money and time, but if you take it seriously it will pay dividends for years to come.
If you are looking to attend a few seminars located in some island resort and sit quietely in the back of the room drinking an (alcholic beverage of your choice) and then go home and tell everyone what a great time you had, then this organization is probably not a good fit. If you are serious about your business and making it better than an organization like Remodelers Advantage may be for you.
I do not have any specific personal experience with the other organizations that were mentioned in other posts, but I have heard good things about many of them. Before making a commitment to any organization you should do your homework and just like choosing a remodeler, check their references.
Good Luck
