Making Money in Cost Plus Remodeling with David Crane – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]

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While Cost Plus Remodeling isn’t for everyone, it can be an enjoyable and profitable way of doing business. If it is done well, it can be very rewarding and reduce the uncertainty of a market.

Guest David Crane joins this episode to share why cost plus remodeling has proven to be successful for his business and his clients, and why remodelers should adapt this form of a remodeling contract.

David is the CEO and President of Crane Builders in Nashville, Tennessee and has spent the past 34 years meeting clients’ needs with the highest standards in the remodeling and construction industry. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Construction and after spending 10 years in his hometown of New Orleans remodeling homes, he moved his business to Nashville where the company has been delighting clients since.

Victoria, Mark and David talk more about:

Some of the keys to successfully doing Cost Plus Remodeling
The differences in Cost Plus Remodeling vs. Fixed Price Remodeling
How to make a profit when you have to show the client your markup
What to do with your labor and Project Manager costs on a Cost Plus Project
And more…

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Making Money in Cost Plus Remodeling with David Crane – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted]

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While Cost Plus Remodeling isn’t for everyone, it can be an enjoyable and profitable way of doing business. If it is done well, it can be very rewarding and reduce the uncertainty of a market.

Victoria, Mark and David talk more about:

Some of the keys to successfully doing Cost Plus Remodeling
The differences in Cost Plus Remodeling vs. Fixed Price Remodeling
How to make a profit when you have to show the client your markup
What to do with your labor and Project Manager costs on a Cost Plus Project
And more…

Join The Waitlist For The 2025 Remodelers Summit

You’re Either On the List—Or You’re Out.

This isn’t just a waitlist. It’s your only shot at scoring 60% off your ticket to the most impactful, business-shifting event in the remodeling industry: The Remodelers Summit.

We’re talking about a one-day window to unlock unprecedented access to the event that industry leaders never miss. No second chances. No extensions. No exceptions.

One Day
One Link
One Chance

Once it’s gone—it’s gone.

Getting on the list is 100% free.
Missing this opportunity? That could cost you thousands in missed insights, missed connections, and missed growth.

Join the insiders who move fast, think big, and always stay ahead.

Are you in? Or are you out?

Get On The List

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While Cost Plus Remodeling isn’t for everyone, it can be an enjoyable and profitable way of doing business. If it is done well, it can be very rewarding and reduce the uncertainty of a market. Guest David Crane joins this episode to share why cost plus remodeling has proven to be successful for his business and his clients, and why remodelers should adapt this form of a remodeling contract. David is the CEO and President of Crane Builders in Nashville, Tennessee and has spent the past 34 years meeting clients’ needs with the highest standards in the remodeling and construction industry. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in Construction and after spending 10 years in his hometown of New Orleans remodeling homes, he moved his business to Nashville where the company has been delighting clients since. Victoria, Mark and David talk more about: Some of the keys to successfully doing Cost Plus Remodeling The differences in Cost Plus Remodeling vs. Fixed Price Remodeling How to make a profit when you have to show the client your markup What to do with your labor and Project Manager costs on a Cost Plus Project And more… Join The Waitlist For The 2025 Remodelers Summit You’re Either On the List—Or You’re Out. This isn’t just a waitlist. It’s your only shot at scoring 60% off your ticket to the most impactful, business-shifting event in the remodeling industry: The Remodelers Summit . We’re talking about a one-day window to unlock unprecedented access to the event that industry leaders never miss. No second chances. No extensions. No exceptions. One Day One Link One Chance Once it’s gone—it’s gone. Getting on the list is 100% free. Missing this opportunity? That could cost you thousands in missed insights, missed connections, and missed growth. Join the insiders who move fast, think big, and always stay ahead. Are you in? Or are you out? Get On The List The post Making Money in Cost Plus Remodeling with David Crane – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted .…

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