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Remodelers Making a Difference in Their Local Councils
The latest in a series that profiles members of local NAHB Remodelers who are strengthening their local councils through networking and recruiting new members. The grassroots champions who are being highlighted in this series have collectively recruited more than 400 new members for the NAHB Remodelers to date.
 Steve Hoffacker, CAASH, CAPS, CMP, CSP, MIRM
Principal
Hoffacker Associates
West Palm Beach, Fla
Business size and focus: Consulting firm primarily focused on serving small- to mid-sized home builders and remodelers.
What he does: “I help my clients take their operations to the next level by providing coaching, mentoring and strategic assistance in sales, marketing and business development.
“I also help them build new skill sets outside their ‘comfort zone’ — such as builders who want to try their hand at doing sales.”
Biggest misconception about his work: “That a builder can be too small to use or afford any help. In my experience, it’s especially the smaller businesses that get the biggest benefits.
“At the same time, not every small business owner wants to grow. For example, some of my clients are fine with building one or two custom homes a year and just need guidance in becoming more efficient and profitable.”
Proudest association accomplishment: “Last year, I helped start a Remodelers’ Council at the Gold Coast Builders Association. Just by talking about the council with colleagues, we’ve grown it into a group with more than 30 members.”
Favorite resource: “My network, developed over the years through interaction with clients, association contacts and fellow council members.”
Advice to others: “Create and sustain a solid network of friends and colleagues. Be open to new things and to asking for and sharing advice.”
 Increase Your Professional Credibility
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Remodelers who earn the CGR become members of an exclusive national program and gain recognition as industry leaders.
To learn more about the CGR designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo, or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.
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