I’ve Got My Son Back

I’ve Got My Son Back

Reading Time: 2 minutesI dropped in on a remodeling client to ensure she was as excited about the progress as I was. Standing there with a tear in her eye, she uttered these powerful words. The reason for the remodel is to expand her home to enable her son, who is...
The 4-Way Test For Remodeling

The 4-Way Test For Remodeling

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the owner of this construction company, I know that decisions must be made daily. I chose to follow the Rotarian’s 4-way test. I am just celebrating my 8th anniversary in the club. What a simple code to follow. I am also an Eagle Scout,...
All The Kings Men

All The Kings Men

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme reminds me of another situation in a string of unfortunate remodeling projects that I have been weaving into a story for a while. I hear about a remodeling project gone wrong fairly frequently, and I have finally...
Why Experience Matters?

Why Experience Matters?

Reading Time: 2 minutesI had the great fortune to visit a sage man named Dr. H at the recommendation of a professional athlete and friend. He coaches folks on how to get better at whatever they are doing. Although his specialty is athletics, I learned a tremendous...
ESGR Award Earned

ESGR Award Earned

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAndrew Dixon is an Army Reserve member who also works as our estimator. He recently deployed for a month, creating hardship for the company. The truth is that we sucked it up as a team and made it work. During his absence, he nominated Levco...
Laughing At Myself

Laughing At Myself

Reading Time: 3 minutesI was frustrated with a pot that uses electricity to heat water quickly. When I went to pour the water, it dribbled. For some reason, there is a screen filter in it, which I assumed was the cause, so I removed it, and it still dribbled. I tried...
Dealing With Changes Is Not Optional

Dealing With Changes Is Not Optional

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the owner and operator of a thriving, vital remodeling business, I experience things that a less involved owner might not. I like to say, “It’s always better to be on top of the wave than under it.” The one sure thing about...
Unsung Heroes Time To Shine

Unsung Heroes Time To Shine

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn any business, behind every successful owner is a group of dedicated people who believe in them and follow the leader into battle. I Am So Very Grateful In my life, I have been surrounded by these fantastic individuals. They are angels; they...
Problem Solving At A Very High Level

Problem Solving At A Very High Level

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe art of problem-solving has been improved for years, much like the science of evolution; it takes generations, and there is still a missing link. (or did scientists find it, and I just missed the memo) The Typical Process Someone identifies a...