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Stop Doing Their Jobs For Them!
Several years ago, I made a commitment to take charge of my company, put my priorities first, and focus on building a...
Never Give Customers More Than Promised!
For the past 35 years I have done business with thousands of subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers,...
Customer Focus = Bottom-Line Profit!
There are lots of ways to make a profit in the construction business. They include cutting costs, reducing overhead,...
Boost Your Bottom-Line!
20 Business Tools to Build Bigger Profits - Part 2 Buy Low & Still Sell High! Double Every Discount! Be Low &...
Boost Your Bottom-Line!
Buy Low & Still Sell High! Double Every Discount!...
DO or Die A Slow Death!
The economy is changing faster than most businesses can adjust to. Successful companies now need to work harder and...
Draft Your Business-Builder Blueprint!
Imagine you want to build your dream vacation lakefront home. You own the perfect 2 acre waterfront lot free and...
HOW TO MAKE 2009 FINE!
Do you think 2009 will be fine? As I travel around the country and speak to 1,000's of business owners and managers in...
New Years Resolutions That Work!
As the year end approaches, you get a little stressed-out over all the commitments you have to accomplish. This added...
Generate More Customers!
Of all the things you do to own, operate, manage and run your business, the most critical thing required to build a...
If I Could Start Over, What Would You Do Different?
Think of all the decisions you made over the last five to ten years that affected your future and where you are today....
Win More Contracts At Your Price!
Every construction company business owner wants to charge a higher price for their services and products. And...
Slow And Steady Wins The Race!
My wife and I get up every morning around 6 am, start the coffee, and together we read the Los Angeles Times and USA...
Margins, Mark-Up & Making Make More Money!
I just spoke at a national convention of specialty contractors. I left shocked at the number of business owners who...
The 8 Traits Of Great Companies!
Good news! Now is the best time you’ll ever have to take a hard look at how your company does business. Why wait? When...
Two Heads Are Better Than NONE! – Take Time To Plan Your Strategy
Imagine yourself stranded on a tiny island trying to make a strategic decision how to get off the island quickly and...
The 5% Factor!
In the good old days, construction companies were owned and run by builders. These proud, tough, hard working men (and...
Want To Stay Busy Or Make Money?
As a business owner, I bet you love what you do. You're really good at doing your work with pride, integrity, and...
Re-View, Re-Do & Re-New!
It's the start of a new season for your team. Over the last several years your team has won more games than it has...