Early on in our company’s life, I was keenly aware of my inability to build a company. This is probably normal. Most men feel it when they marry or have their first child – at least I did. How was I to build a company that could survive all the hard times that would inevitably …
Warren Buffet once said that you only find out who has been swimming naked when the tide goes out. Over my short 46 years of life, I’ve seen the tide go out more than I can count on both hands. Some have been recessions and some have been more personal. The current crisis would be …
In the world of commercial construction, competition is king. How many projects have you lost to a lower bidder? How many of those lost bids did you know that your bid offered more value, but the price was higher. This is a common story and a common problem. Too often, the problem isn’t our price, …
Many paint suppliers spin off new products from existing ones that are just glorified enhancements to their existing product line. We almost never trust a new product release without first using it and seeing if it stands the test of time. Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel is an exception to this rule. It has been a …
PPG has just revisited its product line and we are excited about most of the changes. The change that makes us most excited is the addition of Manor Hall to its company store offerings. We plan on trying this premium product out on a few upcoming jobs to see if it lives up to the …
