Aug 05
Ever been to a movie where someone other than the star steals the show? Like Rupert Everett did in “My Best Friend’s Wedding”. On a recent jobsite visit that’s exactly what happened. On Wednesday, July 27th representatives from Mesker Door, Best/Stanley, Oshkosh Door, UGA Housing Authority, Juneau Construction and Architectural Door & Hardware met to discuss …
Jun 10
There is something that women talk about that men ought to know and I, in good conscience, can no longer keep quiet on the subject. No, it is NOT whose is bigger. Get your mind out of the gutter. Actually it is whose is firmer. Didn’t I just say get your mind out of the …
Apr 01
The construction industry as a whole plays a huge role in social media avenues such as LinkedIN, Facebook “Pages”, Twitter, Blogging and more. These outlets are filled with information, humor and wit from industry leaders in all fields of the construction process, Architects, Construction Companies, Manufacturers and many trades to name just a few. But …
Feb 22
“The Right Toolz 2-Use to Move, Install, Adjust and Maintain Commercial Doors And Hardware” What you DON’T KNOW will CO$T you! Skilled at Commercial Door & Hardware Installation? Thinking about starting your own installation business? There’s more to the Commercial Door and Hardware Installation business than just installing doors & hardware. If you’re skilled at …
Feb 20
Last week was a crazy week of traveling and I am glad to be back in the office for a few days. My trip took me to all corners of my territory meeting both with established distributors and prospective customers. The news is the same everywhere, bidding is picking up, plans to projects on hold …
Jan 26
I saw this sign while visiting one of my distributors. I chuckled because it seems so true but it keeps popping into my head. Thanks Gene’s Glass for the great material! I remember when a project took at least 6-12 months now it seems like the norm is 3 and even that is not fast …
Nov 15
Want an opening to end user relationships? So, what do you do after the project is over? If you are asked for a maintenance package do you keep a copy? Do you make one even if it’s not required? An idea I had when I was a distributor was to follow up with the end …
Nov 10
To contact me so I can help you increase your business. Here are just a few ways I can. Did you know I can help you with quotes for Mesker hollow metal or Design Hardware? Just send me your take off and I can price up the material for you. Need a sample of any …
Nov 01
This coming weekend we gain an hour as we “fall back” ending daylight savings time. I, like a lot of folks, think about gaining an extra hour of sleep. I am also thinking how in just a few short months of a crazy work schedule I have already gotten away from the basics I set …
Oct 29
Websites aren’t enough anymore, now the question is: Are you Tweeting? Are you on Facebook? What about LinkedIn? Do you have a blog? All very relevant questions in today’s society. Budgets are tight and social media offers a way to get your product in front of your customer for little to no money. Gone are …
Oct 27
It has been an interesting time to become an independent representative in our current business climate. We have new ways of getting our product to the attention of customers: the internet and with that social media. But putting the product in front of a potential client only goes so far. If you don’t deliver …
Oct 11
How many sales people still bring goodies with them when they walk into their customer’s offices? It is a personal choice and one I have decided to do. Bagels if I have a morning appointment, sandwiches at lunchtime and cookies if it is afternoon. This was a practice that happened often during the “good times”. …
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