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Finding Strategic Partners – Why Go It Alone?
You’re starting to wonder where your next refinishing project is going to come from. Then the phone rings – it’s not a past customer sending you a referral but it’s someone practically as worthwhile – one of your strategic partners. He says he’s been doing work on a small renovation project and in passing, the […] -
Give Your Refinishing Business an Insurance Checkup
While we’re still in the first quarter of the year, now might be an ideal opportunity to sit down with an insurance agent to review your business insurance policies. For most small business owners, business insurance is an absolute necessity. Still, properly covering yourself doesn’t always start and end with the purchase of a policy. […] -
You May not Have to “Sell” as Hard as You Think
If you think of yourself as more of a resurfacer than a natural born seller, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you have to go into a prospective job “pitching” people with some heavy sales-ish approach that turns them off. Instead, try letting them talk themselves into buying what you’re offering. How? First, ask them […] -
“Granny Flats” May Create Project Opportunities
If you’ve been looking at bathroom and kitchen refinishing opportunities occurring strictly in a standard family home, it’s time to literally think outside of that box. Whether it’s grandparents aging out of their traditional homes or kids moving back home (and sorry, Junior, your parents already turned your old bedroom into something else), we’re seeing […] -
Get Sellers Ready For “Buying Season” With Resurfacing Projects Now
Before you know it, we’re going to arrive at the month of April – which people in some of our colder climates can’t wait for! However, for homeowners considering putting their homes on the market during the peak time of year in spring and summer, it’s literally time to get their house in order. This […] -
Giving Your Referral Process A Tune-Up
Question: Do you have a real process for getting a referral from current and former customers? If you’re like most people in the trade, you really don’t. But that’s a great opportunity to take a look at having more of a process for getting motivated customers to share a good word on your behalf to […] -
Interest Rates Finally Increase – What Does It Mean For Home Buying?
For the first time since 2006, the Federal Reserve announced a hike in its short-term interest rates. Almost immediately, speculation took off across the media with questions about what this increase might mean for a variety of sections of the economy – the housing market being one of the most prominent suspects. Yes, home sales […] -
The Shortcut To Finding Your Best LinkedIn Groups
Did you know that LinkedIn can help you discover the circle of potential clients and referral partners that work best for your business? By now, you’ve probably heard of LinkedIn’s Groups feature, which has been around for quite a while. However, with so many Groups out there to join – and you have the ability […]