Ok so it’s a Miley Cyrus song. Don’t judge me.
That’s what a recent project felt like. Overwhelming and huge at the beginning, tough going all the way up. Hard to believe we are at the summit. Here’s a couple things I’ve learned.
1. Procrastination is brutal – Do the hard work at the beginning. Hello, my name is Scott and I’m a startaholic. That’s right I love to start things, I get excited, I dream, I plan, and then…well…I don’t know what happens exactly. In my business though, I try to get as much done possible, as early as possible and then if possible focus on finishing quality. Sound Impossible? It’s not, it just takes remembering that you are a pro at what you do, and you’ve done this or something smaller than this before with excellence and you are built to deliver again.
2. Assume sometimes people that don’t care about you won’t do what they say they will do. If your business depends on a deadline, it’s your job to make that happen. No waiting for calls, parts, materials, or information at Fitchpainting. I demand (gently) to be in the know, to be supplied, to have the materials I need when I need them. I don’t let someone who doesn’t care about me or my business be in control.
3. Be the person that always does what they say they will do. Trades are notorious for no-shows and early departures. That’s one of the reasons we stand out. We find a way to get what we said would be done done. If I have to drive all night and spend my last dollar to protect my word that’s the price I am willing to pay.
Freedom Gate Apartments had their open house this afternoon, and we were glad to be a part of this important project in the city of Brantford. Our thanks to all the leadership, Gabriel, Brian, Nicki for giving us the opportunity and being so easy to work with. Also thanks to Dwayne and the team from Solid Construction.
Until we type again,
Scott
