Get Someone to Help You Dig the Hole
A lesson learned from those who dug water wells by hand years ago is that the harder you dig a …
The Value of Sharing
Perhaps because there were so many siblings in my family, I developed a deep sense of “sharing.” This sharing has …
Sorry Charlie: If You Wouldn’t Have Told Me Your Price Was High, You’d Have the Job
Why do contractors bid work, and then slowly sabotage their chances of getting the work by telling the prospective customer, …
If You Show Them You Care, They Will Follow You
To quote the great Vince Lombardi: “It is essential to understand that battles are primarily won in the hearts of …
You Must See the Opportunity When Others Can’t
I should have bought it. I should have moved on it. I should have done it. Ever hear someone say …
The One Who Holds the Gold Rules
For years, Lang Masonry’s biggest customer was John Stillwell. He was a wise, older general contractor to whom I grew …
Don’t Go That Way!
Throughout your career, you will have to make choices to get where you are going. Although risks are inherent in …
As Long as You Invest in the Right Stuff, Borrowing Money Will Help You Build Wealth Quicker
It’s family vacation season. Whether it is a delayed flight or an 800-mile road trip, you’ll probably hear, “When are …
Fix Yourself, and You Fix the World
As a child, I ran away from home several times. With nine of us, and rules, getting along at home …
Building A Succession Plan for Construction Companies: Get Off The Hamster Wheel
Just building a successful construction company isn’t enough. You have to have a succession (continuation) plan to keep it prospering …
