Wow! Whizspark has done it again. Pete Caputa has found a way to put butts in seats and generate lots of activity at his events. The Art/Wine Networking event at the DCU Business Expo was outstanding. I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet so many movers and shakers in one day. I am finding that networking is helping me become more visible as well as generating high quality business opportunities. The Art/Wine events insure many contacts can be made in a short period of time. I cannot wait for the next one.

You are a homeowner who wants to remodel your home to accommadate your growing family. You need more space for the baby toys overtaking your house. Your kitchen is too small to store all your stuff and entertaining more than 4 people is a major undertaking. Your kids take over the bathroom for hours and your late for work more than usual. Your builder grade deck is so small the patio furniture takes up the whole thing.

I have known Rick Roberge for over 25 years and I am amazed that sales training from Rick 25 years ago, is still helping me succeed today. He has slowly teased me in the past few months that I could probably be the author of a blog and that I have a lot to offer based on my many years of experience in the remodeling industry. Somehow he knew what to say at the right time to slowly churn the fire within me to a point where the only obvious action was to begin my blogging experience. Yesterday he invited me and made it easy for me to do the only thing that made sense. Act!!!!

Do you know anyone who has had a nightmare contractor experience? Maybe yourself, a friend, relative or neighbor? Since 2001 according to statistics provided by the Federal Trade Commission and various consumer protection groups, home improvement contractors and the remodeling industry are responsible for the most complaints from consumers. Home improvement contractors are responsible for more complaints than used car salesman and mortgage brokers.

Well today begins my journey into the world of blogging. I am thankful for the coaching and encouragement of Rick Roberge and Pete Caputa for helping me see the possibilities of blogging.