Here we go again. Another recognition for the boys from GoodFellas. The Eastern Mass NARI chapter has featured Joe and Dale and their company the GoodFellas, as the member spotlight company in the October newsletter.

I met with a prospect recently who is afflicted with chief cook and bottle washer syndrome. He is the CEO, the salesman, the bookkeeper, the office clerk, the production manager, the service manager, the marketing manager. He is working over 75 hours per week and said he is concerned that he is working at a breakneck pace. He said he would like to leave the business to his kids who work in the business. He also said he doesn't really take vacations and when he does he is working from the vacation destination.

On 10/8/08 we are offering a free seminar for contractors at the Sandler Training Center in Marlboro form 4-6PM. This program is designed specifically for residential contractors. The seminar will focus on system development and exposure to Sandler Sales approaches and how to use them in residential construction applications. Please stay tuned for sign up information or contact Mark. Please let any contractors you know about the upcoming seminar.

In May my firm, The Contractor Coaching Partnership, joined The Eastern Mass NARI chapter to network with professional contractors. My goal is to help the chapter grow its contractor membership using effective best practice networking strategies. Over the summer, I have been exposing this great organization to contractors, sub-contractors, and companies who provide services to the residential construction industry. On September 10th, I was joined by several clients and guests at the monthly NARI dinner. The theme for the night was to recognize the contractors who earned their NARI certifications.

For the past 20 plus years I have been helping homeowners find cost effective solutions remodeling their homes. As a design build and exterior renovation expert, I met many homeowners who were looking for a professional and ethical company to renovate their home. Thankfully, I worked for great companies who always did what was right for the customer who received the best possible craftmanship and quality materials.