The Final Step to Completing a Professional Construction Proposal
It’s as Rewarding as Seeing a Construction Project Completed As John is driving to his weekly Saturday training with Gene, he remembers how hard it was in the beginning to convince himself to take the time to learn this system and how glad he was that he did. He thinks back over what he’s learned […]
Fear is Easier to Deal with When You’re Not Alone
We’re All Afraid of Something…What is it That You’re Afraid of? Fear and anxiety are a part of life. It comes in a variety of places and levels for each of us. A lady who was afraid of flying was on a plane. This fear was amplified when the plane was delayed a few times […]
Dollars and Cents Are What Make a Construction Project Profitable…or NOT
Having a System for Proposals, Is Better Than Just Guessing It’s week six of learning the Blueprint for Building a Better Proposal system. As time consuming as learning new things is…John is beginning to see the benefits this proposal system will provide. Just like building a house using a system that repeats routine actions prevents […]
It’s Friday, but Sunday’s Coming
Jesus has Risen, He has Risen Indeed This past Sunday was a celebration. It was a celebration because more people are continuing to gather together. We had a large turn out for the Sunrise Service and the largest group at the regular morning service in a while. It was celebrating Christ’s resurrection from death. That […]
What is a Construction Scope of Work and Why Do You Need One?
Because It’s Critical to Clear Communication, Whether You’re the Contractor or the Customer. Last week Gene explained to John what project information needed to be gathered… Project info (customer name, mailing address, project address if different than mailing, phone number, email address, project overview, budget, project deadline, any other relevant information that you need) Measurements […]
As Long as We’re Alive Our Picture is Still Being Painted
And It Will Be a Beautiful Picture When It’s Finished This past Sunday was Palm Sunday. This is the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark 11:1-11 As Jesus rode into town people spread coats and palm branches on the road in front of Him. This is the way the people […]
A Good Construction Proposal Starts by Asking the Right Questions
This Proposal System Helps You to Not Overlook Things You Need to Know Another week has gone by and John’s looking forward to today’s meeting. As they wrapped up last week’s meeting, Gene indicated that they will “actually” learn the first step in the proposal system today. As John goes into XYZ Construction Company’s conference […]
How Will You Ever Get Where You Want by Walking in One Spot?
The Only Way to Get There is to Step Off the Treadmill Did you know that treadmills were designed for punishment? This explains a lot. In 1818 an English engineer named Sir William Cubitt, who was the son of a miller. Noting idle prisoners at Bury St Edmunds, he proposed using their muscle power to both cure […]
Constructing a Building is Better with a Plan, a Proposal is No Different
We’ve Discussed the Why, Now Let’s Work on the How It’s Saturday and today will be John’s third meeting with Gene. Even though there’s been no change in John’s overwhelming workload, today is the first time he’s not considered canceling. He knows the value of this information and is looking forward to opportunity to learn […]
A Journey of Faith Takes Time and is Scary
It’s Much Better When We Have the Support of Others We had another faith Sunday at church the past week. It is amazing and wonderful to hear about people’s faith journeys. Each one of us in our own unique place in our journey through life. It’s easy to be consumed by all the things going […]