Remodeling companies, like
children, have personalities,
idiosyncrasies, growing
pains, and stages. Just as a
toddler's or teenager's behavior is
predictable, so too are the stages of
your company's growth. Knowing
that you're going through a difficult
transition — and that it's perfectly
normal — helps a little, but getting
some advice on how others have
gotten through it is even better.
Two very common stages of business
growth are (1) when it's time
to hang up your tool belt, and (2)
when you need to hire a salesperson
or production manager. Be aware
that these transitions are dangerous;
many remodelers end up losing
their businesses at just these points.
Realizing it's time to give up
swinging a hammer is one of