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Training a salesperson to take your place
One of the most difficult parts of moving a remodeling business forward is stepping back from being its primary salesperson. From a desire to grow the business to the wish to put a succession plan in motion, any number of reasons can compel remodeling business owners to train others to step into their long-held sales positions. But recognizing the need to step back is only part of the challenge. More difficult still is how to go about it.
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My name on the shingle?
My business name has been Dan Kolbert Building & Renovations for 15 years. Much of that time, I was a solo outfit, doing $5-10,000 jobs, subbing from friends, etc. For the past five years I've been slowly growing - now have a crew, sometimes have 2-3 jobs going simultaneously, some of the guys are taking on some client relations, etc.
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