Mike's Tips

08/21/08 – Surprising Economy

Why not drive the best, if it costs you less? In 2002, I switched to Cadillac. The lease on my third Cadillac expires in a year and a half. All three deals required zero down payments; my monthly lease payment is less than the monthly principal payment on a $30K loan with a five-year term. Considering it's a $50K vehicle, that is surprising economy. You may wonder how this can be true. The answer is residual value.

My point is not to convince you to lease a Cadillac. I just want you to realize that takeoff and estimating excellence can deliver even more residual value than a new Cadillac.

Throughout the past few decades, I have obtained vast bidding knowledge by working with hundreds of wall and ceiling contractors, both large and small. I have prepared thousands of successful wall and ceiling bids for my clients. Eventually, most of my clients attend my takeoff and estimating classes and/or buy my software, thus becoming largely self-sufficient. Because of this, I continually seek new clients.

I would sincerely appreciate an opportunity to work with you to improve the residual value of your company's takeoffs and estimates. This is how easy it can be to get started:

1. Talk to me (phone or email).
2. Send me your plans and specifications (electronic or paper).
3. I will give you a free quote, a proposal for my takeoff and/or estimating fee.

If you accept my proposal, I will do my best to get you the most residual value for your money. In short, you can work with the best, and it will actually cost you less.

Since 1985, my professional services increase profits for wall and ceiling contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada .

Here are three ways you can choose to improve your business now:

•  Professional Consulting Services – Accurate takeoffs and estimates will help your business grow.

•  Small Group or Private Training – Learn the most effective, accurate takeoff and estimating methods.

•  Specialty Trade Construction Data– Get the very best software available for our industry – at the best price.

The best way to get jobs is clear: base your bids on accurate takeoffs and estimates.

Today, you can start using your takeoff & estimating resources more effectively.

You can bid faster… and more accurately.