Contractor Inspiration Center

The goal of the Contractor Inspiration Center is to pass on to you, the contractor, the many techniques, practices and time saving measures learned and developed during many years in the wood restoration industry.

My company was established in the spring of 1974 for the sole purpose of restoring and preserving wood decks, wood fencing, wood sided homes and log cabins. The company initiated an expansion program in late 1979 utilizing in house employees. Over the next 20 years, the company expanded operations to 28 locations in 19 States. Beginning in mid 1999, many of the owner/managers purchased their respective operations.

The Company has never deviated from the original goal: Restoration and Preservation of exterior wood.

Mark M. Smith

Introduction To Contractor Inspiration Center!

Written by Mark Smith

IINTRODUCTION

We will present a series of monthly articles designed to help you become more efficient and successful in the wood restoration/preservation industry.

The growth potential in the wood restoration/preservation industry is unlimited.

The future articles will include, but not be limited to:

• How to become the “wood restoration/preservation professional” and position yourself well ahead of your competition.

• Employee incentive and remuneration plans.

• How to expand your wood restoration/preservation operation.

• How to locate, select and retain the best employees.

• The most efficient type of equipment to purchase.

• Photographs of various projects, both before and after, and how the work was completed.

You will be invited to ask questions or comment on the articles here or on the forum.

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Really looking forward to this section!

Mark, The "Contractor Inspiration Center" is going to be awesome! I cannot wait to learn some new tips and suggestions on how I can improve my restoration business. You have already given me some insight on how to tweak my wood stripper to make it more effective. smilies/grin.gif

thesealerstore , 2009-09-07 02:37:07 | url

Always ready to listen & learn.

+1 Scott

acegot , 2009-09-17 22:11:59

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I have been cleaning and staining decks for years. I have not found away to remove water based products. I was talking to Jake Clark and he said you know how to do it. Please tell.

Mike Hilborn , 2009-09-24 12:52:42 | url

Contractor Inspiration Center!

Mike, could you post this question in the forum category "Contractor Inspiration Center!" Thanks!

thesealerstore , 2009-09-25 04:55:26 | url

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"I have had the good fortune to know and learn from Mark Smith for the past 6 years. Whether the subject is business or craftsmanship in exterior wood restoration, Mark's advice and guidance has been invaluable and just dead on."

Rick Petry

It has been my great fortune to have been introduced to the 'oldest woody in the world', Mr. Mark Smith. Through his sharing of hard earned experience and insight, my business is able to deliver results my competitiors can only dream of. Mr. Smith has valuable knowledge to share in both the trenches of wood restoration and the sales approach. As he will tell you, you have to follow through with good advice and implement what you learn.

Alan Broom
ShineBrite LLC

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