#144 Ridley Windows and Doors and a load more about construction relationships

We open the show with no song, we have David Cairns the VP of Business Development at Ridley Windows and Doors and he was caught off guard…wink wink Jim.Then we really open the show with some terribly sad insider info about the lumber industry and what’s really going on, Jim and Manny have to share this with the listeners and the industry. You must listen to what we discovered and prepare your business for more increases and possible hardships ahead. We run the gambit of all of this madness, and we even get into assisting the new trades, the young trades in the hope to help them prepare for the potential of a recession…there is a very good chance it will happen guys. The guys even bring up the Ford Pinto as your go to work vehicle, look it up listeners.Now we get back on track, this show is all about relationships, this is show about making mistakes and how you handle those mistakes, nobody is perfect, and you have to admit that to yourself, your crew, your clients but you have to make sure you step up when things do go wrong, this is one show not to miss. We get talking about windows and doors and how Ridley has come a long way since opening up in the mid 80’s. They handle all types of windows and doors and have worked on a number of Historical or as Jim puts it, Hysterical society, Ridley windows blend in as if they were original but they meet or exceed today’s standards. They won’t give out pricing over the phone, they are not interested in offering a product or service solely based on price. Clients should make the time and effort to walk in and discuss the units, discuss their home, discuss their lifestyle and figure out what they really are looking for when it comes to windows and doors for their home.The topic of reno tv shows comes up and we discuss it, David brings up some good points and Jim and Manny bring up more good points. Being a contractor isn’t always about the actual build, focus on building the relationships, those relationships will get you enough work to last a career. Thank you, David, for an amazing chat about construction, lumber, windows and doors and construction relationships. Reach out to Ridley at www.ridley-windows.com his email [email protected], on social at FaceBook @ridleywindows and on IG @ridleywindowsanddoorsFind Jim Caruk @jimcaruk and @carukhallconstruction and Manny @hardcorerenosWant a sticker, contact Manny at [email protected] or [email protected] or DM Manny @hardcorerenos He will mail you a sticker free of charge anywhere in the world.This is The Construction Lifewww.theconstructionlife.com