When planning your dream renovation, I encourage you to strive for all that you envisioned, but at the same time, give your designer or contractor a budget to work with
Going into business for yourself is kind of a scary thought - look how many other
companies offer similar services… how or can I rise above the competition.... can I
survive in this industry, can I thrive in this industry....!
Shut-up and listen! That's one of the many lessons I have learned while working with people the last few years. Just because I am supposed to be an "expert" in a certain area doesn't mean that the customer wants to continually hear my voice regurgitating kitchen information and jargon...
I shouldn't really overlook the importance of associating with like-minded professionals. Customers that save and then invest a significant amount in new Kitchen cabinets are expecting, not only us, to perform up to high standards, but also every other trade that we refer them to, and / or any sub-contractor we hire to work in their home...
Best customer meeting ever! That's what just happened last week, as I presented a kitchen cabinet layout for customers who are removing most of their kitchen/dining room & living room interior walls. They are opening up the entire main floor area of their backsplit home and had asked me to design a totally new cabinet layout...