Contractors Need Two Phones
Not just another business expense, a second phone might be the best money you’ll spend, and may possibly save your family life.
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06, 2022
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06, 2021
Are You a Leader or a Boss?
Culture, Management & Leadership Styles Someone told me a long time again that if you want to understand what a company is about, look at who’s at the top. If you like what you see there, you’ll probably like what you see throughout the company. Look at the top and you’ll [...]
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04, 2021
Operating During and Beyond Unprecedented Times – Once the Dust Settles
As people become more comfortable that Covid is under control, staycation rates may drop, reducing the spending from these funds that are also at an all-time high. Reduction in material cost should help stabilize the industry and remove the “not spend now” concerns but the “staycation” side of the equation may factor in as people begin to venture out again. When this occurs and people aren’t knocking down your doors with demand for work, or referrals slow down, where you are positioned as a contractor will again affect just how busy and profitable you are.
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11, 2020
Know Your Own Bone
Know your own bone. NADRA Member explains why winning a National Awards has doubled his decking business.
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03, 2020
A Simple Recipe For Contractors Part Two:
Referrals, Websites, and Social Media, By: Bobby Parks In part one of “A Recipe For Contractors” I shared views on the importance of a contractor’s building philosophy, choice of project deliveries, and messaging. In this second segment, I’ll share my thoughts on additional ingredients with referrals, websites, and social media. It’s a combination [...]
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02, 2020
Are You Charging Enough for Deck Features?
By Bobby Parks Today’s Outdoor Living Contractors In today’s deck building market, radiuses, borders, inlays, outdoor lighting, and mitered stair tread details have become the trend. I have friends that deliver amazing award-winning creations utilizing some or all these elements and most have figured out not only an efficient way to [...]
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01, 2020
If Customers Were Always Right, We Would Go Broke
By: Bobby Parks “The customer’s always right”. It’s a common saying that some may believe, but fortunately it’s not true or we would all go broke. We would throw in the towel whenever a customer claimed something was wrong, make fixes that had nothing to do with us for free, or [...]
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11, 2019
The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) Awards Outstanding Successes in the Decking Industry
Over 100 Awards Presented to Outdoor Living Professionals Across North America [QUAKERTOWN, PA, November 20, 2019] — The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) recognizes and promotes excellence in the outdoor living & decking industry. Each year, the national organization honors outstanding deck & dock projects in the industry at [...]
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06, 2014
TimberTown Austin & Fortress Host Luncheon with Bobby
TimberTown Austin and Fortress Railing Products Host a Learning Luncheon with Builder Bobby Parks TimberTown Austin is partnering up with Fortress Railing Products on their next learning luncheon. The event will feature speaker Bobby Parks, the owner of Peachtree Decks and Porches of Atlanta, Georgia. Austin, TX -June 13, 2014 TimberTown [...]
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09, 2013
Peace of Mind & Labor Warranties
September 17th, 2013 How can peace of mind help sell homeowners? Find out about labor warranties and more at the 10th Annual Composite Decking & Railing Conference – October 28-29 in Baltimore! Hear from Bobby Parks – Contributing Editor to Professional Deck Builder magazine and President of Peachtree Decks and Porches – as [...]