I’m 62 years old and I’ve been in the trades full-time since 1982. Before that, I put myself through high school and college shoveling driveways, mowing lawns, painting houses, paving roads, operating heavy equipment, and building bridges. I’m a master carpenter, cabinetmaker, kitchen and bath designer, general contractor, and subcontractor. I’ve worked in rural, suburban, and urban environments. I’ve worked with Masters of the Universe, immigrants from Third World shitholes, and everyone in between. 

I’ve watched homeowners, architects, and builders spend millions of dollars on construction. I’ve seen people spend money the smart way and I’ve seen people piss it all away. I’ve worked in homes that ran on autopilot and I’ve worked in homes that were nothing but filth, hoarding, and chaos. I’ve worked for guys who could make things happen out of nothing, and I’ve seen guys run multimillion-dollar construction companies into the ground. 

In short, I’ve seen it all.

I have a degree in economics and a gift for assembling and analyzing statistics. I’ve collected those statistics over the years, and my mission is to teach contractors and homeowners how to get better results for their efforts. I practice what I preach. I work with a business development coach and a karate instructor, and I’m in a facilitated group for men focused on overcoming resistance. A professional always seeks to improve their game; an amateur thinks they know it all. 

I’m here to teach homeowners and contractors where they are on their journey. 

I’m here to teach homeowners and contractors how to communicate better. 

I’m here to teach homeowners and contractors how to develop systems to make houses and businesses run more efficiently. 

I’m here to teach homeowners and contractors how to read and write better contracts. 

I’m here to tell you what you are doing wrong and how to fix it. I’m not here to hold your hand and tell you it’ll be OK ‘cause maybe it won’t be. 

I call it like I see it, and you would be wise to listen to me.