Contractors
Today I want to talk about dealing with contractors. I actually had somebody go into my office today and complain that since I’ve been doing this for seven years I get better deals from contractors. I get a better deal because I deal with them in a different way.
Most people are afraid- they get emotional and they kind of get bullied by contractors. They may commit money up front, but then their time lines make it out of whack. You have to remember that this is a business relationship, so every time you’re dealing with a contractor leave it that way.
When I meet with them I have a budget, and we both sit down and work out a time line that fits our numbers. But you can’t allow yourself to get emotional and change things. You have to establish everything up front as far as what you want to achieve when dealing with contractors. Then you have to hold them to that and if they can’t meet or exceed it then it may be time to get a new contractor.
You need to find someone who can work on a daily basis with you, who you trust, and is someone who can achieve what you want to achieve.
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Looking good!
I think you’ve got exactly right. Be specific and lay it out!
Good advice. Thanks!
Thanks guys!
I love working with contractors. They are the people who make what I do possible.