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My 8th Commandment: Never Let the Client…
There is no greater peril to a green builder/remodeler (or any builder/remodeler, for that matter) than a client who insists on having you do something outside your comfort zone. Clients…
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Home Builder Tips for Increasing Web Site Traffic
Your contracting business can benefit from online social media
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My 6th Commandment: Don’t Try to Be Something You’re Not
If your business isn’t really green, don’t try to pretend it is — or you’ll get a reputation as a greenwasher
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My 7th Commandment: You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide
Mistakes are part of every building or remodeling project. How you deal with mistakes is what separates those who stay in business and those who fail.
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My 3rd Commandment: Change Orders Are Nothing But Trouble
Fast-forward another 10, 20, 50 years to the state of green building, and the average builder will be using as many green building design techniques, construction methodologies, products, and materials…
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My 5th Commandment: Get Away From Work
You and your business will thrive when you are separated regularly. Long days and zero vacations will choke the business, stifle creativity, and wear on your family.
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Business is Great in Green Home Building and Remodeling
My 4th Commandment: Keep the faith!
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The Two Rabbits
Like a couple of bunnies in a hollow log, green builders are multiplying fast
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How to Sell Green Products to Builders and Remodelers
Eleven rules for vendors trying to get in to the business of green building
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Getting Retailers and Manufacturers on Board with Green Building
As we pull out of the housing downturn, green building is cementing itself as better quality. But how do we get our suppliers on board?
