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Resilience

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This week gave us two prime examples of resilience: the Bruins improbable third period comeback against the Leafs and the BC Liberals unbelievable majority win. Both cases exemplify the emotional control required to perceiver, finish strong and to get the … Continue reading


Why painting townhouse complexes in the Surrey/Langley area is easy and why that means you need to consider hiring an inspector.

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When you drive past Surrey and Langley on Highway 1 it is tempting to think: Hey, all these townhouses look the same! That should mean they are easy to paint the exterior of right? Easy contracts, easy money? Once you … Continue reading


The Importance of Perspective in Conflict

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Like all businesses, conflict is a natural part of the wonderful world of commercial painting. With so many stakeholders involved in any given project, it is natural to have varying points of view, and these can often lead to a … Continue reading


The Wolfgang Huddle

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At Wolfgang Commercial Painters we are a little different. I mean… the tag line “All You’ll See Is The Difference” kind of says it all. We have a huddle every morning from 11:50 to noon by teleconference (which I lead). … Continue reading


The Classic Entrepreneurial Pitfall?

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Just as in my last post, let me say again that effective management is key to any organization and many “managers” develop into exceptional leaders. Policy, compliance, metrics and HR are necessary for any firm attempting to grow revenue and … Continue reading