Growth with a Subcontractor Business Model with Steve Griggs Design

Adopt a subcontractor model to cherry-pick specialists for different aspects of a project, ensuring higher quality and expanding your service area.

Prioritize building strong client relationships and trust by consistently delivering on promises ('say what you're going to do, when you say you're going to do it').

Embrace digital marketing, like Instagram, even if you're 'old school,' as it's crucial for visibility and establishing authority in today's market.

Charge appropriately for your expertise; don't underprice your services. If something goes wrong, having adequate profit margins allows you to fix it without financial strain.

Learn to effectively vet clients and say 'no' to projects or clients that aren't a good fit, as this opens opportunities for better, more aligned work.

Invest in proper insurance and contracts from the start to mitigate risks, and when issues arise, take immediate action to rectify them and communicate proactively with clients.

Continuously learn and adapt to new industry trends and materials, like porcelain pavers and their installation methods, to stay competitive and provide the best solutions.