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Steven Covey’s the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® – Habit #2 & #3 In our last newsletter, we discussed Habit #1 (“Be Proactive”) in Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®. In this issue, we continue our series on Covey’s concepts. Habit #2: Begin with the End in Mind    Covey’s…

Thank you for your continued business over the past two months. We realize these are unusual times, and we greatly appreciate the partnerships we have with you. We look forward to serving you for the rest of 2020 and beyond. As the building business changes, we, as a building community, can and will adjust to meet the…

In these uncertain times, one thing is sure: People don’t see eye to eye about the coronavirus threat. Regardless of how you or your workers feel about the pandemic, you will need to manage customer expectations to land projects and get referrals. What steps can you take to help your customers feel safe and comfortable…

FootingPad® Footer Pads A lightweight alternative to concrete footings, FootingPad’s simple yet solid footing system meets code requirements and has been tested and certified by NTA Testing Laboratories. We are stocking FootingPad’s 12” and 16” pads. QUIK-TUBE® Concrete Tubes by QUIKRETE® A rigid fiber building form tube, QUIK-TUBE is ideal for pouring concrete foundations for…

Steven Covey’s the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Habit #1 You may have heard about or read Steven Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Its principles are as relevant today as they were when it was first published in 1989, and they can help all of us in our professional…

On all orders received after March 31, our prices on Superior’s vinyl products will increase by four percent. Superior has raised their pricing due to rising raw input costs. We will honor all quotes with the old pricing for 30 days from the date we issued them. During the last week of March, we will…

One sure-fire way to gain new referrals is to give your existing customers knowledge to help them keep their decks looking great. Here are some springtime deck maintenance tips to pass along to your customers:  Sweep or use a blower to remove leaves and other loose debris from the deck surface. Remove mold, mildew, dirt,…

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open House on Wednesday, January 29! We enjoyed seeing you, and we appreciate your participation. In case you weren’t able to join us, here are some helpful bits of insight from the presentations that day. Selling as a Service “Selling” shouldn’t be treated as a high-pressure game with…

Looking for an attractive, durable replacement for wood flooring? Wolf Serenity™ Porch  Americana collection* is a perfect fit! You’ll find the planks easy to install, thanks to their tongue-and-groove design. Plus, when you upgrade from wood to Wolf Serenity™ Porch the transition is seamless. There’s no need to change the heights of your siding, trim,…

In the past few issues of our newsletter, we shared eight of W. Edwards Deming’s 14 principles for improving productivity and work quality. In this edition, we’ll wrap up our Deming series with a focus on the final six principles. Break down barriers between departments. It’s critical for all people in a business to work…