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Another is the relationship with our asphalt tools supplier , we text and speak and even golf together when possible . During conversations , it was talked about what could be in short supply in coming months and how we may want to buy now while there is stock , instead of buying later when we are in need and it not be available .
Lastly are relationships with other contractors in the industry . I know , this used to be , and is in the minds of some contractors still , taboo . Times have changed , and they are changing , fast . One of the best tools at my disposal as the leader at WisCoat is my connection with other contractors in the industry , and when COVID hit , we teamed together to weather the storm and develop a plan to not only survive but thrive … and we did . If we were short on anything , our contractor friends , even locally , offered to help out .
In closing , there are many more benefits but we are all looking for ways to improve our businesses and overlooking the importance of building relationships can be a big mistake . A mistake that can be solved easily by taking a little extra time and being a little more open with the people we come in contact within our industry .
If you know of other areas that relationships help out in , feel free to reach out and tell me . You can contact us though any of the Social Media apps out there at @ blacktopbanter or email me at marvin @ blacktopbanter . com .
Marvin Joles III , Owner of Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance and host of Blacktop Banter podcast . You can listen to and watch Blacktop Banter podcasts by visiting https :// blacktopbanter . com
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