My career started in the trades. I worked asan electrician's apprentice. Then, I decided to open my own electricalcontracting business. That was 15 years ago. The first few years were tough. Iwas doing everything: answering phones, ordering supplies, managing the crews.I learned a lot about cash flow. I think the biggest lesson was the importanceof building relationships with suppliers. They can really help you out whenyou’re starting. Now, we've got 20 employees and a steady stream of projects.It's been a rewarding journey, to say the least.

Key insights:

🔹 Start small and focus on buildingrelationships.

🔹 Manage cash flow carefully,especially in the early years.

🔹 Learn every aspect of the business.

🔹 Build a good team and empower them.

🔹 Be persistent, even when times aretough.

Looking back, I'm proud of what we've built.Thanks to MacRAE’S and the host for providing a platform to share myexperiences.