The R&R Factor

If there is a common entrepreneurial sin, it is the failure to “get away”. Most business owners don’t want to completely close the door and walk away for any extended amount of time, but all of us need revitalization, rest, and time to think, brainstorm, and plan.

The A to Z group schedules business planning retreats every quarter, normally in a drivable location that is interesting, stimulating and relaxing. We will be in Galveston the last  week in March, Wimberley (Texas Hill Country) in september and Sante Fe in December. 

Besides ample free time, every day includes discussing goals, plans, innovations, and business problems and concepts. The diversity of business owners and partners is energizing. On the upcoming trip we have the executive director of a professional association, a newspaper broker, a minister, a plumbing company, a carpet cleaning company, a lawyer and a building/home inspection company owner. 

Entrepreneurs tend to work 24/7. We lose vision, passion and money if we do not pause, correct our course and listen to others. We are also rewarded when we take the time to listen to other folks’ concerns about their businesses and share our insights with them. What an exciting, fun, profitable difference these getaways have made in the lives and businesses of the A to Z Group. 

If you think you would like to organize a business getaway for your friends and business associates or might like to join us on a trip, call me. We’ll help you any way we can. 

Earl Nightingale observed, “Five years from today you will be like the people with whom you associate today!” All the more reason to spend time with intelligent, industrious people who are devoted to their success—and yours.

Jack L Werner, PH.D., is the owner of A TO Z INSPECTIONS. He was the first designated Master Inspector by ORCIA (Oklahoma Residential and Commercial Inspection Association). Werner hold a degree in construction from OSU and teaches Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and Universal Design & Builders. He was honored by the Oklahoma Professional Women in Buildings Association as 2011 member of the year for his contributions to the organization. He can be reached at 405-412-7861.

Other members of the A to Z Group are Dennis Seagroves, Citywide Heat & Air 405-737-2525; Todd Feehan, Dad’s Plumbing, 405-602-2615; Vic Vickers, Handymen R US, 405-670-1733; John McFarland, DJ Roofing, 405-819-0231; Matt Evans, Mortgage Broker, 405-210-5680; Robert Elder, Millionaire Possibilities, 405-286-2000 ; Charles Goodwin D.D.S, Easy Dental, 405-670-3800.

Why get an Inspection?

1. A professional inspector knows/recognizes indications of serious problems that you would not check for or perhaps not recognize. For example, a shower pan that may cost 1,500 to 2,000 to repair. Would you know how to check for a failed shower pan?

2. an experienced inspector can provide a detailed, prioritized punch list of items that need to be repaired.

3. the inspection can confirm what you suspected (or put your mind at ease) or can be a wake-up call on something you didn’t recognize or that was not disclosed.

4. The inspector, as an outside “arms length” professional, can provide dollar-cost estimates that will be a powerful help in your negotiations with the seller or that will protect you from buying a “money pit”.

What must you require from you home inspector?

1. A minimum of four inspector hours, longer for houses that are large or old.

2. That every inspector on your job has passed the Nation Home Inspectors Exam (over half of the inspectors in Oklahoma are “grandfathered” and have never passed any inspection competency test).

3. That you will receive the full, final, detailed report on site.

4. That you will get dollar-cost estimates as part of the inspection report.

5. That the inspector will stay and go over the report with you until ALL of your questions are answered.

 

A TO Z INSPECTIONS,  Jack Werner PH.D. Owner, Known as the “pickiest, most thorough” inspectors, can be reached at 405-412-7861