Riding on Someone Else's Coattails in Grand Sumo
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a story I heard the other day from a contractor I know. Construction Company A, which was working on a major project, was a third-tier subcontractor. Once the project was finished, they approached the first-tier subcontractor and asked them to skip the second tier and give them work directly next time. The first-tier contractor was wary and asked my acquaintance, “Who is that company, anyway?”…
We’re facing the reality that unless we increase our customer base even further, we won’t be able to put our worries to rest!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Ever since we took that group photo the other day, I’ve been thinking, “We’ve got to get more customers!”—or rather, I’ve really gotten fired up about it! Why, you ask? Well, to support 40 people eating here, we need a certain number of customers…
Riding on Someone Else's Coattails in Grand Sumo
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a story I heard the other day from a contractor I know. Construction Company A, which was working on a major project, was a third-tier subcontractor. Once the project was finished, they approached the first-tier subcontractor and said, “Next time, skip Mr. XX and give us the job directly.” The first-tier contractor was wary, and I wondered, “Who is this company, anyway?”…
Results of a Slope Construction Company’s First Business Venture | A Success Story: Securing a Contract Through Design Collaboration
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s seriously cold today, isn’t it! Even here in Iwakura City, where I live, it’s 1 degree below zero, and the roads are nice and slippery (thanks to yesterday’s rain). Since we work in the mountains, winter tires are a given, and we’re used to snow, so it doesn’t really bother us, but in urban areas, it’s total chaos…
How to Train Young Government Employees on the Job | Making Construction Skills Our Selling Point
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking to someone the other day. I’ve gotten a bit older lately, and I’ve even been training some of the younger staff at the government office, lol. I found their training methods interesting and could really relate to them, lol. This person works for a general contractor, so they have the opportunity to speak directly with the government office, which is why these kinds of things come up…
I Hate Salespeople Like This lol | Honest Thoughts from the Field
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I recently had a run-in with a sales rep from a materials supplier lol (though “run-in” might be putting it too strongly—it was more like I just told him I wouldn’t be doing business with him anymore lol). There are a few reasons for this: 1. He’s always trying to make me feel indebted to him. 2. He’s slow at his job. 3. His emails…
Even After Closing a Deal, There's Still More to Do | Continuing Sales Efforts
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been getting requests for cost estimates and design work from city hall and construction consulting firms. It’s great that they’re coming in, but even though they’re marked “urgent,” they often don’t specify the soil conditions or provide any requirements… Late at night, I find myself thinking, “How am I supposed to do this?!”…
Results of My First Sales Experience (2019 Edition) | Sales Activities
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, for the first time in a while, I’m on-site as the foreman lol. It’s a 96 casing job, so it’s a piece of cake!! I actually did my first sales pitch recently. When I write it like this, I bet you’re thinking, “Huh? What does that mean??” It’s the first time I’ve done any sales since starting my own business…
Grand Sumo with Someone Else's Fundoshi | Humor from the Slope-Side Shop
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a story I heard the other day from a contractor I know. Construction Company A, which was working on a major project, was a third-tier subcontractor. Once the project was finished, they approached the first-tier subcontractor and asked them to skip the second tier and give them work directly next time. The first-tier contractor was wary and asked my acquaintance, “Who is that company, anyway?”…