I think the number 1 most important thing that I took from the class and still take throughout my work is the fact that Gary never really gave a firm answer to a lot of the questions being asked during class. This might sound silly but what I mean is someone would say for example “what if I mix this with that or how about if I did this step first then add this” and I cant tell you how many times he would respond” I don’t know , you will have to try it , it might not work and it might be beautiful”.

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For almost 40 years I have been doing decorative painting projects for both residential and commercial clients. My business fluctuates between the two, but I would say that it probably averages out to be about 60% residential and 40% commercial over the years. Both of these markets have their pluses and minuses and can be both rewarding and frustrating for different reasons.

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In one simple fast step foils can add a tremendous amount of metallic color and pattern to your design concepts. In today’s market these foils will aide you in keeping your price point low to your client’s while keeping your margin of profit high. Please enjoy this step by step using foils.

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As the recession was just beginning I like many people in the contracting trade was experiencing a slow down in our job leads. Some of my largest builders I had worked with for years were also hit by the downturn in the economy. So like many of the readers of this article I started focusing on networking/marketing/advertising collectively with my established contacts of architects, builders, and interior designers with the goal in mind that we could help each other get with through this difficult period.

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