Update From Chicago

We just wrapped up our first day of our paint conference in Chicago with Nolan Consulting. This conference focuses on a number of different topics for professional painters: hiring the right staff, quality marketing efforts, managing the jobs, producing quality projects and customer service. The consulting firm, Nolan Consulting, was established to work specifically with paint contractors, which is very unique. It is business training for our own industry. Therefore, we learn from other painters about ways we can improve our current business systems. We are learning and being reminded in a lot of areas and look forward to when we can return to implement some changes.

Chicago is sure an amazing city. Mike Chism, James Becker and I (David Chism) are staying in the downtown area. It looks like it is 10x the size of our San Diego Downtown. We tried the Chicago Style Pizza last night, and got introduced to a new coffee shop that is breaking ground in America, "Lavaza Coffee." Lavaza has been around a long time selling the coffee product, but they are currently testing their cafe's in Chicago to see if they will expand. The weather is beautiful, but it still does NOT compare to San Diego. I can see why people who come to San Diego either stay put or figure a way to vacation here on a regular basis. Just wanted to write a little update! If anyone needs an estimate, go ahead and email or fill out the form! We are still responding to emails and phone calls in our absense.