A lot of people here may have employees like this, or themselves be like this, but I wanted to see if I could get a little assistance or advise.
I have been in estimating/sales for a Drywall/Gypcrete/Concrete-Waterproofing contracting computer since 05. I've mainly been an estimator and partial salesman for my company. I know the ins & outs of our computers, our software, estimating quickly and efficiently our trades so we meet due dates on time.
However, I have personally never worked out in the field, and I feel that is holding me back a little bit for our company due to lack of knowledge on specific items in regards to selling jobs or helping people inquiring about information regarding our work. I can measure the lines, input the data, maintain a bid schedule... But in regards to 'putting a picture to the puzzle' I feel like i'm held back because I do not completely understand the ins and outs of the trade like someone who has worked on the field does... And I would like to know more. Our company is having server issues, so I feel like I have the time to actually branch out and do more research.
Anybody have any suggestions? Websites? Books? Anything?
I have been in estimating/sales for a Drywall/Gypcrete/Concrete-Waterproofing contracting computer since 05. I've mainly been an estimator and partial salesman for my company. I know the ins & outs of our computers, our software, estimating quickly and efficiently our trades so we meet due dates on time.
However, I have personally never worked out in the field, and I feel that is holding me back a little bit for our company due to lack of knowledge on specific items in regards to selling jobs or helping people inquiring about information regarding our work. I can measure the lines, input the data, maintain a bid schedule... But in regards to 'putting a picture to the puzzle' I feel like i'm held back because I do not completely understand the ins and outs of the trade like someone who has worked on the field does... And I would like to know more. Our company is having server issues, so I feel like I have the time to actually branch out and do more research.
Anybody have any suggestions? Websites? Books? Anything?