By Todd Thomas
Santa Barbara,
California
DoorDealerDialog
...Quality and Professionalism are
the Order of the Day, Every Day
When Don Van Buren, talks about the importance of professionalism in the industry,
and how quality is more important than thrift, he's not just saying what he thinks
others want to hear.
In fact, when your customer lists includes names that resemble the red carpet parade
list at the Academy Awards, being the best in the game is a requirement just to be
allowed to play. And Van Buren's company, Consolidated Overhead Door and Gate
plays, and wins, a lot.
Interestingly, Van Buren did not spend his entire life in the door industry, as is often
the case among those running well-established, successful door companies. His entry
into the door industry came through an unusual portal. He was a successful banker,
and it turns out that banking can teach one everything he needs to know about
selling doors and gates and accessories.
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