The Business of Boutique Fitness
135: Contrator Conundrums: Negotiating Buildouts, Expansions and Additions to Your Studio WITHOUT Losing Your Mind {or Your Wallet}
So you’re ready to…
Buildout your new space…
Expand your current space…
Or renovate the you-know-what out of your existing location
Who you gonna call?
Your favorite contractor {who sadly does not have a Hemsworth brother as a secretary… and if you haven’t seen the new Ghostbusters, trust me you’ve missed out}.
After renovating, building, and expanding businesses in three states, I’ve learned a thing or two about the elusive “amazing, honest contractor,” who I can attest exists in many places.
Finding him or her just comes down to a willingness to do your due diligence and make sure you have all your ducks in a row, cause I hate to say this, but most often when jobs come in over time and budget, it’s down to clients {and indecision or downright bad decisions}.
So take a listen as I walk through:
- What you need to know as you’re hiring a contractor {and no, a basic “they were good” reference isn’t enough, but don’t worry, I’m giving you the questions to ask}
- The number 1 was to finish early and under budget {and given I’ve done this the last three times, I think it may actually work pretty well}
- Every major category that needs to line itemed out. Yes, I said line itemed out, since you do need to know exactly what everything costs so you can make a clear decision.
- Where to plan ahead for future expansion {cause there’s nothing worse than ripping up all your new flooring since you need another bathroom ASAP}
- And, how to save 10% or more with a simple ask {hint: you can negotiate with your contractor on their management fees and save serious dollars}.
With grit + gratitude,
Lisé
