Justin Workman and I sit down with Detroit investor and entrepreneur Ramond Harris at the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference for our fifth annual update. Ramond shares his journey from running FedEx delivery routes to acquiring and scaling a commercial painting business, VR Quality Painting, specializing in apartment renovations and interior construction.
Key topics include:
- How networking at the conference led to pivotal business connections, including meeting his current lawyer and business partners.
- Lessons learned from exiting the FedEx delivery business, including managing truck assets and navigating contract negotiations.
- The transition to commercial painting and construction, with a focus on apartment complexes and building relationships with general contractors and property managers.
- The importance of sales, estimating, and team structure in growing a service business.
- Strategies for leveraging minority business certifications (DBE/MBE) to win government and university contracts.
- Real-world advice on bidding, pricing, and the challenges of scaling a trades-based company.
If you’re interested in commercial painting, apartment renovations, or learning how to pivot and grow in the real estate and construction industries, this episode is packed with actionable insights and candid stories.
Contact Ramond Harris:
- VR Quality Painting (soon to be VR Construction & Painting)
- Email: ramond.harris@yahoo.com
- Phone: (734) 891-7954
Today’s episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area.
https://www.livegreenlocal.com
And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits.
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