Rising Stars: Meet Jose M. Salazar

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jose M. Salazar.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was introduced to the construction business by my father when I was a teenager. I worked alongside him for a few years and later found my way onto a bigger company where I learned a lot of my skills.

This company in New York exposed me to architects, in-home designers, and general contractors. In 2008, after the market crashed I moved to Connecticut and started with a smaller company where I was entrusted with more responsibilities, managing jobs. Here is where I knew I wanted to open my own company, and so I did.

I started small, working for the construction company during the week and for my own clients during the weekends. Once the jobs started rolling in, I took on the company full-time. I was lucky to have a boss who supported my entrepreneurial vision and has remained in college since we parted ways. But, my family and I always wanted to live in a warm climate; Orlando seemed like the perfect place for us.

We decided to move a few years after and I started all over again. I found a construction company, work with them for a little while, and opened my own business again. I knew I would always come back to being an entrepreneur because I want to be part of the change in this industry. Contractors often are seen as deceiving people who take advantage of their clients; I never want to be part of that narrative.

In my company, we strive to treat all clients with respect, listen to their needs, and deliver on what we promise every time.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Starting a new business is never a smooth endeavor, there were many bumps along the road for me.

Building clientele at the start was challenging especially because I was new to Orlando. I networked online, but advertising yielded only a few jobs, and these were small odd jobs. I couldn’t provide for my family fully on the company back then. Even so, I focused on providing premier service knowing that this is usually not the norm in this field.

This is how I distinguished myself from the competition and how I built customer loyalty. My first customers brought to me bigger jobs and referred me to others.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Interior finished carpentry, which is detailed woodwork, I like to work on schedule and if possible on a budget. I take pride in my work, in listening attentively to my customer’s needs, and in offering suggestions when needed.

I don’t walk away from any project until my client is fully satisfied with the results. I’m very proud of my woodwork, (accent walls, trim installation, and paint).

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
Respect for others, honesty, and a sense of responsibility with every client regardless of the project size.

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