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Making It as a One-Man Band

Coastal Contractor

July/August 2007
by Mike Gabriel
Indispensable tools and trade tips for going it alone.

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Making It as a One-Man Band Indispensable tools and trade tips for going it alone Mike Gabriel I build decks — and I work alone, which does have its challenges. But I prefer to avoid the stress and hassles that stem from having employees — especially worrying about cash flow and struggling to maintain a high level of craftsmanship when employees don't care as much about the quality of the finished product as I do. Customers and peers often ask how I'm able to build decks by myself. My typical response is "one board at a time." Building decks is

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