Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 9

62 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 9 industry. He shares, “I’d love to see sustained growth, see enough work to keep the workforce busy.” Currently, his son is working for a framing contractor, just like Larry did before he started on his own. Kill also believes there’s real value in maintaining a presence in the industry and concludes, “I love what I do, and the first thing people do when they retire is start a construction project. Why would I want to retire, when retired people can’t wait to do what I’ve been paid to do for 35 years?” Building has been able to plan accordingly. Also, since the company leaves the day-to-day employee issues to subcontractors, Kill has reaped the benefits of being surrounded with great talent. He emphasizes, “You’re only as good as your subcontractors. And I’m fortunate to have the best, but that’s not by accident.” Long-term relationships take time to build, and Kill has made sure that the subcontractors he uses are friends, which means all the specialists in various trades are also friends. Where most companies would rely completely on a middleman to liaise questions between parties, Kill’s network of tradesmen will often call each other directly to plan for tasks. Looking forward to the future, Larry Kill would like to perhaps work a shorter week and spend more time with his wife and son, but that’s not to say he’ll ever completely stop working, as he has such a passion for the construction PREFERRED VENDORS/PARTNERS n Baker Valley Floors | The Floor Works www.bakervalleyfloors.com | www.thefloorworks.com Whether it’s small renovations or high-end new construction, The FloorWorks and Baker Valley Floors help make their clients’ residential and commercial wishes a reality, with the best quality and selection of products, impeccable designs, and outstanding customer service. Offerings include cabinets, carpet, LVT, wood, tile, counter tops, custom showers, and other specialty flooring products. n LaValley Building Supply www.lavalleys.com