Posted 07-02-2008
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by Andrew Connery

Colin Binns - Putting in the hard yards

After 15 months in operation CDB Plumbing is making its mark

How long have you lived locally? 32 years

What you would improve about the area? Can’t improve The Shire!

Hobbies / Passions? Supporting the Sharks, reading, swimming and exercising.

The hardest thing I’ve ever done was complete my first exercise session at the Wanda sandhills.

Your life/business philosophy Sweat plus sacrifice equals success.

At school I gave my teachers grief - sorry to everyone at Woolooware High.

I wish the Sharks would win a premiership.

I’m good at solving plumbing problems.

I’m bad at taking off my work gear at the end of the day (drives my girlfriend nuts).

I often wonder what the next twenty years holds.

Describe your business … what makes it different/better        Honesty, reliability and personable service

How long have you worked in the area? 12 years

Short term goals? Increase the client base - particularly new constructions or owner/builder projects.

How long in current business? Just on a year.

Your latest project is a new house at Roscoe Street, Bondi.

What do you love about your work? Being able to provide a quality service from start to finish and seeing customer satisfaction.

Who has been a mentor? My father and grandfather have both been an inspiration (but don’t tell them I said that).

Has your family/partner been a help? Yes my partner and close family have been really helpful and influential with the start-up phase of the business, particularly marketing and accounting.

What business books do you read? Not a lot but I always check out the Plumbing Connection Quarter Magazine and Barefoot Investor.

What formal qualifications do you have? Cert 4, Plumbing Tech. (Gymea) Cert 3, Plumbing Trade. High School Cert. Received following awards: “Highest Pass Cert in Advanced Plumbing”, “Top Plumbing Student of the Year” and “Highest Pass Cert 4 Advanced Plumbing”.

 

Andrew Connery is the publisher of this e-magazine and (anyone will tell you) loves to share his views on the world in general. You can phone Andrew on 9516 2000/(02) 4254 0200 or email him on andrewc@youronlinecommunity.com.au - he'd appreciate hearing your opinion on anything raised in this column.

 

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