• I have read Mr. Stones articles in trade magazines for years, have his book on Markup & Profit for several years, and just joined the online discussion group today. I am preparing to hire a sales person, and this should be of some help. Thank you for all the info over the years. It has been of great value.
  • I received my book today and have quickly read it from cover to cover. I will now be reviewing all the incredibly helpful advice, section by section. I cannot thank Michael enough for this wonderful work! I think I have made every single mistake highlighted in the book. The results are predictable – debt and a non paying job. I am convinced that our small business will turn around now! We are very skilled craftsmen but business…not so much. To be given the tools based on our numbers really does help our confidence, (and artisan type guilt), in charging a…
  • I’ve purchased Markup and Profit and Profitable Sales book. Phenomenal books!! Michael thank you for all the valuable information. I’ve learned a lot.
  • I appreciate all the knowledge you have shared with us over the years and I still enjoy re-reading your books often.
  • Thank you for making life a lot easier for us all. I have enjoyed learning a lot from markup and profit and well almost the whole book is now covered with highlighter and pen from making notes to help refer back to when needed. It has to be the best contractor book I have ever read or seen on the market. It’s real and the numbers don’t lie and you have the background to prove it. Thank you very, very much Michael!!
  • I own markup and profit: a contractors guide! It’s my business bible, and one of the only reasons I’m still in business after 4 1/2 years on my own with no college education!!