It was 12 years ago that I found out that the company I was working for as an NDT Technician for Crane Inspections, was being sold to a U.S. I was newly married and went from a secure career, to wondering what I am going to do now. My Employer told me that there were two options moving forward. 1. Was find new employment, or 2. Be my own boss, become a legal business and they would hire me as a co
ntractor. It was a rough start like any other company. If you have ever tried building a business from scratch, it is a 24/7 process. So, after bouts of anger, self perseverance, some bourbon, and some encouragement from my wife, I was able to transform myself from a compliant employee into a successful small business owner of Ajax NDT Inspection Services Inc. Being born and raised in Calgary, gave me the advantage as I knew all the quadrants of Calgary, and surrounding Towns and Cities. Opportunity did not come easy; I had to build that door and knock on it. Here I am 12 years later, still married, succeeding, and slowly growing. I love what I do, and I am passionate about safety. What can I say about this experience? You do not build a business; you build relationships; And then those relationships build the business. Respect yourself and others. Thank you for your support for locally owned small businesses.
