Mark SchellerMark Scheller is president of Scheller Hardwood Floors in Lemoyne, Pa., and a frequent instructor at NWFA Advanced and Expert schools.ContractingA Successful Business Partnership Goes SourI had been in business for five years, and although business wasn't stagnating, I knew I could do better. Like most contractors, I'm more of a hands-on artist, not a business person. So, I decided to take on a business partner. He was the brother-in-law of my girlfriend at the time. He had moved here from Europe and he spoke four languages; he was intelligent and charming. He was also an attorney. We discussed the partnership at length and went over the numbers, and he realized that it could be quite a profitable business for him. He had good business sense and financial acumen. So, we became full partners— 50/50. It was a simple deal. We incorporated the business by paying something like $400 and submitting our paperwork to the state.July 31, 2006TechniquesSave Time and Money with a Custom-Made JigSeptember 30, 2004Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
