The next 30 Days
The next 30 days will be critical in the recovery of business in the country and the world. As we face an unprecedented shut down of...
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Mat Pelletier
- Mar 18, 2020
- 1 min
The end of handshaking as we know it.
With all the news about the corona-virus it only seems obvious that our traditional greeting of shaking hands is all but over. Even the...
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Mat Pelletier
- Mar 11, 2020
- 1 min
This time it's different.
I remember the last time I heard this hype. It was 2008. The stock market collapsed, banks were going out of business, dogs and cats were...
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Mat Pelletier
- Mar 7, 2020
- 1 min
The endless pursuit for Validation
You just can help seeing the constant barrage of social media and have to wonder what did we do before this. Or more accurately, how did...
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Mat Pelletier
- Feb 18, 2020
- 1 min
The 6 Phases of a Commercial Construction Estimate.
Is there a reason why it takes 6 months to design a multi million dollar construction project, but it only requires 2 weeks to complete...
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Mat Pelletier
- Feb 12, 2020
- 1 min
Skill Vs. Will
Which one of these 2 qualities is more valuable? It is very rare someone is born with both, although some are. There is only a few Tom...
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Mat Pelletier
- Jan 28, 2020
- 1 min
The Law of Reciprocity
Psychologists call it the law of reciprocity. Basically it means when someone does something nice for you you are compelled to do...
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Mat Pelletier
- Jan 23, 2020
- 1 min
Design Build vs. Hard Bid
When negotiating a project in the private world (not municipal) it seems very self evident that design build with an amendment price is...
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Mat Pelletier
- Jan 2, 2020
- 1 min
The reason a New Year is important
Other than the fiscal season coming to a close, the beginning of a new year is truly important. If your anything like me, you measure...
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Mat Pelletier
- Dec 17, 2019
- 1 min
Why Great Minds Have Horrible Penmanship.
Charles Darwin Had Shitty Handwriting too.
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Mat Pelletier
- Nov 22, 2019
- 1 min
Business and Iterative Learning.
What is iterative learning? If you don't know, then just go observe any successful entrepreneur or business person. Basically it is the...
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Mat Pelletier
- Nov 19, 2019
- 1 min
THINK Business Podcast steps into the fray.
Please see the latest release of the "Think-Business Podcast with Jon Dwoskin" featuring yours truly as his guest. Many excellent topics...
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Mat Pelletier
- Nov 1, 2019
- 1 min
What's your purpose?
Can you identify with this question? I bet you can, or maybe you just are not being honest with yourself. When things become difficult we...
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Mat Pelletier
- Oct 20, 2019
- 1 min
Everyone wants to go to Heaven, But nobody wants to die.
The fact of the matter is everyone knows what they want but are not interested in the work and sacrifice required to get there. We see it...
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Mat Pelletier
- Sep 24, 2019
- 1 min
Efficiency.
When we discuss efficiency what we really mean is being organized and doing more with less. Efficient people get more accomplished in...
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Mat Pelletier
- Aug 22, 2019
- 1 min
Price, Quality, Speed: Pick 2
If you believe that these 3 factors can coexist in a construction project then you truly do not have a firm grasp of reality. You can...
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Mat Pelletier
- Aug 15, 2019
- 1 min
Details Matter!
If you don't believe details matter, then why is it that the most sought after people within any given industry are typically the most...
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Mat Pelletier
- Jul 30, 2019
- 1 min
The Dream Ride Experience
Pelletier Construction Management is proud to be a sponsor for the Dream Ride Experience to be held August 23-25 at the Farmington Polo...
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Mat Pelletier
- Jul 12, 2019
- 1 min
Onsite communication is critical!
This video inspired these thoughts. The ability to hear is one thing, but effective communication is critical. Many fall short it seems,...
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Mat Pelletier
- Jun 3, 2019
- 1 min
June 18th Book Launch of "Embracing Failure"
As many of you know my latest master piece is due out on Amazon June 18th. It has been a wonderful journey and taken me a tremendous...
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