Words of Wisdom

Any contractor could do worse than to follow two rules that Foley says have helped get him to where he is today:

• Never quit: Foley doesn’t consider himself the smartest guy in the room. He’s hooked up stuff the wrong way and screwed up so much that he’s had to start the job all over again.

“But the one thing I have never done is walked away from a challenge or walked away from a bad situation,” he says. “The way to get to the finish line is just don't quit.”

• Don’t be afraid to ask for help: Over the years, Foley has built up a veritable board of directors he regularly calls on for advice. There’s always somebody who has the answer to your question. There’s always somebody who knows how to do the job quicker, better, faster.

“Like I said, I’m not smarter than anyone else,” Foley adds. “I just know who to call. Just having friends in the industry who can help you goes a long way to making you successful.”