I was talking with a fabricator the other day who said something that really stuck with me. After a series of unfortunate circumstances, he and his brothers have rebuilt their family business, and it is a growing success. The fabricator said that if he listened to everyone around him who gave their opinion, the business wouldn’t be what it is today.
The moral of the story is that while advice can be helpful, it is important to follow your instinct and do what you feel is right. In this case, the fabricator took a few risks and has created a customized business for a particular market — and it is working. While it isn’t always easy, it is important in this day and age to develop a niche to make your business stand apart from the rest.