We recently connected with Michael Lantgios and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Michael thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?

I can’t speak for everyone, but I know my key to success is just being myself, having integrity on and off the jobsite, and never missing a deadline. The vast majority of contractors these days will often makes promises they cannot keep, just to get into a job. This complicates everything from; the home-owners having to push back other trades or projects, to costing the home-owners and other trades financially. It’s very common, and I refuse to take part in making promises that cannot be kept.

Michael, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I started Final Cut Construction nearly 8 years ago and it has been a great pleasure to bring not only beautiful bathroom remodels to residential consumers, but to do so in a non-stressful environment. There will always be hurdles to jump in any construction project, but keeping calm and not having a defeatist attitude brings a level of trust to my customers that isn’t very common these days. I have worked on every type of home, from mobile homes to 6,000sqft mansions, versatility keeps my craft sharp and interesting. I post most of my work on my Instagram (FinalCutMI) and plan to start doing some small instructional bits when uncommon situations arise that the average installer may not have incountered to provide some insights and direction. It’s what I love, and I’ll do this for the rest of my life.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I once had a commercial project that was behind in schedule due to other trades not completing their work on time. Now contractually, I was not held to rush because of this, I could have taken the time allotted to me, and they would continue to be behind, and push other trades back as well. Instead, I worked 15 hour days for 2 weeks straight, I didn’t need to, but i knew it would benefit the both of us, and I guess a little bit of my military bearing came in, and I said, let’s get you caught up. I ended up getting multiple jobs for them later on because of this.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

100% my customers. Just about every job I’ve completed for a customer, they bring me 3 to 5 new potential customers. I have still paid less than $100 for advertising, and other than the first month of covid, I have been consistently busy. When you love what you do, others will love what you do, and I think that really shines through to everyone I encounter.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Finalcutmi