Doors can do more than just provide a point of egress for the mechanical engineering, but couldn’t find a job that utilized my
building. A good door can say a lot about the residents or degree. I worked for a number of firms in positions that I didn’t
businesses located within. Consider the choice of door by one really enjoy and I noticed that there was a great opportunity
of Canada’s most successful businesswoman, Elizabeth Arden. in the door and hardware industry. I started small, working
Her “red door” stores hinted of the luxury and pampering that after-hours with a friend of mine. Pretty quickly I was soon
lay within.
making more money working part-time than I was making at
my full-time job.
was
“My first
year I sold $1.2
million worth of service doors
and hardware, with a staff
of five and overwhelming
profitability, it better
than my wildest expectations,”
continues Georgescu. “Every
day I would try and find a
way to make Catcan even
more successful. I decided that
quality is more important than
having the lowest bid, and that
providing my customers with
my best work possible was
the best route for me, and it
worked. We’ve been growing
every year.
Paid Twice from the Same Job
Georgescu’s customers
definitely agree
with his business philosophy, as Catcan’s
repeat and referral business
makes up over 80 percent of
Catcan’s book of business and
business exploded since the
company’s first year. Owners of
a door and hardware serviced Another thing offered by doors is the openings of opportunities. by Catcan know the difference custom fabrication, expert
And for Marius Georgescu, founder, owner and still president finishing carpentry (including moldings, casing, baseboard,
of Catcan Holdings Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, doors window sills, crown moldings and custom detail) can make.
have been both the physical and figurative means to success. The company offers a wide variety of architectural elements,
plus, a comprehensive selection of access control products for
Founding Catcan was the culmination of a dream for multi-family homes, hotels, commercial buildings, schools and Georgescu. “I came to Canada from Europe with a degree in healthcare facilities, among others.
