Changing Focus Produces Surprising Profits
by Kevin Miller
Don Voth
President of Metrocan Construction Ltd.
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Ask any successful entrepreneur to name the qualities that led to his or her achievements, and the word “perseverance” will probably appear at or near the top of the list.
Few people know this better than Don Voth, President of Metrocan Construction Ltd. of Vancouver, BC. Ten years after purchasing his father’s construction company, Don and his brother Ken’s hard work turned the $2 million annual volume business into an entity with annual volumes of over 100 times that much.
Unfortunately, like so many other ambitious, young entrepreneurs, Don’s success came at a price, particularly in terms of his personal relationships. His dogged drive to succeed made him insensitive to the needs of others, and it nearly cost him his business.
Thankfully, Don has learned from his mistakes. Though he still works as hard as ever, his reasons for doing so are far different than before. The bottom line is still important, but it is merely a means to an end rather than an end in itself. To Don, success is more about spending time with his family, helping his employees improve their lot in life, and, most of all, helping others learn about God.
Do you have your own business? What drives you to succeed? Why not incorporate God's values into your thinking? If you don’t know Jesus, we encourage you to pray the following prayer:
Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me be the person You want me to be. Amen.
Saying this prayer is the first step towards a personal relationship with Jesus, who can guide and encourage you every step of the way. We would love to pray for you and send you further information.