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Today you’ll find Schoeman focused on
building long-term business relationships
in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. In
his free time he likes running, hiking,
doing yoga and working out at the gym.
But if there’s a message he wants others
struggling with health anxiety to know, it’s
this: you’re not alone.
Tell us about your company.
I’m the managing director of Wolfgang
Commercial Painters, a coating company
located in Burnaby, BC. We specialize in
delivering exceptional painting projects and
service for property managers, strata home
owners, and building owners across the
lower mainland of British Columbia. We
offer exterior and interior painting, sealing,
staining, and caulking. We also provide
exterior washing services.
How did you get into this line of
work?
I joined Wolfgang over a decade ago as
our first marketing manager. I had recently
graduated from Simon Fraser University
and was passionate about marketing, along
with the dynamic nature of a small, but
quickly growing business. Right from
day one, I loved seeing the direct impact
of my work on the development of the
business. Over more than a decade, I’ve
worn virtually every hat at Wolfgang, still
learning and growing every day in my
current role as an owner and managing
director.
How do you manage growth in your
business?
Growth is never easy, and we’ve certainly
had our share of bumps along the way. In
my experience, team clarity and alignment
on values, purpose, and vision for the future
is crucial to set up sustainable growth.
From this solid foundation, a laser-focused
yet flexible strategic plan, effectively
executed, has been the cornerstone for our
growth.
Some of the most important elements to
this strategy plan have involved finding
and developing amazing people, as well as
creating systems that allow us to deliver
exceptional service and operational
excellence. We refer to it as Wolfgang
Promise on every project.
VEHICLE: 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | 2017 AJAC Canadian Car of the Year
ATTIRE: Brooks Brothers vest | J.Crew navy blue wool sweater | Theory blue dress
shirt | Naked & Famous Denim jeans | Johnston & Murphy brown leather brogues