Family Matters
Early in my career, all I could think about was achieving financial success. Having this drive wasn’t a bad thing, but I was worried that my son was growing up fast, and that he would soon be off to college and beyond.
Early in my career, all I could think about was achieving financial success. Having this drive wasn’t a bad thing, but I was worried that my son was growing up fast, and that he would soon be off to college and beyond. Life is too short, and I knew I needed to be spending as much time as possible with the people who mattered most: my family. The balance between business and family may be the hardest thing to manage in life. On one hand, I wanted to provide the best life possible for my family. On the other hand, I wanted to spend as much time as possible with my family.
Rehabbing the 100-year-old Pillars brought out the amazing interior design talent my wife possessed. This skill made The Pillars a wonderful place to live and ensured its resale value. Selling a custom home like The Pillars within 9 days of it being listed is a feat in and of itself. It just demonstrates the extraordinary work that my wife put into the project, giving the house its unique appeal. My wife naturally mastered a talent for making a dollar spent on the rehab and interior design look like $ 1.50. I stress this concept repeatedly with architects in my business; mastering this skill has infinite value to a real estate business.
About the Author
Calvin D. Boender was raised in the Dutch Christian Reformed area of Highland, Indiana. After high school, he attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for three years and thereafter graduated from Grand Valley State College, Allendale, Michigan, in December, 1978, with a bachelor's degree with honors in political science. For the past 35 years, he has focused his attention on real estate by successfully investing in and redeveloping residential, commercial and industrial properties. He has now turned his quick mind and strong business acumen to developing Renew Biomass into a market leader. Cal has been a major contributor to various philanthropic causes and non-profit organizations addressing the needs of children and less-fortunate individuals. He resides in the suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two dogs, where he enjoys reading and biking.
