Member Spotlight: Alan Fortnum

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ALAN FORTNUM - UPRIGHT DOOR SERVICE INC.

As one of the first members of the Uxbridge Networking Group and the long-time business owner of Upright Door Service Inc., Alan Fortnum knows a thing or two about what it takes to build a business with staying power. Collaboration and specialization: these are at the heart of his continued success. While this formula may seem simple, it’s also nuanced.

Since his initial foray into self-employment as a general contractor and carpenter in the mid 1980’s, Alan has understood the importance of bringing together the best products, the best people and the best service. He’s also understood the importance of evolving, which is why his family-owned business transitioned from general to specific in 2001. Leaving behind his days as a general contractor, Alan decided to focus specifically on garage doors.

It has been an exciting time to be a part of the garage door industry,” Alan says. Having developed a passion for garage doors, Alan regularly attends international door conferences to keep up-todate with all the new styles, colours and trends in garage doors.

One of the first things he did was join the UNG. As someone who was relatively new to the area, he didn’t know many other people and the UNG provided an opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs and expand his business.

“What I’ve found with networking,” he explains, “is that the real payoff is the relationships. When you network for a long time, there’s a level of trust you get that you don’t get when you call someone you’ve randomly picked out of a phonebook. There’s a heightened level of trust and confidence when you connect with someone through networking.”

This confidence is apparent in every aspect of his business. From the continued commitment to uncompromising customer service to his business’ accreditation as a member of the International Door Association, Alan nurtures success by encouraging constant growth and steadfast dedication.

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