Trading Technology for Time: Businessman Leaves Career in Fixing Computers for One Fixing Cracks

By becoming a business owner, Kevin Webster simplified his life. With the launch of The Crack Team in Grand Rapids, he traded a 15-year career fixing computers to fixing cracks. The Crack Team, www.thecrackteam.com, with locations nationwide, has specialized in foundation crack repair since 1985. The Grand Rapids office will serve Kent, Ionia, Barry and Allegan counties in MI.

Paradoxically, the switch from employment to ownership minimizes demands on Webster. In his case, moving away from the high-tech sector meant shedding a management position involving 20 million invoices a month and a staff of 16 at a subsidiary of a major telecommunications company. Now, with The Crack Team, Webster becomes owner/operator of a low-tech home service company that requires simple equipment consisting of proprietary crack repair products.

Beyond eliminating an oppressive workload, the prospect of self-employment drew Webster to The Crack Team. Eliminating the “beck-and-call” factor of being an employee allows him to enjoy the freedom of uninterrupted time off with his family.

Further, he enjoys being in a position to help people resolve what can seem to be a very scary problem. “The Crack Team has a well-earned reputation for being the ‘good guys’ in the home repair industry. For homeowners, a cracked foundation can be frightening,” says Webster. “We always let them know that cracks are common and generally do not indicate structural damage. Cracks can be fixed with a quick, cost-effective process completed from inside the home.”

“Homeowners, Realtors and inspectors have trusted The Crack Team for more than two decades,” says Webster. “I look forward to providing this service to area residents.”

The Crack Team repairs cracks in concrete, stone and block foundations, as well as cracks in patios, porches, and basement and garage floors. For a free estimate in Kent, Ionia, Barry and Allegan counties in MI, contact Kevin Webster at 616-855-9362 or 866-CRACK-TEAM. For more information about The Crack Team or company mascot Mr. Happy Crack, contact Cary Goldwasser at 866-HAPPY-CRACK or visit www.thecrackteam.com.