Mike Holmes is well on his way to being my new idol.
If you’re reading this from Canada, you know Mike: the contractor who arrives at botched renovation jobs and works his magic.
So why do I love this guy?
1. He knows everything there is to know about construction. He seems to have deep knowledge of every subdomain of home renovation. It’s knowledge (and wisdom) that can only come from years of experience.
2. His mantra is “Make it right [the first time].” Fellow software developers, need I say more?
3. The concept for his show is an entrepreneur’s dream.
Take an existing idea: shows about home renovation, which are a dime a dozen.
Make a clever addition: start on a site where the contractors screwed up.
Suddenly, look at this innovative format you’ve got:
a show with conflict (in the dramatic sense only - Mike has a policy of not naming and shaming)
episodic story arcs that are much more engaging
(most importantly) a useful tweak to the format that gives Mike and his crews ample opportunity to relay relevant information about a reno to the audience, without relying on awkward asides.
More information: Check out the Holmes on Homes Website.
Written Apr 14th, 2008 |
