Killer Shade Core Values / Saving the world one shade at a time
WHO WE ARE
We design, manufacture and install stupendously cool commercial shading products. We have entirely too much fun doing it, and we are quite possibly the most fun (and attractive) people you may deal with in a given day.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Be Real:
OK kids, here is a fan favorite. We Killers have all had jobs where we had to "fake it", act professional, and put on our "game face" every day we trudged into work. Our little Killer Kingdom was founded on being who we are. When we started January of 2005 we decided that we were going to quit trying to be professional, please everyone and use excellent table manners. In our infinite wisdom, we came to the conclusion that by being who we are we would likely alienate 90% of potential customers- but the ones that "got us" would be loyal fans that would allow us to eke out a meager salary while doing what we love. Then the craziest thing happened. People actually liked it. They started coming in droves. Next thing you know- employees loved it, we started attracting the top talent. So what do you end up with- brutally honest people with high integrity that drop the mask. What you see is what you get. We understand we are not a fit for everyone, but we have made our peace, so if you are feelin' our vibe, browse on. If not, best of luck to you...try www.boringshade.com.
Be Passionate:
This is huge!! We can't have people that aren't 100%. Go Killer or go home. This is all a part of our work hard play hard mentality. Nuff said…
Have Fun:
This little gem ties right in with our marquee value of Be Real. We come to work and enjoy each other, and we do our best to enjoy the work we do and the people we do it with (that's you). We bring our kids with us on appointments. We taunt our customers on our website (often in person). We drink beer after hours and play foosball during hours. We love what we do and love the community of employees, customers and vendors that we do it with. If you are lucky, and we like ya, we might even invite you to join in.
Make Money:
Money makes the world go round- certainly our Killer Kingdom. Without it, the magic is gone. If we aren't making great money, then we aren't bringing enough value or serving our customers the way they deserve!! We are committed to having the resources to be Killer in all that we do and money is a fabulous way to keep score. Our customers vote with their dollars. We get paid on results, not activity. If we don't have money, we aren't doing our job. It is as simple as that.
Help Out:
This is key. Even though we Killers have way too much fun making way too much money while getting to be ourselves, it's all for nothing if that is the end in and of itself. All these things are just plain silly if we can't contribute and give back. Helping out embodies the spirit of who we strive to be, with each other, our customers, families and people and organizations in need throughout our community. We are always looking for new and creative ways to help out and would love any suggestions from our loyal supporters… uh, we're talking to you…