From Platoon Commander in the Canadian Armed Forces to Vancouver’s most trusted contracting authority. Eric brings military-grade excellence to the business of transforming spaces.
30+
Years in Business
8,000+
Clients Served
CAF
Platoon Commander
Certified
Red Seal Master
Born in Ontario in 1966 and profoundly shaped by a childhood year spent in Ibiza, my worldview was forged early on by diverse environments and high standards. But the true foundation of my career was laid in the military.
For nearly a decade (1983–1992), I served as an Infantry Platoon Commander in the Canadian Armed Forces. Responsible for the training and lives of over 30 soldiers, and specializing in explosives and artillery, I learned that leadership isn't about titles—it's about absolute accountability, clear communication, and delivering on your word.
In 1996, I brought those exact principles to the contracting world by founding Renaissance Solutions. Today, armed with a Red Seal Certification and decades of experience, my mission is simple: to offer amazing guarantees, and then actually deliver on them.
Great leaders are voracious readers. I believe that to provide world-class service, one must constantly study world-class strategies.
Studying the mechanics of business growth ensures that my operations run with clockwork precision. My library is heavily focused on systems, value creation, and scalable excellence.
Influences: Scaling Up, $100M Offers, Traction, Profit First
Understanding human behavior is the key to true service. I study behavioral psychology and high-stakes negotiation to ensure I communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively with every client.
Influences: Never Split the Difference, The Body Keeps the Score
With a background in History from SFU and years of military service, I look to the past to understand strategic execution. History teaches resilience, adaptability, and the long-term view.
Influences: Military History, Blue Ocean Strategy
I specialize in helping Decorators, Interior Designers, Realtors, and Builders elevate their own brand reputations. Most contractors come to you with their hand out asking for referrals. I come to you with immense upfront value.
For each new industry professional I work with, I offer a "Painter For A Day" (valued at $520). I want you to know exactly what it is like to work with my team. I want you to know with absolute conviction that I walk the talk, and that we will knock it out of the park for your clients.
"Eric is a beacon of excellence in this world of 'do as little as you can get away with'."
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Roger Killen, Client
— Ian Scott, Business Owner