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The history and development of Mecherath

Our History

Originally, this was an idea a remodeling contractor had with two purposes, documentation and marketing.

The Documentation

The documentation came about when one of his subcontractors did some work incorrectly. He had to go and fix it to make it right for the client. The sub still wanted to be paid the total quoted price even though he knowingly did it wrong. The sub sued him for $236.00 and won. He won because he had fabricated some notes after the fact on a paper claiming this: “Notes made during the course of business are evidence in a court of law.” The judge ruled in his favor. After, outside the courtroom, the sub admitted he did the installation incorrectly, but it would have taken more work. The remodeler told him all he had to do was to say to him once the area was revealed, this “concealed condition” would have allowed for a change order. Lessons learned: the sub lied, and the remodeler learned to document and not work with liars.

The Marketing

He used the marketing part of the software to send the client a letter of introduction after meeting them at a home show or just before a first appointment. The remodeler didn’t like going to the potential clients’ house and talking about himself, so he let his marketing do it. He had learned people trust the written word over what you tell them and decided to use this as a tool. Another reason he built it was to simplify the process of his introduction letter so each record didn’t have to be created from scratch; rather, he used merge fields and printed them as a batch after the home show. This process saved him a lot of time and kept his letters professional.

Then and Now

This initial version started in 1993 as a simple database, later known as a CRM, a no-named version, completed in 1994. It worked very well, keeping track of all his clients, contracts, communications/activities, and even their kids and pets’ names. It had become a great tool.

Today, as Mecherath, we stand as a testament to the power of evolution. From a simple database in 1993 to a comprehensive tool with capabilities beyond our early days, we have never stopped growing. The 2023 release is a testament to our commitment to innovation, with tools that were once a dream and now a reality. With your input, experience, and feedback, we are dedicated to making Mecherath ‘The most valuable tool in your business.’

Today, Mecherath is fully web-compatible, so there is no longer the need to download a file to use Mecherath. Open your favorite browser and securely log in. Integrated with QuickBooksOnline and ActiveCampaign, we continue to develop and improve upon what started over 30 years ago!