Interviewing with Finishes First as a decorative contract painter was a pleasant and positive experience. The owner met with me at a cafe and we shared our experiences and portfolio's over coffee. I had just started up my business, with a few jobs under my belt. I was both worried that I would not be "good enough" as an artist, and worried that she would not be "good enough" for my taste preferences and sensibilities. Because I did not want to compromise myself by contracting with anyone who did not meet my high standard, I ended up interviewing her in a sense...questioning every aspect of her quality of work. Her work did speak for itself and I was impressed. Also, she was extremely professional and friendly, rare qualities to find co-existing. Needless to say, we "hired" each other.