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You New Guys Take Note:
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04/02/12 05:02 PM
04/02/12 05:02 PM
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mequon, wisconsin
Paul Winkelmann
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The only person on this site right now, seems to be me. I've already been on the treadmill, returned an insulation blower, took some shirts to be embroidered with our company's name, checked out a muskrat problem, picked up a Comstock cage that had already done its work, and baby sat my terror of a granddaughter.
What does this mean to you? It means that everyone else is really busy! It would also suggest to me, that if you have not gotten any business lately, that you need to reassess. Am I serious enough about wanting to do this for the rest of my life or is this just a passing phase?
If you plan to make a decent enough living doing what you love then one of the first things is, you may need to move. If you love where you live and won't consider moving to at least a suburb, then you need to consider part-time. With the exception of a few ( that includes some of you on here ) I don't much care for people doing this part time. I did it part time and I actually did a pretty good job but full time was always in the back of my mind. I think that your mindset, when this is your only way to support your family, changes. You attempt to do a better job more quickly.
Last edited by Paul Winkelmann; 04/02/12 05:03 PM.
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Re: You New Guys Take Note:
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/02/12 08:31 PM
04/02/12 08:31 PM
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Georgia
firedawg
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I can agree with most of what you said. I don't think my mindset would change doing this full vs part time. I have always done any job just like i would want it done if i was hiring someone myself. I have no intention of doing this full time for several reasons--
1. i already have a full time job with benefits
2. i can pick and choose jobs
3. i don't end up stressing myself out trying to get enough jobs to break even or try to make a profit each week or month.
4. i have enough time off from my regular job to allow me to do this type work.
5. i still want to do a better job more quickly b/c i already understand that time is $$.
if you are new and not getting calls, then you have to figure out IF there is enough sustainable work in your area to support a business, and if so, what avenues are you going to take to get your name out there for people to see and be able to contact you--and which of these ways will be the most cost effective
Last edited by firedawg; 04/02/12 08:34 PM.
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Re: You New Guys Take Note:
[Re: ProLine]
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04/02/12 10:28 PM
04/02/12 10:28 PM
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USA
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Prices need to be professional, services need to be professional and the services offered need to be offered in a honest ethical manner. The only time I have trouble with Part timers is when they are uninsured and charge 10 -25 bucks per coon or trade the work for a six pack.
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Re: You New Guys Take Note:
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/02/12 11:03 PM
04/02/12 11:03 PM
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orofino ID.
killbilly
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The only person on this site right now, seems to be me. I've already been on the treadmill, returned an insulation blower, took some shirts to be embroidered with our company's name, checked out a muskrat problem, picked up a Comstock cage that had already done its work, and baby sat my terror of a granddaughter.
What does this mean to you? It means that everyone else is really busy! It would also suggest to me, that if you have not gotten any business lately, that you need to reassess. Am I serious enough about wanting to do this for the rest of my life or is this just a passing phase?
If you plan to make a decent enough living doing what you love then one of the first things is, you may need to move. If you love where you live and won't consider moving to at least a suburb, then you need to consider part-time. With the exception of a few ( that includes some of you on here ) I don't much care for people doing this part time. I did it part time and I actually did a pretty good job but full time was always in the back of my mind. I think that your mindset, when this is your only way to support your family, changes. You attempt to do a better job more quickly. sucks to be you,,,, i took scruff on a run, drank 3 beers, took sue on a run,drank 3 more beers, took sie on a run ,drank 3 more beers, just cheeeel
Last edited by killbilly; 04/02/12 11:10 PM.
thank GOD!! JESUS did'nt tap out
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Re: You New Guys Take Note:
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/03/12 02:05 AM
04/03/12 02:05 AM
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live within you means,,,,And Means what you live???????..........
Ah heck,,,,,what would I know,,,,,,,I "Live Life like a Billionaire,,,,"....?
Slightly used Shoes 4 sale,,,,,,May special,,, Act Now... Free Sock with every purchase
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Re: You New Guys Take Note:
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/03/12 09:23 AM
04/03/12 09:23 AM
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Western Michigan
Animals Only
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I treat all my customers like my grandmother and charge all of them like Donald Trump. I receive a check with a smile and handshake on a job well done. I am part time, insured and run my business stress free. No advertizing and make as much as I need.
AKA: Rusty Shackleford
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Re: You New Guys Take Note:
[Re: Paul Winkelmann]
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04/03/12 09:55 AM
04/03/12 09:55 AM
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mequon, wisconsin
Paul Winkelmann
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Yeah, this post was not meant to do any comparisons between full and part time. It was meant to show what decisions might need to be made if you really enjoy this business. I have never had a problem with a single part time guy in the 24 years I've been in business. I've really not had any trouble with any big company either, but their customers have. ( Just like ProLine said )
Killbilly, I hate to brag but when I quit drinking beer in 1980, I forced several of the largest breweries to close. Schlitz, Blatz, West Bend, Pabst, and some smaller ones. It's a fact. Look it up.
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Re: You New Guys Take Note:
[Re: ccary]
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04/03/12 10:18 AM
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south east michigan
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most, even on here do not realize how broad this field is. If you ain't making all your profit the same way they do, your not even a wco lol. Sad but true guys, i see it all the time. You have to do this or that to make money ??????? Each area is different, it poses different difficulties and opportunities. For example, i do very very little exclusion. i can see the faces dropping already lol.
There is work out there, go get it - whatever it may be. Wonder if they stop extending unployment benefits the unployment rate would go down , Im guess it would because they seem to only count the people on unenjoyment , I wonder what percent unemployment tax is now , I was paying in 2 1/2 percent and when I had paid 9 grand they sent a letter telling me not to send anymore oh the good old 90s
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