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CLIENT – How much will it cost to do this job?
CONTRACTOR - $2,800 dollars.

CLIENT – That’s too expensive for this job!
CONTRACTOR – How much do you think it should cost?

CLIENT – $800 max! It’s a simple job!
CONTRACTOR – I can’t do the job for so little.

CLIENT – People in your line of work wants to make a huge profit!
CONTRACTOR – I’m sorry you feel this way. Why don’t you do the job?

CLIENT – But, but, I don’t know how to do any of that.
CONTRACTOR – For $900, I can teach you everything you need to know to do the job. You can then use $800 to do the job, and you’re still saving $1,100. Also, you will obtain all the knowledge and the experience for the next time you need to do this job.

CLIENT – Deal!
CONTRACTOR – Great! To start, you need to buy tools. You will need a chipping hammer, a nail gun, a laser, a drill, a mixer machine, PPE, and some other things.

CLIENT – But, I don’t have any of those tools and I can’t buy all that for just one job!
CONTRACTOR – Ok. I can rent you my tools for another $300. You’re still saving $800.

CLIENT – That’s cutting my savings, but I will rent your tools.
CONTRACTOR – Perfect! I’ll be back Saturday and we can start.

CLIENT – Wait! I can’t Saturday. I only have time today.
CONTRACTOR – I’m sorry, I only teach others on Saturdays. I have to prioritize my time and my tools needs to be on other jobs I have during the week.

CLIENT – Ok then. I will sacrifice my family’s plans on Saturday.
CONTRACTOR – Right, me too! Oh, I forgot. If you’re going to do the job yourself, you need to buy the materials. There’s a high demand nowadays, so your best bet is to get a truck and be at the hardware store by 6am before other contractors get there.

CLIENT – AT SIX IN THE MORNING? On Saturday? That’s too early for me. I don’t even have a truck!
CONTRACTOR – I guess you’ll have to rent one. By the way, do you have some helpers to help you load the truck?

CLIENT – You know what? I’ve been thinking. Probably is better for you to do the job. It’s better to pay you to do the job right and not having to go through all that hassle.
CONTRACTOR – Good thinking. Sign here and let me get to work.

This is the truth.

People are not just paying for a job, they are paying for knowledge, experience, tools, time, family sacrifices, and other things you bring to the table.

~Unknown Author

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Beneath the sun's blaze, the mighty pool technician takes the stage,
With unwavering spirit, like fireworks engaged.
On Fourth of July, embracing duty's call,
Toiling with purpose, triumphing over all.

His tools gleam, symbols of poolside might,
A master of maintenance, keeping waters bright.
With each precise maneuver, triumph unfolds,
The pool technician's prowess, a story yet untold.

He revives tired waters, a patriotic grace,
Breathing life into pools, an enchanting embrace.
Amidst laughter and splashes, he stands tall,
A champion of chlorine, the hero loved by all.

With dedication unmatched, he makes the water gleam,
In his hands, victory dances like a dream.
On this Independence Day, his work rings true,
The mighty pool technician, painting skies anew.

P.s. Stolen poem from another Brother Pool man.

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🍍Copied from another small business site but lots of truth here! Pros n cons risks and rewards

Running a business is really hard.

What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid back people.

People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.

Friends will expect discounts on everything and value you and your hard work less than a big chain store. Or completely ignore you entirely 💁🏻‍♀️

You have to worry about if you forget to email/message someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails.

Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work life balance. You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner..... All whilst being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend...

There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5-10 years. It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially these past two years. 👏🏻

Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives. Be kind, be patient….. and hopefully more of us will stick around!

I copied this from a friend because its was pretty spot on with regards to most small businesses.

Trust me, I know! 😉 I am so proud of all my friends running big & small businesses! It’s not easy!
I’m most proud of OUR FAMILY BUSINESS! My Mom, Dad, & I have worked so tirelessly & are grateful! It so crazy to me that 2022 is our 10th Season in business 🎉🤍🤍🍍

Happy Holidays🍍

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Cleaned up well with Pineapple juice and elbow grease.

Anybody think they could wake up to this every morning?

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20 year old double decker pool/ spa combo in 🍍care for last 13 years is ready for new plaster, time to get her a little facelift!

Happy Holidays !