35 is the new 70

[Mikey P]

A friendly competitor in Scruz called today.

I ass dialed him the other day I he was checking in..

" Oh and by the way a price shopper called today, she didn't like my .40 and brought up that she called you and was shocked at your. 60 quote.
So what are you charging in Nevada?"

.35 I say.. but with zero overhead it feels like .70

 

[Cleanworks]

So, did she tell you where to shove it?

 

[Mikey P]

I don't answer the phones...

 

[Jim Pemberton]

A friendly competitor in Scruz called today.

I ass dialed him the other day I he was checking in..

" Oh and by the way a price shopper called today, she didn't like my .40 and brought up that she called you and was shocked at your. 60 quote.
So what are you charging in Nevada?"

.35 I say.. but with zero overhead it feels like .70



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Its not what you sell it for, its what it costs you.

What is the cost of living in Carson Valley versus Santa Cruz?

 

[Steve Lawrence]

.35 I say.. but with zero overhead it feels like .70

No overhead? What do you clean with? How do you get to the job?

 

[Mikey P]

Ok..

Very little overhead...

 

[Papa John]

I saw a study and these numbers might be a little off but close. Maybe Fred can find it with his amazing search skills.

On average--$1 buys you 82 cent in CA and $1.15 in Nevada. I think Alabama gets the most for their money.

 

[Bob Savage]

Overhead IS the key, and I've been saying that for years - pay attention to your overhead.

We own our own shop free and clear, no van payments on 3 vans, and no equipment payments.

It has been that way for 18 years now, and I like it.

 

[Bob Pruitt]

I would like to vote for low overhead and high prices. It's a win...win.

 

[Desk Jockey]

These guys work cheap, don't miss days or expect vacations

 

[Able 1]

https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-livi...es&city1=Santa+Cruz,+CA&city2=Carson+City,+NV

 

[dealtimeman]

These guys work cheap, don't miss days or expect vacations


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I recognize most of those!!!! Good ones they are!

 

[Nate The Great]

Too bad you need to be of latin descent to get the hook-ups....

 

[dealtimeman]

You look close enough I will hook you up.

 

[rick imby]

@Bob Savage Just because you own the shop doesn't mean it doesn't cost you anything. The alternative uses of the shop and the money that would generate should be charged to the company---for return on investment purposes at least. If your shop could be rented for $3500 a month and the business is making you 5000 per month what are you really making?

 

[Able 1]

Yeah, no overhead is running out of your house, and writing off half of your house due to garage and office space..

 

[Mikey P]

Yeah, no overhead is running out of your house, and writing off half of your house due to garage and office space..

Cough!

Don't forget the company pick up truck.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Cough!

Don't forget the company pick up truck.

And the company UTV and KTM. For parades and public service events. Of course.

 

[dealtimeman]

And the company UTV and KTM. For parades and public service events. Of course.

Calm down mark saiger!

 

[ruff]

These guys work cheap, don't miss days or expect vacations


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# 266 is such a noob.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I thought we snuck him in there. Kudos to you for spying him.

 

[Bob Savage]

@Bob Savage Just because you own the shop doesn't mean it doesn't cost you anything. The alternative uses of the shop and the money that would generate should be charged to the company---for return on investment purposes at least. If your shop could be rented for $3500 a month and the business is making you 5000 per month what are you really making?

Our shop is on our residential property, so kind of weird to think about renting it out.

It's about 1500 sq. ft. (includes upstairs) and serves our purpose perfectly- heated, A/C, water and sewer, and separate electric meter with 200 AMP service. It will house 4 vehicles.

 

[rick imby]

I think Bob Savage is going to make 85 the new 35. Still crankin out the carpet right Bob?

 

[Bob Savage]

I think Bob Savage is going to make 85 the new 35. Still crankin out the carpet right Bob?

Yes, I am.

Had a job Thursday and Friday, power stretch 6 bedrooms, a basement rec room which was 3 rooms, a LR, DR, Office, and Great room - busted 4 seams, did a couple of cat repairs (full of furniture), and then cleaned all of that on Friday, plus 2 sets of steps 17 per flight, deodorized for 5 cats and 2 dogs. Then I did another pad replace, tackless replace, seal sub-floor, deo, and s/c BR that afternoon by myself.

Not quite 85 yet, but I am 72 next month.

Love that hot tub every morning!

....and, I like this profession!

Yes, it is a profession. Kudos to y'all!!!

 

[Mikey P]

Yes, I am.

Had a job Thursday and Friday, power stretch 6 bedrooms, a basement rec room which was 3 rooms, a LR, DR, Office, and Great room - busted 4 seams, did a couple of cat repairs (full of furniture), and then cleaned all of that on Friday, plus 2 sets of steps 17 per flight, deodorized for 5 cats and 2 dogs. Then I did another pad replace, tackless replace, seal sub-floor, deo, and s/c BR that afternoon by myself.

Not quite 85 yet, but I am 72 next month.

Love that hot tub every morning!

....and, I like this profession!

Yes, it is a profession. Kudos to y'all!!!

Holy smokes!


Impressive