mild rant, contractors and repair folks
Having run. what I feel is a successful business, for 40 plus years. We have always called folks back. And showed up when we said we would. On occasion, where something came up, we always call or e...
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Most all my life I ran a trucking company, most years just a truck or 2 but at times I have owned 8, and hired others. When somebody called wanting a truck, if I said a truck would be there it was. When work was good, I would not answer my phone because I didn't want to commit to cheap work and miss a good job. (Most times, somebody else set the rate, I could take or leave) I would first call where I had the best chance of making best money. But after I had decided what I would do next day I would call each and tell them "sorry, I'm busy. But if something changes I will check to see if you still need help."
My brother had a auto body shop. Once somebody complained about his unlisted phone number. "I can't fix your car over the phone. I can't tell you what it will cost to fix your car over the phone. I can't fix cars while I'm on the phone. When you walk in, I will give you a estimate on the cost, and my phone number.
My brother had a auto body shop. Once somebody complained about his unlisted phone number. "I can't fix your car over the phone. I can't tell you what it will cost to fix your car over the phone. I can't fix cars while I'm on the phone. When you walk in, I will give you a estimate on the cost, and my phone number.
