@N8RealEstate Yup, I inherited a guy, i was turning units one at a time. Full refresh, floors, cabs, baths. Moved him into a fresh unit. I know it was the nicest home he'd ever had. HE trashed it in a year.
Offered cash for keys. It was filthy, no payout. Stunning laziness and ignorance.
@dig_deeper1 I know an expat in Mex that did similar. Borrowed for the toys, rv, jeep, quads, motos, etc.
Took it all to Baja.
Came home cashed out the house, retired early and never looked back.
Never paid a dime on any of it.
@CollinJHumphrey Yes on tools, also on other items.
Tape, paint, tools , plumbing and elec. Big boxes have the buying power to dictate spec and price point. Smart companies won't do it to avoid diluting their brand.
@robbiehendricks@sweatystartup Golf is great, yes, deals are done on the course but much is accomplished over dinner or in the bar.
Golf, Tennis, Boats. (I've got 20 years in at a YC. I'm still a "new guy") Doesn't matter, it's relational. Having interests and friends in common. Well worth doing.
My average job size in Florida is $5,800.
Florida painters charge an average of $3,200.
We're 80% above market. We still book months out.
Here's why people pay us more:
1. Lead form auto-responds in under 60 seconds
2. 5 calls in first 48 hours if they don't book
3. Appointment reminders 24 hours before AND morning of
4. Estimator shows up in branded uniform with iPad
5. Proposal sent same day with itemized scope
6. Job updates with photos throughout project
7. Final walkthrough before final payment
People pay more for a better experience.
@TristenPalori Manual labor works a different part of the brain than most business work. Also, nuturing/ growing plants and connecting with the soil reconnects another part of the brain.
For thousands of years being able to grow foods kept you alive.