Recent content by DunRite

Im looking into more what i can do for my employees I have 2 superstars and the rest (6 guys) are "ok" I want to lock up my 2 main guys- I pay pretty well- but you get to a point where you can only pay so much, there is a ceiling I give these 2 guys a paid week off + 6 paid holidays- 1 guy...

How many of you guys use a Google adwords campaign? What results have you gotten? Im thinking about launching a campaign but would like to hear other guys experience

Id like to hear from some of you guys on how accessible you are to your clients. For a long time i used to NOT take calls or respond to texts/emails from Clients after 6PM Mon-Through Sat and Sunday nothing at all I actually had a seperate phone i used and my main business line would be shut...

Yesterday i was called in the early morning hours by the wife of one of my guys that her husband was reported missing after going out on the bay in NJ on a Kayak I arrived as they were pulling his lifeless body out of the water-Perhaps the 2nd of the worst moment i've ever felt the worst...

The Memorial Service honoring Ted Watson is slated for Saturday January 30th in Portland Or Im doing my best to attend as the date has changed a few times- If any local guys or anyone for that matter is looking to attend let me know as the family was asking I know Mike Beck from Eugene will...

I would love to hear how some of you guys got into business- what made you decide to go on your own?? We are all business owners here who have taken the risks associated with going at it on your own. It takes a leap of faith and internal fortitude to withstand the roller coaster of operating...

this morning i filled up at a station for $2.21 Later i was driving past a costco where traffic was all backed up The reason- Gas was $2.09 a gallon- WOW

As most of you have heard by now of the passing of Ted Watson from a roof fall. It should be noted this wasn't his first fall as he cracked a few ribs just a few months back If we learned anything from his death its we should harness up when going up on any roof. Any fall can cause serious...

I regret to inform the PWI community & fellow UAMCC members of the passing of Ted Watson, owner of Rapid Hot Clean While some details remain what we do know is that on Sunday or Monday of last week he fell off a roof and was on life support until Thursday. Its unclear if he suffered a stroke or...

Im looking to acquire a vanity phone # with my area code 908-DUNRITE Anyone do this? with whom & what are some ballpark rates? What success have guys had doing this? I believe 800,888, etc numbers dont work real well looking for feedback

Gents I know in our industry we basically go out (if we go out) view a job and give an estimate- either written or verbal I posted my dilemma once before (maybe on another industry forum, idk) regarding people who seek estimates so they can shop them Recently, and in the past, every so often...

As a lot of you may or not know i do a lot of contracting work- painting, drywall, flooring, etc I get a call yesterday from Mr Patel who asks if i can over to look at his ceilings that are water stained from an old roof leak that has been since fixed. ( a few rooms) After looking at his...

Im inquiring if anyone uses a Van to tow a trailer My trailer is a dual axle weighing no more than 5000lbs Im thinking of buying a Van (Chevy?) but am not sure if it can tow that amount Anyone use a Van??

Ive been approached in the past and recently about partnering up with someone Though they seem like good business minded guys im squeamish about joining forces with anyone Heck, im divorced and maybe that has something to do with it idk- i just like to do things my way and don't think i can...

How is it that some businesses can be profitable & successful with an owner who goes against most ethical business practices? There is a company i occasionally deal with whose owner has a personality of cardboard, treats his employees like garbage (most cant stand him) and interacts with...