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Miguel, we were all new at one time to this business. You have Doug's school right in your backyard. It would be well worth the $$$ spent and a day and a half of your time to go.

We can all sit here and tell you what chemicals to use on what type of surface, tips to use, and so on down the line. Nothing beats actual hands on training though and learning what do to and how to do it properly.

I recently went back to school for a week for my new business and never thought at age 41 I would be taking an actual final exam.

We are all here to help each other and learn from each other Miguel, don't take anything I'm saying personally. If Doug's school was around 11 years ago when I started I would have jumped on a plane and flew over there for it.
 
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For the most part Donte,..I don't even have to shake hands,The hand shake is a common courtesy gesture more than anything. .Been doing it this way for 20 years. The hole in the siding isn't a good argument,..in my experience,.the customers who call for these services aren't trying to get something for nothing,..if you show them pre-existing damage,..they aren't likely to come out screaming you damaged their siding,...and if you have had that experience,.sucks to be you.

I like casual,..and if it bites me someday,.so be it. Not that concerned about it,.that's what insurance is for.

I don't have advertisement on my rig or my clothes(Professional Rig and clothes though).. I look at work in casual clothes,..I don't do estimates,.I give solid prices,..I also go to every house to look at work,.and try to meet with the customer in person,..they like that. The only time I even write anything down for them is if they have a laundry list of things to,..or it's gonna be a while until we get there,,..even then,.it's just for reference. Or if it's something has to be voted on by a board. Even then,..lately,..one person gets the price from me and relays it to the rest. . I do lots of stuff "wrong',..but it works very well for me. In my experience,..customers don't like stuffy,..buttoned down types who have to have signatures for contracts and waivers for everything they ever do.

*I realize there are places that like all this formality and don't fault anyone for doing what seems proper,.Just glad I'm able to run my business the way I do. I probably wouldn't make it if I had to be what many consider a real professional,.,Ha,Ha,..

I throw in lots of work in as well,..stuff I know many would consider up-selling,...Just shows people everyone isn't out to soak them for every little thing,..and people like that.

With that said,..my work ethic covers my sorry a** for all the wrong things I do.


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Hear Hear, Jeff. every word you wrote makes sense. I believe that if you work hard, treat the customers fair and with respect they will be good customers forever.
 
that sucks man! but im sure she got what she paid for. That would be a challenge, and i would be all over it! I still consider my self a newbe...but i would rather come out swinging than be a bench warmer. Cant shy away form the dirty jobs...it will only make you better. all good info that i have seen here. Learn and never make the same mistake twice and you will go far grasshopper.
 
My thoughts exactly. I can read all day long but until I start getting out there and doing it, it's just head knowledge. Hope things are going well for you!
 
Miguel, There is a place in Houston where you can but good 10-12% bleach in any quantity for about $1.70/gallon. They will also deliver in quantities over 150 gallons. The company name is Napco and they are in Spring. On you house, we use an air pump so we are mixing our bleach in a tank and not using an x-jet or DS system. For that house we would mix about 5 gallons of 10% bleach in our 50 gallon mix tank, fill it with water and add a quart of roof snot. Make sure you water the plants and grass good and it should look great. If you need any more info you can email me at romiller71@gmail.com. Good luck.
 
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