I get a phone call

Friday afternoon I get a phone call from a prospective customer. Here is how the conversation went in general. Can you come out and give me an estimate? I asked is it your residence? Yes is the response I bought it last year. I asked, “Are you sure you need a new roof? “"Yes" is the reply,” I started checking prices last year. The prices were so high I figured I would wait a year around the time things are slow to get a better price.” I explained to him that material prices have increased and he might not get the bargain he had hoped for. I also informed him I had sold all my assets i.e. trucks overhead etc in the last few years. Explaining, I am the very best repair man in the business. I explained to him how we could proceed if he wanted me to R/R his roof and save money. Also volunteered to be a consultant if he thought my price was too high or wanted to hire someone else based on my explanation on how I would proceed. I'll see him early this coming week. I'm thinking he has a match or beat legitimate roofing estimate. All that hot air just to ask how you would handle this?? B) :) :) B) Deep Down In Florida Where The Sun Shines Damn Near Every Day

I probably won't take the fee either. Another topic .......... Am I crazy or just a moth drawn to a flame?????????? I'm thinking again of buying houses and flipping them. I'm thinking I am totally out of my mind?????? "idunno" Their coming to take me away ha ha he he ho ho to the funny farm where life is beautiful all the time ???????? B) :) :) B) Deep Down In Florida Where The Sun Shines Damn Near Every Day

I give work out all the time to guys I know and trust. It keeps them busy and if I ever need them on a day's notice they show up. Never taken a fee..........but I have paid a few out!

JET

After referring Jason to this H/O. E-mail from him asking me to come into his office and pick up my finders fee. Nice idea. Once upon a time when time wasn't like it is today I would refer work to another contractor. Old competitor x employee, John Hogan Roofing. Not a thank you form this old pirate. Nice job Jason. B) :) :) B) Deep Down In Florida Where The Sun Shines Damn Near Eveey Day

I met with the homeowner early yesterday. A committed DIY cheapest price customer. After looking at the roof from the ground and talking with the homeowner I decided I didn't want the job. I gave him all the basic price info i.e. material components and dumps. What he should expect to pay when he hires a contractor in general. I offered to help him wade through the estimate. If something didn't make sense to him I would explain it. My recommend... Jason's company Done Rite because he is the cheapest in the area. I'm getting soft in my ole age. When I was younger I would not have walked from that one. I like talking roofing not doing it.

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