Phil, I agree. Even though "my" dealer didn't help me get started, he treats me royally! I'll work for him as long as he still wants me! Avery At 11:09 AM 04/16/03 -0400, you wrote: >Ok..I've read most of the posts regarding this current subject, and I want >to chime in on it.. > >Yesterday was my 7th year aniversary in the business, and that day, April >15, is special not because it was the first day of business for me..it is >special because it was the first day I started doing contract work for a >dealership here that I STILL do contract work for today, and will continue >to do work for until it isn't feasible for either one of us. > >When I was hired to do this work, this dealer said to me, and I quote: > >"In 3-4 years, you'll be busy enough where you won't have time to do my work >anymore." > >Yes, I am busier than the 1-armed paperhanger in a hurricane, but I still >make time to do this dealer's work, at reduced rates..why? > >1. We have an understanding about his floor work and his Warranty >Tunings..the floor will have to wait if I have the opportunity to double my >income instead. > >2. He really is a nice person. > >3. See #'s 1&2. > >This dealer got me going in a big way 7 years ago, and I am eternally >grateful..he's happy to have me, and I'm happy to work with him. > >win-win. > >We should all be that lucky. > >-Phil Bondi (Fl.) >phil@philbondi.com > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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