James: Don't we really need both? The "big boys" and the well qualified technicians who do in-home (in-school, in-church, etc.) piano service? I would also call into question the phrase "that kind of clientele." I used to service pianos for the local Steinway/Baldwin/etc. dealer, and if my memory serves me correctly, the clientele I served then did not differ much from the clientele I serve now. You are right. There came a time when I had to choose, but I do not feel I am on the fringe. I am good at what I do, and I am already moved up. There is a lot more to life than recognition, although I've had my share of that, too. I would love to enumerate the many ways I am blessed, but it would sound like bragging. I am at peace, and at this moment I wouldn't trade places with anyone. Clyde Hollinger, RPT Lititz, PA pianoman wrote: (a lot of snips here and there) There is a time when you have to choose if you are going to run with the big boys and you have to follow the same rules that they have to follow UNLESS, you choose to stay in the underbrush and have that kind of clientele. If you are good at what you do don't settle for being on the fringe. Move up. James Grebe
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