Speaking of working for dealers. . .

[Paul Chick (Earthlink)]

Subject: Speaking of working for dealers. . .

 

I have an opportunity (?) to work for a new dealer, and would appreciate
some advice.  I was asked by the dealer to submit a bid "on cost [to] me on
floor tuning, pitch raise, complimentary tuning & pitch raise."  Shouldn't I
should also include ideas on prepping the pianos?  I'm still a newbie, with
a small but growing clientele, and would like to have the experience this
kind of work can bring.

 

If you are willing to share your ideas, you may email me off the list.  I
would really appreciate the opportunity to dialogue (my wife wouldn't like
that word!!) on specifics.

 

Thanks,

Richard Morgan

richard.morgan at yahoo.com

 

I do work for several dealers in my area.  There is no contract, just
working verbal agreements.  I charge them half price for technical work, and
1/3 price for floor tuning.  So far I've been servicing their products for
30+ years.  I always inform them of any problems I find and have a price in
mind to fix it. Any piano that is grossly out of tune will require a higher
fee, which is established before I begin.  I miss the mark sometimes and
give away some work; but the opposite happens too.  The dealer should be
turning work over to you that comes in.  It serves both of you well for
prompt attention these calls.  He gets his name out and you establish a
tuning clientele.  Be willing to be flexible and dependable.  Do a few
favors and rush jobs to show you are interested in working for him.  This
has paid off for me many times.

 

 

Paul C

 

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