Competitive Rates

[David Nereson]

    Right out of piano tuning school, I was hired by a Yamaha dealer and was "full-time" right away, although doing floor tunings for not much more than minimum wage.  Joined PTG within a year and passed the old, non-standardized exams.  Worked for the Yamaha dealer (who also sent me to the Little Red Schoolhouse) for 7 years, then they went out of business, so I was forced to be completely on my own.  But I probably could've quit the store after 5 years, having built up a decent clientele.
     --David Nereson, RPT
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matthew Todd 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:52 AM
  Subject: Competitive Rates


  Hi,

  How often does everyone evaluate their tuning rates, and overall fees?  In my area I have found, so far, that I am the most expensive.  Not because I charge high, but because I feel my services are of a higher quality, and my clients are paying for a skilled trade, if you will.  I am the only PTG member in this area working toward RPT status, by the way.

  Have any of you had a lot of calls where they are only looking for the cheapest deal?

  Just to remind you, I relocated to this area six months ago, and began building a full time business here in March.  Yes there are several other extablished tuners in the area, some are good, some we won't mention...but I feel if I get out there and do quality service, and great customer skills, I shouldn't have a problem building a very reputable business.

  How many years did it take all of you to begin your business to when you began full time?

  Thanks in advance,
  Matthew
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