[pianotech] Fw: no cash flow

[Gene Nelson]

I have not heard anyone suggest that making the name of the symphony public could be unethical, and I do not believe it would be. The time is not now however.
After much consideration I have that old bad taste in my mouth.
I have donated many tunings but they have always been by my choice - not an option to deceit.
This symphony knew when they wanted my services that they could not pay me and did not have the fortitude to inform me or ask for donated service - who knows, I may have felt generous that day.
The feeling I get here is that there is something glorious about concert work that should cause me to be bullied into donating a full day to someone who clearly has no regret about taking advantage. If I give in then the next technician will likely be faced with the same thing. The next technician should ask to be paid in advance or at least know what could be on the horizon for them.
To be honest, I get more satisfaction out of reviving the old upright as opposed to some aspects of concert work and cannot see anything that is so special about it.
If my reputation gets trashed because I want to be paid for my services then maybe I am in the wrong business.
These same people have benefactors that are willing to front enough $$$ for one of the most exotic German pianos on the market - will they maintain that one with the same approach? 
Communication and good will is a two way street.
Thanks again for all of your thoughts.
Gene
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Gene Nelson 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 11:14 AM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow


  This would be good if I was close to the place. As it is a 2+ hour drive, my services were more than a tuning (took up an entire day) and I do not want clients in that area because I am not willing to drive there on a regular basis I cannot see the value in it. I don't care about the income range of those who might read my name on some symphony hand out as none of them will be a client.
  This is looking more and more like a chartable contribution that I am being forced to give. Maybe I can use it as a tax write off - there is at least some value in that.
  Gene
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Brian Trout 
    To: pianotech at ptg.org 
    Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:57 AM
    Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow


    Since I'm not a regular symphony attendee, I'm not all that familiar with how the playbill is written or what is normally in it.  But if you have the opportunity to put your name in front of a few hundred or even a few thousand people for the price of a tuning, that may be a rather target rich audience for your advertising.  
     
    The few times I was sitting, waiting for a concert to begin, I often found myself reading whatever I had available, even if I had almost no interest, simply to occupy my thoughts with something other than nothing.  
     
    Might end up being a win/win for both of you.  Saves them money, provides you advertising.  You'd just want to work out ahead of time what work equates with what advertising to make it at least approach equitable in appearance.  
     
    Best of luck,
     
    Brian
     

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    From: alliedpianocraft at hotmail.com
    To: pianotech at ptg.org
    Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 12:37:38 -0400
    Subject: Re: [pianotech] no cash flow


    Take it out in trade! Get tickets to the symphony or an ad in the playbill in lieu of payment.



    Al



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