<html> <head> <style></style> </head> <body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'> Hi Jer, How many years did it take you to build up to that point?  Would you agree that the economy has an impact on how fast we build our businesses.  Is the short amount of time I've been doing this evidence as to why I'm not busy, or is it more the economy?  August was dead. This month is starting to pick up.  My concern is if I raise my price for tuning, will that cost me the customers I have in that I don't have a huge customer base, or would it still even out?  How does one have a good attitude when business is slow.  I'll be honest, I've been depressed the entire month of Agust, about drives my wife crazy when I get like this.  I get in this rut that I can't seem to get out of where motivation is shot.   I do agree with those who mentioned the importance of joining the PTG.  It's definitely well worth it,but in my case money is just too tight. I don't agree with anyone who would say, "Well make it happen..."  I keep telling myself, if I could just get a windfall I could join and pay off other bills too.  When I left the school and moved to the Philly area, I immedietly met with Blind and  Visiual Services, and although I'm approved for services I finally received the word that I should be hearing from those who will assist in obtaining a new computer, my point being they also agreed to cover my dues for the PTG, and it's been how long now? I moved back here 2 years ago.  I wish the PTG had a payment plan a way to make it more affordable for those of us who just can't afford it but LOVE the organization.  I think the PTG is awesome!  One may say the price is worth it and in deed it is, but what does one do when the heart is willing but the bank account is weak?  So all of this money or lack therof just wears me out quite honestly, and I'm not sure how to rise above that rut   Well that's my thoughts Marshall Marshall Gisondi Piano Technician Marshall's Piano Service pianotune05@hotmail.com 215-510-9400 <A href="http://www.phillytuner.com/" target=_blank>www.phillytuner.com</A> Graduate of The School of Piano Technology for the Blind <A href="http://www.pianotuningschool.org/" target=_blank>www.pianotuningschool.org</A> Vancouver, WA </div></body> </html>