Hey Chris, why are you so sad looking?

I been watching you just sitting there, what are you thinking?

Well you know Mr. Rex, things are not going so good. Why, what do you mean?

You see I been thinking about how I can make money. Well what have you come up with? I haven’t That’s the problem. You see Chris,there are doers and there are dreamers which one are you? I’m a doer. Ok if you are than you need to act on what ever ideal you have on your mind, just don’t dream about it. Okay I will. What is it you want to be? I want to be a handyman, ok well you’ll need to follow thru on what ever you start. No job is to be left unfinished. And you have to learn how to charge before you know how to work. Lol, Chris, thought that was funny , but he appreciated the advice. You know Chris, there’s a dollar under every rock. If you want it you have to get out there and get it.

Chris, laughed again. Chris, walked over to a rock on the ground and turned it over, Mr. Rex, what do you mean there’s no dollar under this rock. Mr. Rex, laughed you see Chris, if you took that rock and polished it you could sell it for a dollar or more, or you could take a load of those rocks and get 100 to 150.00 for the load. I’m only giving you an example. Oh I see Mr Rex, there is money in rocks, sand, gravel and much more. Same as handyman work. I see what you mean, it’s up to you Chris, how much or how little you want to earn. You are in control of you own destiny. Awww I’m starting to see the big picture now Mr. Rex, that’s some great advice, ok Chris, if you want something bad enough nothing is impossible. Do you agree? Yes sir I do. Ok so stop sitting around here mopping like your lost or something, you have the right tools get out there and do it. No one stopping you but you. Gee Mr. Rex, your so right. Ok where do I go from here thought Chris. I must find some leads, get my tools together. I need a truck hummm! How can I get one? I know I’ll find a few jobs take the money and buy one. Nothing is impossible, that’s what Mr. Rex, said. I can do it, I will do it?

First I need to get out and talk to people. I need to be positive and assure them I can do the work. Give them a price and be firm.

Stick to my pricing. The sooner I get the job done the more money I make the sooner I get my new truck. A few days had gone by and Mr. Rex, came , to see me. Hello Chris, how are you? I’m doing great! Not really! Well how are you doing with your ideals? Well Mr. Rex, I been acting on you advice but so far no Luck landing a job. Why? I’m not sure. I have talked to several clients , but they say they have to think about it. Ok let’s pretend I’m your customer and I need you to give me an estimate. Ok. Hello Mr. Rex, my name is Chris, I’m here to look at your project. Thank you for coming Chris. Come on in i need this ceiling fan replaced and a new kitchen faucet, Mr. Rex, as I told you on the phone prier to coming out I have a diagnostic fee of 70.00 that’s for coming out. Before I can give you a price I must collect the 70.00 oh ok not a problem. Mr. Rex, I take checks, Venmo, cash app, zelle or you can pay cash. I got cash, here you go thank you.

I need to go to my truck and check my price guide and I’ll be back. Ok take your time.

Mr. Rex, it will cost 150.00 to remove the fan and install your new one and 150.00 to remove and install the kitchen faucet a total amount of $230.00 After the 70.00 diagnostic credit. Ok Chris, when can you do it. Do you have the fan and faucet here?

Yes! Well I can get started I’m here. Ok great!

Ok Chris, we’ll in our conversation you said Mr. Rex As I told you on the phone did not sound professional. You should of said

Mr Rex, it’s a 70.00 diagnostic fee which I must collect first company policy. It will take a few minutes to get you the cost for your project. Thank you! I’ll be back shortly.

Knock knock, I’m back, good! Ok the price to remove and install the ceiling fan is 150.00 and 150.00 to remove and install the faucet that is if i don’t need any additional parts like supply lines or shut off valves if we do it will be an additional charge of the cost of the materials plus 30% to go get it. Ok give me a minute. Chris, do you think the supply lines are to short? I haven’t seen the faucet yet so I don’t know. I just need to make sure I’m covered and you understand prior to getting started there could be some changes and materials cost. Thank you Chris for bringing that to my attention I like to proceed with the project. Shake my hand and as part of a commitment and start doing your work.

Ok Mr. Rex, I understand now. Ok now your ready go get your first job. Chris was excited-and as he was walking toward the house his phone rang. Chris handyman service, hello Chris, this is Mr. Mc Donald, I need a few things done around my house can you help me? Yes sir I’ll be happy too.

I live on the corner of 4th and cherry st in a brick house white trim. Do you charge for an estimate? No sir ! I have a diagnostic fee of 65.00 when I come out. What does that consist of? Well sir I come over we go over everything you want done. I will need to collect the diagnostic fee before I give the estimate company policy. I will give you a price and if you except my estimate I deduct the 65.00 and make it part of the estimate. Ok that’s sounds good when can you come. Give me a second let me look at my schedule. Ok! Mr. Mc Donald, I can be there between 3 and 8 pm will that be ok. Sure we will be home all day. Chris, was excited the next day he was at Mr. Mc Donald’s home Round 4 pm. Mr. Mc Donald, was very impressed by the way Chris presented himself that he gave him his first job. Chris was able to complete the job the same day.

He made his first 600.00 in one day. Wow Chris thought at this rate it won’t be long before he can afford a truck. Chris, was driving home and saw Mr. Rex, outside hello Mr.Rex, guess what? Let me guess you got your first job. Yes ! And it’s complete, that’s great Chris, now your in your way, as they were talking his phone rang answer it Chris.

Chris handyman service this is Chris speaking. Hello Chris this is Ray Brown, Mr. Mc Donald, gave me your number and said he was very pleased with your service. I would like you to come out to my place in Spartainburg I know it’s a ways off but I could certainly use your services. How much would you charge to come out I’m at 402 haven dr in Spartanburg. It’s about 40 miles I will need a 40.00 trip charge and 75.00 diagnostic fee. Will that be ok certainly. I be be there tomorrow between three and eight. Ok see you than we’ll be home. Chris that was great I’m really proud of you keep up the good work and always finish what you start. Your now on your way to the top. Thank you Mr. Rex, I could not had done it without you advice. Anything I can do, I’m alway willing to help a friend. Time has passed and Chris, had built a successful company and has a nice truck and plenty of tools what a great accomplishment. That comes to prove that nothing is impossible as long as your willing to sacrifice time and effort and lots of long hours. He now has plenty of repeatable customers that call him for for small projects. Mr. Rex, is very proud of his friend Chris, and they have kept in touch every since.

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Ghostrider

11-13-2021