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Dan consumers are not going to spend like they did before the downturn whether they have money or not, we will need to see better figures across the board and for a sustained time, before wallets loosen a lot and go back to the good ole days of people fueling the economy on credit. Most of the good ole times was credit, they are now either sunk by it or paying it off, I am sure that will change sooner or later, us Americans have short memories Go wash something else

I hear you Ken, 2010 I am going a little stealth, many good things in the works. Its funny they come & they go, but its definitly different the past 2 years, I am seeing some real chit pricing. This recent pricing lends me to believe these contractors just have no clue,more than ever. I use to lose some by 10, 20 even 25% but now WOW. Although they dont last much more than a year in the multi unit work. I have gotten over one dozen jobs back this year that I lost last year. Always the Managers are saying, that the HOA's didnt like the guy last year. I actually like when a property says the other guy is almost half my price, then I can explain that they obvoiusly have no clue at all and probably shouldnt even be bidding, when they are close to my price, I can't say much, but that low, even the HOA's know the hack has no clue. Most HOA's throw out the real low crap, not all, but many. JL is going to kick some a*s in 2010 & 2011 and they won't even see it coming. I am selling on experience and quality, 2 things hacks can't sell on Rock on, I love PWing and my Xjet too!!!!!!!

We have survived, this year we will be 10K up or down from last year, which was our best year ever. But it will be the year we didn't really grow like we have every other year. I have to say its been a grind. I didn't do as much target marketing as I have in the past. I was busy with ***** stuff, not complaining I enjoy working on the *****, but it did take time away from my business The thing that is really driving me crazy in this economy is what we are having to deal with in our competition. There are start up companies, that are jumping right into cleaning of complexes, many just dont even have aclue how to do the work and sure don't know how to price the work, we are seeing bids 30% to 80% less than our bids, yes as much as 80% less. That was fine before the economy went bad, it was one or two companies, now its many companies or so called companies. Guys right on these BB's and many others. Some know how to wash, some don't, I am seeing all kinds of damage. But mostly they are just bringing down pricing, its been ridiculous. We even have established companies, that get slow and start to drop prices. I have had to negotiate pricing more and more and its a PITA. I have about half of my managers that just use us, but at times the HOA's now are requiring looking at other bids I wish the economy would turn around faster so some of these guys would go back to work working for someone else I have a good plan for 2010 and I know growth will be happening in 2010 for JL, but man this economy sure has played some games on most of us Best of luck to all in 2010 Life is GOOD, just got to work at it a little harder this year

Folks one week left. Rick thanks

Craftsman, that's the word I was looking for Hey Jake, look forward to seeing you again. Thanks for all you have done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What no Thompsons Water Seal LOL LOL LOL Looking forward to an old pro's presentation. Any one that doesnt know Rick Petry, He;s a great guy and one hell of an artist with exterior wood or should I say perfectionist. See you in Orlando Oct 23rd - 25th

Cool Rick. Thanks for adding to the ***** Convention Free stuff is cool too!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Henry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I enjoyed talking biz with you

Are you hiring a contractor to do this work and just want info so when you talk to them or are you going to do the work? great BB for advise on wood

Thompson Water Seal. LOL LOL sorry just had to.

You and the hosts have done a great job!!!!!!!!

I agree its already been done by Ron. Why do it again! I say if someone wants to do a RT by NCE or themselves thats great, just what you mention John seems like its already been done

I might be going, if the family gets better quick, we'll see. The airfare is still pretty cheap

Ya I know it was like 57 degrees this morning Brrrrrrrrrrr LOL It warmed up to about 79, winter is almost here, NOT

Its not the same

Cool big A. Thank you

Fender makes a small one. All I ever saw was the cheap ones in music shops. My boy 6 and even my daughter rock and enjoy playing around on the guitar, but it sounds like crap My kids new TNT AC/DC before most kiddie songs, Led Zep, Stones, White Stripes GnR, Beatles, we have a weekend routine of Rock & Roll music only. Both the kids are great at remembering lyrics, they got that from my wife. I butcher songs. I usually get the first 6-10 words then I make it up as I go, drives my wife crazy I will look up that Fender, a new music school just opened 2 weeks ago down the street from us

Well I have been saying I am going to do it for the past couple years and its well over due. I have hired a full time office computer person to bring JL Pressure Washing into the 21st century. There is much to be done and I have no real clue where to start, but I am very excited that it is starting. He starts the 1st week of November. We will be working very hard over the winter getting all the basics down and up and running and ramp up marketing. I have slacked this past year and that will change. Can I hear a big YAY? Finally!!!! So all you Fifes, Fenners and all, that have told me to get my act & numbers together, you might be getting some calls. might need your help and direction a little. YAY!!!

Heck I still have one of those cell phones you had to carry around in a big case. LOL

LOL LOL. Come on Willaim, tell everybody the truth, you may be a caveman, but your wife has you hooked up big time

Cave man for sure LOL .....wise a**

Man I wish folks would take care of their decks down south here like they do up north Nice work Dan. All you woodies love seeing the pictures. Can I do wood with an Xjet & 12% LOL LOL Love the wood pics keep them coming

I'll be present, but I won't be speaking, Ron wouldn't pay for my airfare from Myrtle Beach :beerchug: or my bar tab LOL See you all at the RT, its coming soon ! Ask me any questions

Met Jake at the NY RT, just a real down to earth straight up man and professional. See you all in Orlando at the Convention & Tradeshow Yahoooooo

Budget time is coming up for Community Managers & HOA's, how do you market to them and how do you get them to call YOU?? Tip#1 - Let them know you are there and want their work!!!!!!!!! How??? Hmmmmmmm