Beth n Rod

 
Such a good feeling to do an excellent job.
 
Beth

If I am not there participating, they can't use my name and say I was. It's that simple. And really, who really cares about it? It's a pressure washing org, and in my opinion not a good one. There are so many better ways to promote and grow a business. I do not regret one bit not renewing, and until the current President is gone I will not consider joining. It is JUST...THAT...SIMPLE.
 
I probably won't go unless my friends are going, then I might swing up to say hi but not to attend.
 
Beth

NO one is going to put texts from anyone else's conversations on this forum. I will NOT allow it. This is not that other forum where people **** all over one another. There is nothing wrong with the questions John T has raised. NOTHING. I followed the antics of the Vegas event. It is a shame that people who are supposed to be mature adults had to resort to the things they did to ruin something for someone else. Well, guess what. the members of this forum who have questions about this upcoming event in Maryland have every right to inquire. Guy, you are speaking there, correct? You say you have no idea what is going on with other speakers? Well, that is possible. Many of these events are like that, with volunteers going and offering their time, and sharing their knowledge. But volunteers get questioned all the time. You should know this already, from your prior time on the BOD. Of course you could have taken the high road and asked what that individual was speaking about, and then shared it.
 
 
Beth

Here's the link to the FB event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/675847835773916/
The full convention website and info will be posted here on TGS as soon as it is up but you have the confirmed date and location for next year. Watch the Convention forum for full details.
The 2013 Pressure Washing Convention was the largest, most exciting pressure washing event in recent years and 2014 is going to blow it away. We are doubling the size of the trade show and moving the keynotes into the fabulous Delta ballroom.
The Gaylord Opryland is an incredible resort and this is an awesome opportunity to combine a tax deductible family vacation with the biggest pressure washing event of the year.

I didn't accept the 1/2 down they offered.  It just felt like too much, and I did have thoughts like Adrian stated above. 
 
I went with my standard contract that is required by Pennsylvania.  The state doesn't specify a % down for these contracts, but suggests 20% as a common down payment.

We stained a house here a couple of years ago right before Thanksgiving. The home owner was happy as heck we got it done in time for his relatives who came out to his house for the holiday. My family was happy as heck because we had a nice winter vacation because of it....
It was a win win. Risky of course but that's business. That house still looks good today.

I cleaned one last year part of the law suit . 3 or 4 different people had been there trying to get it cleaned?. Nobody could match my test spot. Turn into a roof ,house wash and a huge deck cleaning and an annual composite clean.

Nice view....!
Too bad that deck was not made of Ipe....but great work Shane!
 
Beth

Well it's been a while since I posted pics so I finally worked on a deck and not a fence. Here is how I spent my fri staining.
 
 

 

 

 

Kind of reminds me of that Ron Marshall from the old days on PWN

Black Keys!

I just got done reading in the Cleaner Times Magazine Beth's "Marketing Your Service Business Chapter four: Building your Company's Service Bundles". Besides getting me hungry when she explains how Manufacturers bundle Potato Chips which she correlates that right into how we can bundle our company services into multiple packages--- makes me think back in time with her.
Beth is probably going to cringe when I say this because I said it numerous times in the past... She should have been an Industry org president. She could have easily done it and many of us could have benefited from it. This Girl is smart and she knows this Industry and Beth is a leader!!
I am probably a pain now for Beth because I am always on the ground floor duking it out with someone to help benefit others But a star always shines and once again Beth shines. Great article!!

I'll definitely have to read that one.

I wanted to add one more thing here.. Surround yourself with winners and life can be sweet. Beth is a winner big time:)
Thanks Beth for all you do... So many of us appreciate this probably more then you know.

Some of us hunt, some of us gather. I guess I'm a gatherer, because I can anything that doesn't sit still this time of year.....tomatoes, peaches, apples, I make pickles, etc......
 
Beth

I heard Fried turkey is the best. Maybe one year I'll fry one.

I love turkey!!!! :-) Fry them every year. But sadly, I hunt mine in the store.
Good hunting!
:tennis:
Beth

The fishing part is not important.  The being together is the important part.  Just as important, is his little friends who do not have a good father figure in their lives. You have a chance to make a real difference in some kids life.  Don't screw it up. 

Welcome to TGS Amy!
Beth

Finally got the magazine finished yesterday. Finally ot some sleep. Finally got the laundry folded  and put away. Had lunch with my kids at school. Got my dog curled up next to me right now.
 
Best day I've had in at least a week.

I really like the new changes. I hope this place starts booming again.

I dont really have any information other than we received an email asking if we know anyone that would be willing to clean and seal/stain a long cabin in Beech Creek PA. Please email me at jim@decks-etc.net if you do this kind of work in that area.

I'm getting old.. Change is harder for me to adjust to. Since Beth changed TGS you can see that it's got more advancements in place. My problem is I'm having a hard time getting use to the change.
On the brighter side--- The more I come here the more I'm getting use to this.
How are you other guys making out with TGS's change?

I would like to thank each and every one of the contractors and vendors who made the 2013 Pressure Washing Convention such a rousing success.
 
When I started planning this convention I had no idea if anyone would come or not, especially with only four months of lead time.  It could have very well been Chris and I splitting a whole lot of hotel rooms and meeting space between the two of us!  But thanks to early support from both contractors and vendors the event hit the ground running.
 
Even still, I was unsure of how well it would be attended.  I fervently hoped to break 100 attendees.  That seems to be the benchmark of a "successful large event" these past few years.  I reluctantly dared to be hopeful as the numbers grew and milestones were passed.
 
100, 125, 150, 200...
200!? 

Over 200 contractors and a full trade show floor!!?
 
Yes, there were some hiccups.  When you more than double the expected attendance of an event even small problems are magnified, especially at a first event like this one.  Some last minute schedule changed were not communicated effectively.  The wonderful thing is the everyone went right along with the hurdles and changes and extended not only their appreciation but their pledge of continued attendance.  I am awed and humbled by the ongoing outpouring of support and encouragement.  
 
Who says that people in the pressure washing industry can't come together?
 
This event was a milestone is several ways:
Yes, it was the first convention for the Pressure Washing Resource Association.   Yes, it was more than double the size of any verifiable event in the recent past. Yes, the amount of education presented in the almost 30 presentations was unprecedented. But what made it truly special was the spirit of camaraderie, brotherhood, and esprit de corps that was present.  The feeling and the excitement was truly inspirational and I can't wait to see you all again next year!

Beth,
 
Recently read that Steven Stills (of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young fame) was actually turned down when attempting to join the Monkees!