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Ron Musgraves

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  1. I bet that there are plenty of self proclaimed full timers that are actully washing part time. In essence, it is their only job, they just don't have enough to wash.

    I feel like that after 28 years, I only worked about 2 hours last week. Started high-rise washing back up because a client bought a building in Phoenix and didn't want to use the company that did the work in the past.


  2. So let me get this straight "Wash Me", Every "Part Timer" is only testing the "water"? Sooooo, you started full time? You woke up one day and said, " I think I will start a pressure washing business and I will have 40 hrs worth a work from this moment on" EVERYONE starts out part time. EVERYONE!!!!!!

    I recommend no one starts part-time, sure no one has enough work the day they start. Maybe they sell 39 hours a week


  3. Ron,

    Your daughter is doing a great job at that age. Might as well teach 'em young. My dad did at the horror of my mother!

    Time flies, before you know it, she'll be smoking through gears. A glimpse of the future? See:

    Both hands and proper position on the steering wheel as well as real driving shoes are all that is lacking in this video. Get her in go karts soon and you may have an F1 driver in the future!

    My wife also hates it when we go out on the streets in the neighborhood. My dad always let us park the car at early age of 12.

    Terrible story when my son was nine my mother let him move her van, he ran her over. yeah it happened, she stood in with the door open trying to teach him. He hit the gas the door knock her down and the van rolled over her. Broken hip was all, my son was more traumatized about running his grandmother over.

    Stories !!!!


  4. WOW Ron, you didn't read the post correctly, it said substitute registered nurse for police officer. The word in front of Police is retired. Therefore it would read to say... Retired register nurse. Thanks for posting incorrect information about my life here in a public forum

    Mathew Johnson

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    Thanks for correcting the confusion on your life, congratulation you changed your last bed pan.:) Nurses have a rough job i would rather pressure wash a pig barn than deal with Bodily fluids. Seriously nursing is no walk in the park, these people have difficult jobs.

    I was kind of wondering because a birdie said your hydro tek business was booming. Glad your finding success, I hear your events are really good to. Most likely the only one in the industry I have not attended.

    Your invited to the Jersey event Next month Free, Jack can come to free to as a professional Courtesy.

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    Phoenix Round table seminar 2008

    Educational events to improve need fresh innovative ideas. I'm bored with the regular seminar style events, remember phoenix hands on actual demo on hand and instruction. Classroom is great and you gave a good safety Course I'm sure the guys appreciate the help.

    Your have a great event Matt, congratulations on going full-time.


  5. What he said!!!!

    (except substitute Critical Care Registered Nurse for police department)

    Mathew Johnson

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    WOW Matt I didn't think your full-time nursing still. You have a ton on your plate, distributorship , contractors business and full-time Nurse. Did I miss anything, your a Busy guy. Oh and Instructors and School!!!!


  6. What is a part timer, by definition, in the power washing industry??

    Are part timers an important part of this industry??

    Are YOU a full timer or a part timer??

    Do part timers devalue this industry??

    Is there a negative connotation to being a part timer? If so, why??

    Does Ron need to run a benefit for part timers?? .......(taken from his offer in the Albany event thread...)

    Lets hear what the industry has to say.............

    Mike let explain that I think someone seasonal and part-time are two different animals.

    Contrary to your remarks about part-timers needing a Benefit are just the opposite of my thought process. I'm thinking that John & you being full-time peace officers means you might not need the work as badly as someone who is full-time relying on this income solely to feed there family. John was Vary proud he lived in one of the wealthiest communities and his job paid him well.

    So there's two trains of thought, I'm a part-timer with enough income from my full-time Job I can hold out for higher paying Jobs. Or the thought process is I can Low-ball because I have a full-time job that feeds my family and do not need to make the margins of a full-time contractor.

    This could go either way, but lets face it you or John will not need any charity anytime soon because you both run great businesses and make a bunch with your full-time Jobs.

    I like to see full-timers because I think across the Board its just a better over all goal. Yes weekend warriors are in a different class of there own.

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    I have seen full timers that have less skill than a right handed person using their left hand to work, and visa versa. It's not a matter of full or part time. It's your dedication to the craft and how well you master your skill and work the business.

    Beth

    I Agree with this, mastering the Craft is what its all about.


  7. Too tough to pick just one. The thing I like the most is what you pick up from guys you hardly ever see on the boards, just answering and asking questions.

    The guys who always post 'look at me' stuff and feel they have to prop up the boards with inane garbage can learn a lot from those guys.

    I Think your right, to tough to just say one certain man unless that person had a great influence on you. After Dave I see many great folks who have contributed to my outlook and success in this industry. Many to many to list, each day goes by I learn something from someone.

    I can tell you its good to see new guys stepping up and doing there part to help foster a better future. I'm grateful to many of them.


  8. Ron **********. I don't think there is anyone who contributes more to this industry. I have learned a ton from his vlogs and BBS posts, and he is always available to call or text if you have any questions. This guy has made millions pressure washing, and has nothing to gain by helping others succeed, but he does it anyway. Doug ********** is a close second for me too though.

    WOW thanks for the nice words, I do agree that Doug is one of the men on my list. Doug ********** is a true industry leader. He has also become one of my best friends in life, he and his family are great people and have a special place with me.

    I have learned from Doug after nearly 28 years in business. Its amazing the things a person can learn from there peers when theres open and honest Dialog, Doug is one of those men. Integrity and honesty are at the top of the list when we all think of Doug **********.


  9. We talk about industry Leaders, the one man who comes to my mind the most was Dave Olson. Dave Past away dec 2011 and he is missed for sure, I select Dave because I know Dave helped people, he was also innovative in the way he invented things and then shared them.

    I think without Dave Olson's in this industry we would have not had the lead on fostering this amongst one another. Dave was the leader and pioneer when it came to this way before BBS or the NET.

    I think My list is has many, but Dave Olson is a stand out and if your talking with anyone he is someplace in the Top of the heap.

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