Jarrod

We don't take deposits. We do require half after the deck or pavers are washed. I don't have time to collect deposits. Usually customers call and accept the proposal. At that point, going to collect is impossible for me. It's hard enough doing 200-300 estimates let alone collecting on 65% of those too.

Thanks guys. Todd, where did you find my high school picture? Yep, I was a real chick magnet.

I can't wait 'til that show airs. Jeff won't mind, he's King! LOL

Don, you are more than welcome to come up here & work with my crews for a day or 2. I promise that you'll learn a lot. I can;t be more than a few hours from you.

Beth, I'm a Diva now. I have to watch my figure. No more M&M's for me. Rod thanks for the key. BTW, the toilet's clogged.

Don't: Waste money on advertising that does not work Use home brews Do jobs without doing the proper research first Buy every new toy out there Do: Read, read, read these and other bbs's Use the search button at the top of the screen Buy your chems from one of the vendors here. They are tried and true, and affordable! Research all avenues of advertising b4 you spend a dime on it. Go to a round table. Find out what types of pwing that you want to do, and concentrate on being your best at that. Well, that's a start.

Rod, I have noticed that same problem with Olympic Maximum. After I strip it off and brighten the wood, the deck still looks kinda "drab."

Best of luck to you Celeste. You and Roger will be successful in whatever you do. I hope, for the sake of the industry that you guys aren't getting out of the business.

Thank you Hank. I hope you have a $$$$$$$$$$$ year too.

Hmmmmmm. How about that product called One Time?

Thank you for your support. I'm humbled. It's truely an honor to help in any way I can. This bbs has really done a TON for my business and for the industry as a whole. That is because of all of us here. Now, I would like to thank the following people who have made this possible: My publicist - you're great! Steven Spielberg - You believed in me when no one else would. Thank you! My agent My wife Namrata and my daughter Jaimi. Jaimi, I know you're watching, go to bed. (Music starting) And last, but not least, my fans. Thanks for reading all of my posts and framing them & hanging them on the wall in the "Jarrod Wing" of your homes. The negotiations were long and tough. I held out until Beth & Rod agreed to my terms. Company car Cell phone with 4,000 monthly minutes My own dressing room with a star on the door at every round table You know, stuff like that. I'm changing my name to - "The incredible J-Rod" Grime scene diva. BTW, I promise that all of this won't go to my head.

The wood background behind the yellow lettering was kinda hard to read. The general site is cool.

I just bought a 8 gpm unit with a Comet pump on it. I'm not worried because I bought it from Paul @ Envirospec North. If I do have a problem, I know I'll get good service. I hope that I have a good experiance with this pump though. I'm gonna be way too busy to be broke down this deck season.

Good luck Carlos. I really enjoyed reading your posts.

Holy crap! $39.00?

The $99.00 deck idiots. The same idiots offer "Cedartone Gold" as an upcharge to theit victims. This is basically TWP Cedartone mixed 1 to 1 with low grade mineral spirits.

Does anyone know what the load capacity of a 2001 GM Astro van? I found one in cherry condition today. I want to buy it for resi work. It will be a stain/wash van. I will be installing this as well as other things in it. Envirospec North Thank you in advance. BTW - remember, this is NOT towing capacity. It is LOAD capacity.

Holy crap! Heat wave!

Thank you Barry. Looks like you are in for a great year yourself. BTW, are you riding to the meeting with us?

I'd be cutting it close on some days. We do a lot of brick paver jobs and that sand gets real heavy. Thanks for the info and thoughts John. I just saw your post tonight. I don't know how I missed it b4.

Update! I bought a 2001 Dodge 2500 cargo van instead of the Astro. Man, that thing runs great! Pinks anyone? He He. I'm bolting equip in it as it comes in. Man, that 8 gpm gear drive unit from E-Spec North is awesome. Great space saver. I'll post pics soon. Thanks again for the advice all. The reason I went with this vehicle is space and load capicity. The Astro was nice and $1500.00 less, but, better safe than sorry I guess.

This is turning out to be a really great thread. I have learned a lot. I know that it started out as a "YP, should I or shouldn't I" thread, but I think it "evolved" into other good info too.

Barry, this year I found very affordable software that will target only the demagraphics that I want in the specifis areas that I want. Last year & the year b4, I did mail to areas by postal route. This year I will be hitting bullzeyes most of the time. My closing ratio will be better for sure this year. I just found out that last year, my closing ratio was 60%. I hope to up that this year while increasing my margin. With the help of this new software, I think I will do it. I'm really pushing house washing this year even harder than I did last year. I want to wash 100 homes this year. My goals for this year are: 100 house washes 200 decks 50 brick pavers jobs

Todd, I love being challenged. I never get offended by it, in fact, I welcome it! I think that it's good for us all to challenge each other. Even if an idea sounds perfect, challenge it. You can't find out how many pounds fishing line can hold without tying some weights to it. When we go fishing, we better make sure that the line is tested, and will hold what we are trying to catch. I respect your logic Todd. I'm so glad that you are a part of this family.

Barry, great post man! Good info.