Mikey P
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Come or let them eventually come, then you'll build it.
Which are you?
Which are you?
Build it and they will
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Hack Attack
Member
both proactive and reactive have their respective place
One of the local Baptist churches used that phrase "build it and they will come" as an excuse to spend over $10million to upgrade their church into a megachurch with rediculously huge ceilings. One of the old rich members passed away and left all his money to the church for them to do as they wish with it.
I think they were just competing with the 1st Baptist Church that every other southern town has in it that's in competition with the other churches.
$10million dollars sure could be used for something so much better than looking like holy bragging rights.
Sorry for the rant. I'm really angry because they haven't called me to clean all their carpet yet, lol
I think they were just competing with the 1st Baptist Church that every other southern town has in it that's in competition with the other churches.
$10million dollars sure could be used for something so much better than looking like holy bragging rights.
Sorry for the rant. I'm really angry because they haven't called me to clean all their carpet yet, lol
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FB7777
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Do quite a few churches and synagogues in my area
It’s been my experience that you find nicer people working at the local food pantries , Lions club and VFW halls
It’s been my experience that you find nicer people working at the local food pantries , Lions club and VFW halls
My experience is that over zealous church goers are hypocrits .
I have a few relatives like that.
Marty are you listening................." Git thee behind me Satan!"
LOOZER!
I have a few relatives like that.
Marty are you listening................." Git thee behind me Satan!"
LOOZER!
They need to put up an 8 second billboard.
It's a balancing act I think, if you have a ton of money to throw in up front, and can wait it out then I'd say build it first. If your depending on the income if the business to support some or all of your family, like most of us are, then it's a little tougher.
I think it's a balance of both. I'll let you know how it works out with my rug adventures. Leaving for Detroit on Wednesday.
Mikey P
Administrator
Mikey P
Administrator
For the Tom and Doug show?
Mikey P
Administrator
What's Macy gonna do while you're gone?
Schedule wise it works out well. She has some personal business in San Fran she needs to get done.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Have I EVER listened to you?
Yes. And I also get to meet Hipogan.
Mikey P
Administrator
hogjowl
Idiot™
I didn’t know either
Idiot
Idiot
Mikey P
Administrator
Jebus...lol
Hack Attack
Member
they can't afford to clean it if they've spent it
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
The sincerest form of flattery.
Kenny Hayes
Member
Mikey P
Administrator
What do you mean you get to meet hip again is Bryan oh Hannah come into the class or are you going to take a tour of the hagopian rug washing facility?
hogjowl
Idiot™
Don’t further our agony
Papa John
Lifetime Supportive Member
I would suggest you ask what challenges they are facing in their biz with Customer acquisition.
I mean this is the kindess way possible and wish you luck--
but I admire your enthusiasm and all that you have already achieved with your rug plant however I do not condone it at this time.
I feel you are rushing full Steam ahead with your growth plans; which is the same personality trait as your real estate endeavors. - how did that work out?
You dont know, what you dont know.
All pundits claim we are headed for a recession. When you add the Trump current tax benefit for biz owners, its best to retain cash and reduce spending for now.. the tax write offs will be needed once these benefits are ended.
I know how if feels to be told to slow down or you shouldnt do that--- it use to drive me crazy when my father said this and make me want to go even faster. Just like it does for you. Once i got older i realized i could sometimes "go faster" by slowing down. I also learned that finesse is better than Brute Force.
Its just a thought,
I gotsta try.
I’m Guaranteed to get nowhere if I don’t try.
I’m Guaranteed to get nowhere if I don’t try.
The Great Oz
Member
Depends.
If you feel strongly that there's a market for your service, it blends well with your other services and expertise, and there's little to no local competition, get going!
...small, with a plan to expand rapidly if it takes off, so your competitors can't jump ahead.
Otherwise, let your customers drive you into new areas and let volume drive you to buy more time-saving equipment.
If you feel strongly that there's a market for your service, it blends well with your other services and expertise, and there's little to no local competition, get going!
...small, with a plan to expand rapidly if it takes off, so your competitors can't jump ahead.
Otherwise, let your customers drive you into new areas and let volume drive you to buy more time-saving equipment.
Mikey P
Administrator
The Great Oz
Member
If you're flying into Detroit, rent a car. The airport is $90 from anywhere you want to be. Although it may be tough to see how your shop has anything to do with the scale of Hagopian's shop, there's a lot to learn about efficiency and how they communicate with customers.
