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I find that most of my hardscape jobs take longer than anticipated. Especially when there are grade changes or steps to be calculated. The bluestone patio with granite edging job/thread taught me that I can make (or surpass) the grade with anyone regarding quality, but that quality takes time.
I raised my rates modestly this year and did less work with increased profit. I am still spending too much time chasing my tail on estimates that aren't looking for my type of services. Still need to work on the screening ....
On a positve note I discovered what is possible when you have employees show up on an 'almost' regular basis. It was nice to have jobs keep moving along and be able to leave the guys alone for a while. I'm confident that until the day I die I will have issues in one form or another with employees, as I'm sure they will have issues with me.
My highlight of the year - A total landscape of a house, front and back, where my client brought us hot chocolate daily and did nothing but compliment our efforts.
My low point of the year - When I got lazy and failed plan ahead and lost time on jobs. I have to learn how to nip fall burnout in the bud so it doesn't nip me.
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As a father I was always aware that I was raising my sons to leave home, marry, establish families, and be men who could stand on their own two feet. We must fulfill our own destiny. I really wasn't concerned about what they might 'do' but I wanted them to 'be' good men.
- David Epps
Last edited by jwholden : 12-02-2004 at 12:37 AM.
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