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Built first business from $0 to 7-figures & exited. | Small business ops consulting | Building a next level franchise as the COO of Laundry Spot 👇

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The Utah DOT is the final boss of snow removal.

The Utah DOT is the final boss of snow removal.

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This is the kind of idea you have when you’re having a few garage beers with your buddies and something clicks. “What if you could use air hockey technology to move furniture” 💡 Then, somebody actually took the idea to market. Bravo.

This is the kind of idea you have when you’re having a few garage beers with your buddies and something clicks. “What if you could use air hockey technology to move furniture” 💡 Then, somebody actually took the idea to market. Bravo.

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This 1997 Ford F-250 has 242,199 miles on it. It’s listed for $13,500 and looks to be in solid condition. The guy still uses it as a plow truck. It’s a 7.3L 5-speed manual. I know diesel motors like mileage but is this too high? Does this bad boy have another 250k in it?

This 1997 Ford F-250 has 242,199 miles on it. It’s listed for $13,500 and looks to be in solid condition. The guy still uses it as a plow truck. It’s a 7.3L 5-speed manual. I know diesel motors like mileage but is this too high? Does this bad boy have another 250k in it?

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If you’ve ever been curious how those trendy reeded doors are made. - Resaw solid stock. - Glue thin panel together. - Laminate to 3/4” substrate. - Sand. - Machine reeded pattern (1 hr per panel) - Cut out door panels. - Door assembly. This is what makes them $150/sf.

If you’ve ever been curious how those trendy reeded doors are made. - Resaw solid stock. - Glue thin panel together. - Laminate to 3/4” substrate. - Sand. - Machine reeded pattern (1 hr per panel) - Cut out door panels. - Door assembly. This is what makes them $150/sf.

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Client: “Yeah, I think we want to go labor only to save a few bucks, we can grab material” Contractor: “No problem. While you’re out can you basically start your own business to provide everything else we need to get your job done since we’re labor only?” Client: “Uhhhhh…”

Client: “Yeah, I think we want to go labor only to save a few bucks, we can grab material” Contractor: “No problem. While you’re out can you basically start your own business to provide everything else we need to get your job done since we’re labor only?” Client: “Uhhhhh…”

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No way these dudes are hanging drywall this fast day in and day out.

No way these dudes are hanging drywall this fast day in and day out.

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“ChatGPT, create house plans for me. Make no mistakes.”

“ChatGPT, create house plans for me. Make no mistakes.”

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These golf sim kits are pretty slick. If you knew what you were doing you could probably get this built in a long weekend. Full blown golf cabin in your back yard.

These golf sim kits are pretty slick. If you knew what you were doing you could probably get this built in a long weekend. Full blown golf cabin in your back yard.

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House flipping culture has gotten out of hand. “Let’s come in at 200k, cover the kitchen with stickers and sell for $500k.” Lipstick on a pig big time.

House flipping culture has gotten out of hand. “Let’s come in at 200k, cover the kitchen with stickers and sell for $500k.” Lipstick on a pig big time.

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The crawler-transporter might be equally as impressive as the rocket itself. Each track pad is 2,000 lbs and it gets 32 feet per gallon of diesel. Incredible piece of equipment.

The crawler-transporter might be equally as impressive as the rocket itself. Each track pad is 2,000 lbs and it gets 32 feet per gallon of diesel. Incredible piece of equipment.

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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. Watching masters at their craft never gets old.

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. Watching masters at their craft never gets old.

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If CAT sold tickets to their live demos I bet wives would be without husbands and children would be without fathers. All men would just go hit the CAT demo for happy hour every night. It’s probably better this way.

If CAT sold tickets to their live demos I bet wives would be without husbands and children would be without fathers. All men would just go hit the CAT demo for happy hour every night. It’s probably better this way.

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Build furniture from oak. Stick it in an ammonia chamber. Give it a few hours. The tannins in the wood react with the ammonia and the longer you leave it in there can take the color from brown, to grey, to black. Finish it with some wax and you’re good to go.

Build furniture from oak. Stick it in an ammonia chamber. Give it a few hours. The tannins in the wood react with the ammonia and the longer you leave it in there can take the color from brown, to grey, to black. Finish it with some wax and you’re good to go.

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If you own a Home Services business and you’re pricing by the hour STOP. In home services there is a pricing paradox that occurs when quoting a job for a customer. Customers want the work performed to high quality standards and also done in a timely manner. Often as quickly as possible. Signaling that they value time. However, the second a plumber, electrician, HVAC contractor, etc gets the work done in less time that the customer anticipated, they have a problem with the price. Assuming they should be charged less because it took less time. That’s now how things work. You’re paying for experience and craftsmanship not an hourly rate. Contractors should be incentivized to maximize adding value to their customers. Not drag things out (or cut corners) because they need to hit a labor target. You’re holding back your talented team who could get the job done more efficiently if they were incentivized properly. You’re also backing yourself into a corner with customers by anchoring them with a labor allowance. Price by the job not the hour.

If you own a Home Services business and you’re pricing by the hour STOP. In home services there is a pricing paradox that occurs when quoting a job for a customer. Customers want the work performed to high quality standards and also done in a timely manner. Often as quickly as possible. Signaling that they value time. However, the second a plumber, electrician, HVAC contractor, etc gets the work done in less time that the customer anticipated, they have a problem with the price. Assuming they should be charged less because it took less time. That’s now how things work. You’re paying for experience and craftsmanship not an hourly rate. Contractors should be incentivized to maximize adding value to their customers. Not drag things out (or cut corners) because they need to hit a labor target. You’re holding back your talented team who could get the job done more efficiently if they were incentivized properly. You’re also backing yourself into a corner with customers by anchoring them with a labor allowance. Price by the job not the hour.

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Amish guys will find any way to “Amish-ify” a piece of equipment to enjoy the conveniences of modern machinery without breaking the rule of the church. Very kind, smart, and fascinating people.

Amish guys will find any way to “Amish-ify” a piece of equipment to enjoy the conveniences of modern machinery without breaking the rule of the church. Very kind, smart, and fascinating people.

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If they ever start selling these at Home Depot my HOA better amend the bylaws to allow CAT Snowblower street parking.

If they ever start selling these at Home Depot my HOA better amend the bylaws to allow CAT Snowblower street parking.

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This guy is an absolute wizard with transmissions. It’s fun to watch his tear down videos and explanations. I can’t help but wonder if he’s under charging at $1,000 for a total rebuild. What does the business side of you think and what does the customer side of you think?

This guy is an absolute wizard with transmissions. It’s fun to watch his tear down videos and explanations. I can’t help but wonder if he’s under charging at $1,000 for a total rebuild. What does the business side of you think and what does the customer side of you think?

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Make cars analog again. I want knobs, switches, latches, catches, and the sounds and enjoyment that go with it. I want less screens in my life and more buttons. How do we make this happen?

Make cars analog again. I want knobs, switches, latches, catches, and the sounds and enjoyment that go with it. I want less screens in my life and more buttons. How do we make this happen?

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Looking at a new house to buy? Follow the cracks in the street, up the driveway, through the garage, and into the home to tell the story of how the ground moves throughout the property. It may manage your expectations or reveal major red flags before making an offer.

Looking at a new house to buy? Follow the cracks in the street, up the driveway, through the garage, and into the home to tell the story of how the ground moves throughout the property. It may manage your expectations or reveal major red flags before making an offer.

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How much do ironworkers make? These guys are nuts.

How much do ironworkers make? These guys are nuts.

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I only have a couple pairs of dress shoes so I’ve never once thought about how custom shoes are made. Or in this case, dyed and polished. I came across Mr. Dapper Shoes on IG and his videos do not disappoint. Smooth as butter.

I only have a couple pairs of dress shoes so I’ve never once thought about how custom shoes are made. Or in this case, dyed and polished. I came across Mr. Dapper Shoes on IG and his videos do not disappoint. Smooth as butter.

208,057 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce

What’s stopping you from getting a heard of goats and charging people to feed them? It’s impressive how much they can clear in a short period of time. They even eat poison ivy.

What’s stopping you from getting a heard of goats and charging people to feed them? It’s impressive how much they can clear in a short period of time. They even eat poison ivy.

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What’s your best guess on $/sf to install and finish this herringbone white oak flooring? Hard wax oil finish. Exclude material cost. Just labor/sf charged to the customer.

What’s your best guess on $/sf to install and finish this herringbone white oak flooring? Hard wax oil finish. Exclude material cost. Just labor/sf charged to the customer.

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My truck used to cost $35 to have washed. Now it’s $65 + tip at my local Waterway. The do exterior, wheels and interior. As a result, i’ve started washing it myself. Which has me thinking… Is washing your own car a poor man’s task or something to take pride in?

My truck used to cost $35 to have washed. Now it’s $65 + tip at my local Waterway. The do exterior, wheels and interior. As a result, i’ve started washing it myself. Which has me thinking… Is washing your own car a poor man’s task or something to take pride in?

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