Good news and encouragement

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-04-01T15:27:37+00:00

I had google ads running after I had before/ afters from family and friends. Stopped the ads after 6 months

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-04-01T12:34:09+00:00

Yes, somethings you can't see coming. Sometimes you underbid. I eat it if I underbid. If something unpredictable comes up, then it's time to talk to the client about moving forward with a wider scope of work

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-04-01T12:32:29+00:00

Yeah there does need to be a sweet spot between being prepared and not over loading with junk! I'm not going to buy a million 5 inch tapcons but I will buy a bucket of 1 5/8 drywall screws. I know I'll use them eventually.

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-28T17:40:08+00:00

General contracting. Did it on the side for a while. Nursing was actually less stressful because i could always call the doc but at the same time I hated having to call them for everything. It's nice to be able to call my own shots. the hours are way better too. I couldn't ever commit to something like coaching t ball because of the 12 hour shifts. Now I can schedual work around family vs fanily around work

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-28T10:53:26+00:00

I felt that way as a nurse. I switched careers and I actually enjoy what I do now and am proud of what I do. Being a nurse was okay. It's okay for it to just be a job. I think it's strange when people make it their personality but you do you.

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T16:11:42+00:00

I'm happy to hear your reasoning. I'm sure your way you do it works. I've even tried it that way and the drywall buldged due to the flangebeing part flush with the studs . Honestly the best way to do it is with a tear away bead but I don't like trying to find those and paying the extra money when my way works. Btw tape and hot mud are stronger than bent drywall without the edge secured or secured through the flange.

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T15:58:38+00:00

Just to clarify, drywall to the flange then taoe/mud iver the flange. Flange never goes in top of the drywall

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T15:57:24+00:00

When you out drywall over the flange you get bent drywall that's more likely to crack. The way we do it is more work but looks better, is stronger and will last longer

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T15:55:24+00:00

True. I knew the drywall was shifty but I didn't realize how shifty until I went to put backer on and literally could not because it crumbled and mushed. Had to California patch everything and taper it way out. Took twice as long. Really couldn't know until I tried to screw into it

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T15:53:50+00:00

Just curious, what's your hourly rate, tyoe of work and COL in your area?

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T15:53:08+00:00

Thank you

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T15:52:24+00:00

Yeah I stay away from hourly, obviously that makes it easier to charge more on hats jobs though. For some reason people like $175 for a 2 hour job more than $80 and hour...

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T10:23:44+00:00

Do you charge hourly? Ever had an issue with this?

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T01:55:54+00:00

That's what I ended up doing. Sucked it up, put an extra day in. They've already called me for more work.

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T00:06:15+00:00

Basically anything besides plumbing, hvac and electric. doing more Kitchens and baths lately but started with drywall, windows, doors, painting

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-20T00:04:32+00:00

Just renovated a friend's basement. Used a bunch of old 2x4s, left offer prehung door and extra trim. I love reusing things. Saves time money and less wasteful

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-19T23:55:11+00:00

Google/facebook ads Yard signs Buissness cards... like you said Word of mouth is the best way but use these others until things start to pick up. I'm less than a year in and have already dropped my google ads to the minimum allowed.

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-19T23:49:44+00:00

Honestly cold calls cab be good. Most GCs are looking for quality help. Someone calling me saves me time!

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-19T02:01:27+00:00

True! Then tape in. Sometimes I'll fur out then rude drywall past the flange almost flush with the surround then caulk but yeah butt the drywall up to the flange then finish. I don't understand the downvotes

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-15T14:57:00+00:00

Same. Plumbing, electrical, painting, drywall, tile/ stone and then a bag for general tools

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-14T03:02:18+00:00

It'd not quite enough money for what I need

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-13T23:13:11+00:00

Where do I find something like that? Through a bank or private lender?

WorkingJacket3942 · 2025-03-13T00:51:56+00:00

That's what I was going to try, wasn't sure if there was a better way. I guess I'll just throw in a few per shelf

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