08/21/2024
CUSTOMER - How much will it cost to do this job?
CONTRACTOR - $2,800
CUSTOMER - That's too expensive for this job!
CONTRACTOR - How much do you think it should cost?
CUSTOMER - $800 max! It's an easy job!
CONTRACTOR - I can't do the job for that little.
CUSTOMER - People in their line of work want to make great profits!
CONTRACTOR - I'm sorry you feel that way. Why don't you do the work?
CUSTOMER - But, but, I don't know how to do any of that.
CONTRACTOR – For $900, I can teach you everything you need to know to get the job done. Then you can use $800 to do the work and still be saving $1,100. Plus, you’ll get all the knowledge and experience for the next time you need to do this job.
COUTURE - Deal !
CONTRACTOR - Great! To get started, you need to buy tools. You'll need a chisel hammer, nail gun, laser, drill, mixer, personal protective equipment and a few other things.
CUSTOMER - But I don't have any of those tools and I can't buy them all for one job!
CONTRACTOR - It's OK. I can rent you my tools for another $300. You're still saving $800.
CUSTOMER - That's cutting my savings, but I'll rent your tools.
CONTRACTOR - Perfect! I'll be back Saturday and we can get started.
CUSTOMER - Wait for it! I can't on Saturday. I only have time today.
CONTRACTOR - Sorry, I only teach others on Saturdays. I have to prioritize my time and tools must be on other jobs I have during the week.
CUSTOMER - Well then. I'll sacrifice my family's plans on Saturday.
CONTRACTOR - yeah me too! Oh I forgot about it. If you're going to do the work yourself, you need to buy the materials. There is a lot of demand today so the best thing to do is get a truck and be at the hardware store at 6am before other contractors arrive.
CUSTOMER - AT SIX IN THE MORNING? On a Saturday? It's too early for me. I don't even have a truck!
CONTRACTOR - I guess you'll have to rent one. By the way, do you have some helpers to help you load the truck?
CUSTOMER - do you know what? I been thinking. It’s probably better for you to do the work. Better get paid to do the job right and not have to go through all that hassle.
CONTRACTOR - Well thought out. Sign here and let me get to work.
This is the truth.
People don't only pay for a job, they pay for knowledge, experience, tools, time, family sacrifices and other things you bring.
Don't let others dictate your worth. ✍🏼