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<blockquote data-quote="gixxer squid" data-source="post: 1385413" data-attributes="member: 53297"><p>STFG hit nail on the head. There are times I wanna strangle myself and other times I enjoy.</p><p></p><p>We started out small and built once we learned business. No experience what so ever. You can do it.</p><p></p><p>Depending on how much is flexed, that's money you are giving away to another contractor. My insistence on a part time driver was strictly for insurance on your investment. I am sure you now understand. It is hard work but it can be profitable. You can PM me if you like with your number to discuss further. Always available. I don't frequent board often and stay outta politics most of time so I am a 5 year lurker of sorts.</p><p></p><p>If you are going to buy, make sure contractor will stay with you for a month. Cant learn a route and scanner in a week. If your making this kind of investment, I am sure he will oblige. Contractor meetings usually held in morning once or twice a month, attend those and have him introduce you to other contractors. I know you can do it. There won't be much paper work if its yourself so thats a good thing and you won't have to worry about spending all day with CPC on the phone.</p><p></p><p>I don't know all the routes but the ones I do know I have a detailed map and spreadsheet, spreadsheet simply lists whether delivery to front or rear and a box for FDO's, (unscheduled pick ups) 40 pickups between 3-5 or 3-5;30 is cutting it close. Pay EXTRA careful attention to pickups, mess up here will BITE you in the arse. CPC is your friend, they will extend windows, however, before they are closed, LOL You don't understand yet but others do. I broke our route in sections so in the event someone else had to drive, they would be much more successful. Things need to flow. God I was so overwhelmed when I started, I have lived in my city for 20+ years and thought I knew it like back of hand. Well, Jump on your truck and you will most likely find stuff you never thought existed.</p><p></p><p>I am rooting for you. It is an investment that has immediate returns. You don't have to hustle to get people to come to you. Its a good situation if you have the right mentality which is seems you do.</p><p></p><p>Got a saying I love.</p><p></p><p><strong>Those who fail to plan, PLAN TO FAIL. <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /> <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>Once you learn, don't flex if possible, more money in your pocket.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gixxer squid, post: 1385413, member: 53297"] STFG hit nail on the head. There are times I wanna strangle myself and other times I enjoy. We started out small and built once we learned business. No experience what so ever. You can do it. Depending on how much is flexed, that's money you are giving away to another contractor. My insistence on a part time driver was strictly for insurance on your investment. I am sure you now understand. It is hard work but it can be profitable. You can PM me if you like with your number to discuss further. Always available. I don't frequent board often and stay outta politics most of time so I am a 5 year lurker of sorts. If you are going to buy, make sure contractor will stay with you for a month. Cant learn a route and scanner in a week. If your making this kind of investment, I am sure he will oblige. Contractor meetings usually held in morning once or twice a month, attend those and have him introduce you to other contractors. I know you can do it. There won't be much paper work if its yourself so thats a good thing and you won't have to worry about spending all day with CPC on the phone. I don't know all the routes but the ones I do know I have a detailed map and spreadsheet, spreadsheet simply lists whether delivery to front or rear and a box for FDO's, (unscheduled pick ups) 40 pickups between 3-5 or 3-5;30 is cutting it close. Pay EXTRA careful attention to pickups, mess up here will BITE you in the arse. CPC is your friend, they will extend windows, however, before they are closed, LOL You don't understand yet but others do. I broke our route in sections so in the event someone else had to drive, they would be much more successful. Things need to flow. God I was so overwhelmed when I started, I have lived in my city for 20+ years and thought I knew it like back of hand. Well, Jump on your truck and you will most likely find stuff you never thought existed. I am rooting for you. It is an investment that has immediate returns. You don't have to hustle to get people to come to you. Its a good situation if you have the right mentality which is seems you do. Got a saying I love. [B]Those who fail to plan, PLAN TO FAIL. :) :) :)[/B] Once you learn, don't flex if possible, more money in your pocket. [/QUOTE]
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