Originally Posted by plumbcrazy

if you check your ego at the door when entering plumbing zone, you will be richer for the experience.

Today i had a lightbulb moment.

So many of us are proud of our accomplishments and let our egos/pride get in the way of some real learning. There is a goldmine of information to be had here at plumbing zone. When someone criticizes something we do, we immediately get defensive - rather than asking ourselves, is there merit to it. Personally, i realize i missed some good stuff by wanting to be right and do it my way.

I have been able to step back and learned that pc plumber does things a lot differently than i would do. Do i want to be pc plumber? No. But, i have learned not to prejudge a customer from him. I have learned that selling is an art form.

I have learned that you can use psi and be honest at the same time. Thank you smells for that valuable lesson.

I have learned that some posts don't deserve my time. I am not ********, nor is rockstar, nor is plumberwhocares. Paranoia isn't healthy.

I have learned that all entrepreneurs suffer with insecurity when the phone doesn't ring.

I have learned that flat rate pricing can be implemented and be fair to the customer.

I have learned that not all systems will work in all areas. (herk comes to mind).

I have learned that not everyone is who they claim - ********. However, he could teach all of us a thing or two about seo.

I have learned that union guys are a great bunch of guys. (sorry for the misconception). Ilplumber showed me this.

I have learned that i can trust some with a secret (22 rifle comes to mind).

I have learned it's still a man's world and some do not like my presence.

I have learned that sometimes what someone really needs is a friend and sometimes the forum has fallen short by offering negativity, rather than friendship.

I have learned that it's never to late to pursue your dreams. There are no guarantees in life, so you need to make the most of what you've got. Never give up. (plumberwhocares).

I have learned that some plumbers do things i'd rather not know about (roast duck).

I have learned a perceived bully is just a guy trying to find his way while trying to do his best.

I have learned that nice guys can grow in business and be cheaper (rockstar).

I have also learned that if you are offering the best in price and quality and are the cheapest - you are foolish. You can add trucks, sales will go up, but there will never be enough profit to invest in the best plumbers, technology and offer the best benefits. When you run your business this way, you are cheating yourself and your employees. Thanks to the guys in the ahs thread for this realization.

I thank everyone here who has shared their experiences. I learn from all of you.

Originally Posted by bigdawginc

spoken as a true profesoinal! God bless u Sis.!!!!!!

Originally Posted by ASUPERTECH

WOW, I can only say wow.

Originally Posted by Protech

Long time no hear supertech