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beavercreekhc · 03-19-2010, 06:58 PM

ya i've noticed in the bigger cities they are charging about $90/hour. i'm taking a class april 8th in omaha on sales to sell myself rather than the product to help dollar productivity. that's my hardest part, is me getting over the fact that people don't want to pay me that much because i'm so young. maybe that's just a stereotype that i carry i'm not sure.

Plumber Jim · 03-19-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beavercreekhc

ya i've noticed in the bigger cities they are charging about $90/hour. i'm taking a class april 8th in omaha on sales to sell myself rather than the product to help dollar productivity. that's my hardest part, is me getting over the fact that people don't want to pay me that much because i'm so young. maybe that's just a stereotype that i carry i'm not sure.

people will tend to assume that a young guy doesn't know that much and isn't worth x amount. It doesn't make it true though.

Plumber Jim · 03-19-2010, 08:12 PM

Also, If you believe the price is high the customer will read that from you and you won't make the sale. You have to believe in your pricing, so make sure you know your true costs and charge for them and stick to your guns.

ckoch407 · 03-20-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by beavercreekhc

i feel i represent myself well and in a very professional manner. i warranty all work that i do i don't cut corners. i pull a permit and abide by the laws. i take pride in my work. i bought a digital camera to start doing before and afters for trade shows.. that relates more to the hvac side of things though.

That is premium service and you should have no problem getting what youre worth for it.

Phat Cat · 03-20-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

So why not charge 200 an hour and pay your guys what they deserve. Whats your problem,dont you want your guys to make money too? Raise those rates......your worth it right? Just advertise some more and have your guys wear a tie...all will be good.

Oh TM. Surely you jest. Our guys already make more than the average plumber.

We could charge more, HOWEVER, that would mean working for a different type of customer.

We work for a very specific type of customer and that keeps our headaches to a minimum. The additional money is not worth the additional headaches of working for 'high maintenance' customers. I need to be able to sleep at night. And, I sleep like a baby every night.

We are slightly above the going rate and our customers don't mind paying a bit more knowing that they are dealing with a professional company. They know that if they have a plumbing problem, day or night, they will get a professional plumber.

I've seen in posts and in chat one truck operations kicking back and having a drink. So when you are three sheets to the wind and a good customer needs you, what do you do? Having employees certainly has its perks. My husband was sick all last week and he still brought home a full paycheck. Life is good.

TheMaster · 03-20-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PlumbCrazy

Oh TM. Surely you jest. Our guys already make more than the average plumber.

We could charge more, HOWEVER, that would mean working for a different type of customer.

We work for a very specific type of customer and that keeps our headaches to a minimum. The additional money is not worth the additional headaches of working for 'high maintenance' customers. I need to be able to sleep at night. And, I sleep like a baby every night.

We are slightly above the going rate and our customers don't mind paying a bit more knowing that they are dealing with a professional company. They know that if they have a plumbing problem, day or night, they will get a professional plumber.

I've seen in posts and in chat one truck operations kicking back and having a drink. So when you are three sheets to the wind and a good customer needs you, what do you do? Having employees certainly has its perks. My husband was sick all last week and he still brought home a full paycheck. Life is good.

So what...raise your rates and pay yourself and the employees more....spiff the image up some,get your name out there. Roll out the red carpet from the van through the front door and bring the homeowner flowers and a gift basket.

I dont offer 24 hr service so having a beer is not a problem after 5pm. I would probably have offers for them to come and get me if i did answer and said I cant drive.

I'm not joking.....I had a lady come to my house and knock on my door at 4pm on a saturday to talk to me about replacing two toilets...... caller I.D showed she called 18 times starting at 6:30 saturday morning. I put my phone on silent and forget about it after 5 and on weekends.

Phat Cat · 03-20-2010, 01:14 PM

TM - Money isn't everything. For now, I am content with the money we earn.

TheMaster · 03-20-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PlumbCrazy

TM - Money isn't everything. For now, I am content with the money we earn.

Hello Hello baby you called I cannot hear a thing,I have no service in the club you see see

beavercreekhc · 03-21-2010, 08:42 PM

i got that program.. and it works awesome.. gives me a better idea of where i stand and i do believe this will be very very beneficial in many years to come. works awesome.. thanks
also i found out today that a company around here just bumped up their hourly wage to $55 an hour for hvac and plumbing but refrigeration is still $60/hour. they employ 8 field guys and 4 office personnel in the one shop and the other shop they have roughly around 12 field guys and 6 office personnel and this "other" shop is plumbing only. i don't see how they can do it than. any ideas and also they are the biggest hvac/plumbing shop in that area.

03-19-2010, 08:12 PM	#103
Plumber Jim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,803 My Photos	Also, If you believe the price is high the customer will read that from you and you won't make the sale. You have to believe in your pricing, so make sure you know your true costs and charge for them and stick to your guns. __________________ Broomfield Plumber , Denver Plumber , Boulder Plumber , Lafayette Plumber

03-20-2010, 01:14 PM	#107
Phat Cat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5,106 My Photos	TM - Money isn't everything. For now, I am content with the money we earn. __________________ All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. – Edmund Burke

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03-19-2010, 06:58 PM	#101
beavercreekhc Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 52 My Photos	ya i've noticed in the bigger cities they are charging about $90/hour. i'm taking a class april 8th in omaha on sales to sell myself rather than the product to help dollar productivity. that's my hardest part, is me getting over the fact that people don't want to pay me that much because i'm so young. maybe that's just a stereotype that i carry i'm not sure.

03-21-2010, 08:42 PM	#109
beavercreekhc Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 52 My Photos	i got that program.. and it works awesome.. gives me a better idea of where i stand and i do believe this will be very very beneficial in many years to come. works awesome.. thanks also i found out today that a company around here just bumped up their hourly wage to $55 an hour for hvac and plumbing but refrigeration is still $60/hour. they employ 8 field guys and 4 office personnel in the one shop and the other shop they have roughly around 12 field guys and 6 office personnel and this "other" shop is plumbing only. i don't see how they can do it than. any ideas and also they are the biggest hvac/plumbing shop in that area.