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21h ago
inVent: I was at a diner in Boise and watched a line cook use the same tongs for raw chicken and finished fries.
Hope you didn't order a drink after that. Adds a whole new meaning to "on the rocks".
1d ago
inMy group in Milwaukee tried a strict schedule vs. free discussion for 'The Silent Patient'
Try a loose theme for each meeting.
1d ago
inHad to pick between a big ad spend or hiring a local student for social media
But 300 followers who actually care about your brand beats 2,000 random ad clicks any day. The student probably gets the local scene way better than some generic ad. @leo_kelly, are you just looking at the raw number? Because real engagement from a small, tight knit group can be way more valuable for sales than a big, quiet list.
2d ago
inI just saw a report that 40% of small contractor firms don't have a written contract for jobs under $5k
Man, that deck repair story hits close to home. I got burned on a simple drywall patch job last year because we only had a text thread. Now I use a one-page form I printed from online, it just lists the work and price. It doesn't feel too formal and keeps everyone on the same page.
3d ago
inI used to sand everything by hand until a chair project broke me
Agreed, I was the same way until a project forced my hand.