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Re:  well  it's started.
[Re: Vinke]
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 01/08/25 05:27 PM
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Make sure the do a great job……. Repeat customers is what they are after. Give them a note pad to write down names and phone numbers….    I always have  made a huge point on that.  They are also  picking up a lot of yard work.      Told the wife to get good before and after pictures to post for advertising and  we need to make them a business page and website.        ![[Linked Image]](https://trapperman.com/forum/attachments/usergals/2025/01/full-53884-243066-1000001041.jpg)   they had just started on this one they told her 100 but gave them 100 each I think they said .  And the calls keep coming in.     But I really need to get then equipment so they can move faster.   There are some seniors  reaching out with  little to no money.      I want to be sure the boys don't get $ focused and take time to help others.  I figured if they  do some for those in need free  that should do it.  Just trying to decide how many  free to each paid job.         
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Re:  well  it's started.
[Re: Providence Farm]
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 01/08/25 05:33 PM
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 NWWA/AZ
Vinke
 
 
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That snow looks wet,,,,, time for a truck or tractor…… 300 bucks is a payment……. 
 
  
Ant Man/ Marty 2028 just put your ear to the ground , and follow along
  
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Re:  well  it's started.
[Re: Providence Farm]
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 01/08/25 05:36 PM
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You see very few beater landscape trucks$$$ 
 
  
Ant Man/ Marty 2028 just put your ear to the ground , and follow along
  
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Re:  well  it's started.
[Re: Vinke]
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 01/08/25 05:40 PM
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That snow looks wet,,,,, time for a truck or tractor…… 300 bucks is a payment…….  It is and iced in layers.  rain snow then ice then back.   They are strong  and it's a great work out .  betting they will be  sore.  
 
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Re:  well  it's started.
[Re: Providence Farm]
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 01/08/25 05:41 PM
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Get names, addresses, and emails, so they can start a mailing list, give thank you's, and list services they'll do..Other jobs such as leaf raking, gutter cleaning, moving appliances, furniture, lots of jobs people can use a hand with...invest that money into tools that make jobs easier, or at least have ready replacements. 
 
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Re:  well  it's started.
[Re: Providence Farm]
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 01/08/25 05:57 PM
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Good for the boys. When we were 8-14 years old we would shovel all over town on weekends and after school. After that we got more permanent jobs on the farms 
 
  
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Re:  well  it's started.
[Re: Providence Farm]
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 01/08/25 06:10 PM
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Maybe you ought to let them buy their own equipment with their own money as they build their snow removal empire. It's great that you want them to succeed, but nothing builds character (or a business) as doing something on your own. 
 
  
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Re:  well  it's started.
[Re: Providence Farm]
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 01/08/25 07:55 PM
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Teaching kids to work hard, with pride in doing it right and caring for their clients, is priceless. Good job mom and dad. This society needs so much more of this. 
 
  
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