Views : 365,494
Genre: Autos & Vehicles
Date of upload: Jun 11, 2023 ^^
Rating : 4.96 (88/8,646 LTDR)
RYD date created : 2024-02-10T12:57:20.541141Z
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Top Comments of this video!! :3
LT, I have been watching your channel almost since the start. You have been doing a great job, not a problem for you to take care of your family, it's #1 and your new business at this time. I can bet that most of the viewers are understanding, since car/truck people are the best. Also take care of your health and don't get stressed out over all the changes.
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Iāve said it before and Iāll say it again, I love the wholesome get to business approach. Some channels start that way and have no become all about gimmicks and click bait garbage and the content has become unbearable. Stay true and youāll get to the finish line and be the same person you were when you started.
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On the topic of "learn to say no" - as someone who is exactly the same about taking everything on, I eventually found a method that works. In your situation, you've now had a taste of what the daily grind is like, and now you can set realistic expectations for how quickly you can get some things done. Use this to your advantage - I don't say "No, I can't do that". I say instead, "Well, I can't do that until (insert realistic timeframe), so if you're willing to wait I can put you on the list". That list might get rather long, depending on how much people like your work and their patience.
Take for example the custom builds/hotrods - you might have a 2 year long waiting list once you sort out a reasonable schedule for getting them in and finished. Some people will be willing to wait, some won't. But the best thing to do is be up front about your current schedule and abilities - let the customer say "No, that doesn't work for me".
Also, finding other options to suggest to customers is a great thing - some of your customers might not know where else to look, so get familiar with the other local options to both suggest alternatives and also as potential backup in case you need it. ;)
TL:DR, never say no, just tell the truth and let them decide if you are the solution they want. :)
*edited for spelling*
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LT, Iāll give a few simple tips and these are coming from the son of a father who ran his own shop for over 30 years. Donāt force your kids to be involved, let them do it at their own pace. He never pushed me to work in the shop, but when I had time away from practice or games (played baseball & hockey) I would stop by to help because I wanted to. Also, be there for your family, dad always made time to be there on Sundays for us as well as he never missed one of my games, unless it was out of town. Even then, he surprised me with a few appearances. The point Iām trying to make is that you need to find you a strong GM, someone you trust with your business, this way you can always put your family first. Best of luck to you!!
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@joshmoe3680
11 months ago
Do not let the shop ruin your home life. And always pay yourself. I didn't manage my time properly and I never asked for help until it was too late. Good customers understand a wait. Bad customers need to be let go
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