Re: Another dumb ass tech

[JoeRaisin <joeraisin2001@xxxxxxxxx>]

Russell Brill wrote:
> "alarman" <nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Russell Brill wrote:
>>> Nick,
>>>
>>> I used to complain about all the garbage work that I would encounter,
>>> not anymore... I HOPE THESE BIG CHEAP companies keep hiring these
>>> substandard techs, it's GREAT for my business :-))
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Russ
>>
>> Really?
>> My take is that as long as you experienced guys keep bailing them out, the
>> ADT's of this world will continue to thrive. You can not outmarket them.
>>
>> --
>> js
>>
>> Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
>>
>>
> I don't do service for ADT, their rates are a little low compared to other
> companies that I do repair work for... I agree, small dealers cannot
> outmarket the big companies, the $99 dragnet isn't something I want to be
> involved with anyway... However, the big companies cannot compete with small
> companies when it comes to the installation of a really nice system. I think
> you know what I mean by nice, one that covers the whole house, not just two
> doors and a motion. Smart homeowners and business owners know the big co's
> have lots of glitter with little substance. Unfortunately it seems that only
> about 15% to 20% of the people shop smart, most mistake price shopping as
> smart shopping....
>
>

I'm trying to work up proposals for subbing out service work for
companies who have accounts in this area but no tech's (typically large
chain stores) - what is a fair rate (generally)?

I sure wish I had paid more attention to the money side of things...