Benies of being a "part timer"

NattyBumppo

NattyBumppo

Strange name, ain't it?
Detailing as a part timer or side gig has it drawbacks and shortcomings, no doubt. But it also has its benies! I had the very gratifying pleasure of turning down a job. A neighborhood women with a Toyota mini-van that is really filthy dirty inside and out. I thought about it for a second and politely said, "I don't do mini-vans anymore". LOL, I just made up my mind right there on the spot that since I can't stand doing them, I simply am not going to bother anymore. Kinda nice to be able to say that.

Natty

Mini-van free in 2003! woohoo!
 
ROFL Natty!

Im still at the point that I cant turn anything down.... money is money :) Too bad I dont live closer to ya.

Cujo
 
Oh my, MINIVANS! I have come to hate them as well. The last one that I did, I asked the lady if she ever vacuumed it out, her reply......"well I sweep it out sometimes":confused: The van was FILTHY, I decided right then that I would not do anymore vans, unless they are spotless!:D
 
NattyBumppo said:
I just made up my mind right there on the spot that since I can't stand doing them, I simply am not going to bother anymore. Kinda nice to be able to say that.

Natty

Mini-van free in 2003! woohoo!
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Isn't it a nice feeling to say NO! :D
 
Lowballers..

I had a guy try to negociate on my price. I politely referred him to a local detail shop and told him to try and see if they are more flexible with their pricing.

I have (2) steady customers (dealers) so I am fortunate to never have to pay for advertising, and I am also having some great runs in some high end neighborhoods via word of mouth. America is a great country !!! I would much rather be detailing for $$$ than losing $$$ on a golf course !!!
 
VANS YUCK!!!!

I must say i hate the mini van jobs also. I work at a dealer during the day so I cant get out of doing them. As a matter of fact I just finished up a Pontiac Montana today. It looked good but those soccer mom vans are a mess. Talk about your all day jobs.:doh
 
I do it on the side also and I made the mistake of doing a mini van once. Put it this way....I almost never do a womans vehicle period, be it a mini van or what have you. Yhey can keep a nice clean house....
 
I cant really say I do it as a side buisness but I have a few in the neighborhood that I do for some elderly people and thank god none of them have mini-vans and that the people keep there vehicles cleaned up pretty decent. I have been thinking doing more but I am kinda content at just doing these few as that lets more time for mine...lol
 
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