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@thundervalleyleather

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I stumbled across your videos a couple months ago. I'm at the very beginning of wanting to start doing some upholstery work. I currently am a leather worker. Pricing is the hardest part of what I do. I got some similar advice from an old leather worker. If you're too busy, you're too cheap. If you can't get work you're too high or not good enough to go "pro". He said to price an item for $100. If no one complains go up until someone does....

@oldschoolautoupholstery

8 ай бұрын

@@thundervalleyleather Hello Thunder, That old leather worker must have had similar life experiences as I did. Really, take the price your thinking of and add 50% or more. If they agree, you "Scored". Different people have a different sense of value. What may be expensive for one, may be reasonable to another. This is not being greedy. How could it be if the customer agrees? You deserve a better financial life for you and your family. I think you will do just fine in your new business. Remember, you'll never get rich serving poor people. You can't win all the customers but be sure to prequalify them for more successful deals. Please keep liking and watching!

Love your videos. I've wanted to do upholstery, but never did but I enjoy the professional and detailed work you do. I have had a few businesses. I used to have a embroidery shop, a Sign Shop and now I have a machine shop and metal Fab shop. I have a couple signs in my shop, one says " CHEAP THINGS ARE OF NO VALUE, AND VALUABLE THINGS ARE NOT CHEAP" Another says, "WE SELL TIME, AND WITH THAT TIME WE PROVIDE A SERVICE..AND FOR THAT SERVICE, WE ARE COMPENSATED" I did a small welding job for a fella. I never let customers watch me work, but this guy was on his way out of town. I welded up an aluminum bracket. When I finished, he asked how much he owed me. I said, "Sixty dollars.. Then he replied, "WOW!, it only took you a couple of minutes!" I said, "you're not paying for the time, you're paying for the knowledge." I told him my welder wasn't free, my welding supplies aren't free......I have to pay for them . I tell them, this isn't a Flea Market, my prices are non negotiable. People in business say, "I could never get those kind of prices" And I say...."Did you ask?" Always enjoy your videos, keep them up. I think I've watched about all of them.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello BM, Thank you so much for your loyalty! Looks like you are really progressing in life. Try a minimum charge. I charge a minimum of $125. However if an old lady needs help, I don't have the conscience to charge that much, but others do pay it. Once, I had a lady ask me if I "Price matched". I laughed and told her that I do not sell a product off a shelf like Walmart. My answer was a huge no. Thanks for hanging in there with me! Please keep watching!

Very good advise. My biggest problem, regardless of what I was doing, is pricing my work. I think it's because I grew up with very little and so to me, something that is expensive at $300 is often $200 or more under market value. I also think it's why a lot of service type businesses fail. People price their service with a razor thin margin to try and beat the competition and get all the work they can but end up frustrated and depressed because they aren't making a good living so they quit.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Yoda, Well, I refuse to do auto dealer work for this reason. It never made sense to me to do all the work for half the price. As far as margin goes, I would rather profit $75 from a $100 sale than to profit $25 from a $100 sale. I think you are now older and wiser from your long ago past. Look at yourself in the mirror and smile, then convert your mindset that it is ok to progress through life and find you have more financial success! I'm not saying to be greedy, The better you treat your customers, the more money they throw at you. I think you will do just fine. Thanks for watching!

@adrielrowley

Жыл бұрын

Interesting, thank you for sharing. I also grew up the same and been uncomfortable with prices. So as someone who sees more black and white than shades of grey, could you please define what razor thin is? 1 percent, 5 percent?

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

@@adrielrowley Hello Adriel, I don't want to make $1 by spending $99 or $5 by spending $95. I would rather make $95 by spending $5. Please keep liking and watching!

NOT upholstery but paint jobs for me. Waaaay back when I was doing it as a side gig I started out at $20....raised to $50....then $100.... This was a complete paint job... they had to have the body work done, sanded etc. and provide the paint I told them to get. I made a LOT of extra money and paid for the shop I put up JUST for providing labor to paint cars and trucks.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Russ, I am so glad to hear you are progressing through life. I believe this principle works for any self-employed. Just keep going! Thanks for watching!

It can be very hard to price yourself when starting out ; you just want any old work . This is very good advice for everyone .

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello David, Maybe we should be telling the newbies, they don't have to wait so long to give themselves a raise! Please keep watching!

@davidbnsmessex.5953

Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Yes Rudy I will give it a try, nothing to loose ! Regards .

REALLY REALLY good advice , I only wish my bank manager had told me this 50 years ago ! or anyone else for that matter , here in England it seems as though it’s almost rude to talk about money ! . When I first started out I had no idea and no one wanted to advise me , stupidly I charged customers what I actually wanted to earn per hour ! now I ‘ guesstimate ‘ at four times what I want to earn per hour and this works out fine most of the time , and surprise surprise sometimes I also get a tip as well ! ALL NEWBIES TAKE NOTE OF THIS GOOD ADVICE AS OTHERWISE YOU ARE DOING HANDWORKERS A DISSERVICE .

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello David, It's funny how we learn from our experiences, good or bad. You should try at 6 times and you might be surprised! Thanks for watching!

@adrielrowley

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Never thought of charging low as doing a disservice, now it is clearly obvious, then folks expect a low price. Trick is then knowing as a newbie how much to charge, compared to someone with 40 plus years of experience like Rudolph.

EXACTLY, AND A TRUE PROFESSIONAL KNOWS THEIR WORTH

@oldschoolautoupholstery

7 ай бұрын

Hello Hank, Hear here! Please keep liking and watching!

A craftsman knows what his work is worth. I never go with the lowest estimate: great video Rudy.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Steve, I tell customers who are shopping around to read the 1 star reviews first of the upholstery shop to see why they are hated before you go. Going with the lowest estimate is so scary! By the way, I don't give estimates, I give total amounts. From then It never changes. If it takes longer for me to do, that's ok with me. I love happy customers! Please keep watching!

@seymourwrasse3321

11 ай бұрын

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I agree, I gave a price and stuck to it, win lose or draw. I have never dealt with anyone that doesn't know their trade well enough to give a price for a job, I strictly avoid people that charge by the hour and won't commit to how long it will take

@oldschoolautoupholstery

11 ай бұрын

@@seymourwrasse3321 Hello Seymour, You're right, don't charge by the hour, charge by your worth. Please keep liking and watching!

Giving a price without seeing the project is like a Doctor diagnosing a patient and dispensing meds without giving an exam first- it is malpractice- and you wouldn't want to work with that sort of person, would you? Thanks for your tips, Really enjoy hanging out as you complete you projects and share your knowledge Rudoplh.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

11 ай бұрын

Hello William, That is what I am saying. Thank you so much for hanging in there with me! Please keep liking and watching!

Great informative video as always. I think also what the deposit does for the upholsterer is you get the customer to commit to the job. That way you don't order materials and supplies and then they leave you standing at the altar.😂

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Michael, Yea, right! Long ago, I invested in time and materials and the customer never picket the item up. What was I going to do with it? Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much, I should do this in my business. People say I undercharge! I should be charging more!

@oldschoolautoupholstery

15 күн бұрын

Hello Massoud, You are so welcome! You will be doing your income and your family a huge favor by increasing your confidence. Please keep liking and watching!

3:59 I always adhere to a “NOT to EXCEED” price strategy. The client knows he won’t pay a penny more. This is one reason I always have all 5-star reviews.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello David, You are right, this works 100% of the time it's tried. Please keep watching!

Thank you for the confidence booster. Keep the videos coming. 👍

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Mary, You are so welcome, I hope this will be helpful to you. Thank you for watching!

🤑 Awesome!!

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Unfinished, Thank you so much for saying so! Please keep watching!

6:42 I tell my clients that the 50% deposit is to reserve their “Creation Day”, in other words, that block of time is reserved for me to work on, to create THEIR project.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello David, yes, puts them in the schedule. Thanks for watching!

@tammybrown9740

3 ай бұрын

I like that 'creation day'. Gonna use this!!!

This is very valuable information for certain, I am 7 years into upholstery and for the most part I have given my work away, I have learned the " I feel sorry for you " rates do not keep the bills paid

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Lori, If you feel your skill and experience level can justify higher prices, try to get the mindset that you are worth the higher prices. Get away from being the person who is the cheapest and convert your reputation for being expensive. Your financial future will love you for it! You may have to raise your prices anyway because of the high cost of materials. You might as well give yourself a raise while you're at it right? Look in the mirror and smile, build up that confidence, it's a real thing. Sometimes even after the customer is satisfied with their project, they will still give me a large tip. Please keep watching!

@loribolden6154

Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I agree with everything you said 100%.. I am in a small town as well, but demand has become quite intense as well as word of mouth is rampant! I pay great attention to detail (another reason I love watching your videos) as it is my nature. I want more equipment to make my projects easier for me at 62 with RA. Now I do pick and choose my projects. I am in SW Washington across the Astoria bridge a few miles in a small town, but it does not seem to matter they WILL come to you! & Most definitely never phone quote ever is my best advice to everyone. Have a wonderful sunday!

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

@@loribolden6154 Hello Lori, It seam we have a lot in common. I think a bad reputation in a small town would be the death knell of a business. I too find that my customers travel to get to me from neighboring towns, sometimes a 2-hour one-way trip, Texas is huge. Thank you so much for hanging in there for me! Please keep watching!

Thank you for the valuable insight buddy!!

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Old Rocker, I hope this can be helpful to you! Please keep watching!

Keep up with the good advice. We're loving it' Top man..

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Brian, Thank you so much for all the kind words! Please keep watching!

Great advices! 👏👏 I do not have an upholstery shop, or deal with clients, but I always enjoy listening to professionals 👍👍👍

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Delta, Thank you so much! I think this works for all self employed. Please keep watching!

Thank you for all advices it is very helpful and well explained when I started upholstery I didn’t know I still don’t know how much to charge but little by little I have learn some prices thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Tang, You are so welcome! Remember to bid high. You can always give a discount after that, but you can't raise your price. I think you will be just fine. Thanks for watching!

Very useful, thanks for posting.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Malcom, You are so welcome! Please keep watching!

I wished I lived closer to you Rudy, I'd have you do the front seats in my truck. Thank you for sharing your knowledge my friend! Jay.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Silver Jay, You are so welcome! I'm sure someone in your area can help you. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for your great advice I really appreciate

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Ай бұрын

Hello Ebi, You are so welcome! I hope my videos are helpful for you. Please keep liking and watching!

Some good information, if you do good work charge for it. Some folks never really master this trade so they end up doing subpar work and charge accordingly. I'd add never get into a price war, the customer wins, you don't. Folks will tell me so and so will do it for this much, I suggest that they get them to do it, and often they will still want us to do the work. Pricing can vary depending on your overhead, how much competition you have and as mentioned your skillset. Do the best work you can, maybe through a little extra for no charge that makes a difference too. It's always better to get more then you expected than less. We do accept credit cards and I generally just figure that into the estimate. So many folks just don't use cash or checks these days it's almost a requirement. Plus in some states you can't charge an extra fee.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Mttmg, You sound like a person of experience. I never ever price match. As you said, there are too many variables. One thing I do is, I always give the customer more than what they think they are getting. I do let them know about the extras when they pick it up. Then I ask them for a favorable review! Thanks for watching!

Great timing on your video .. I just picked up a 49 Cadillac limousine project and I’m going this week to look at the interior and give the customer a price . I have a ball park material price in my head and will see what is involved to price this project.. thank you again for some sound advice 🙋‍♂️

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Joe, You are so welcome! Go get 'em! Bid high, you might be surprised if they accept it! Then if not, you can always give a further discount. Good luck! I hope you get the job. Thanks for watching!

You don't get paid what it is worth as it is! You should get paid good for your hard work. Thank you for the good advise!

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Earth, I agree with you 100%. Bidding high is where to start. Sometimes we don't get every job. Building a reputation for being the expensive guy will be very lucrative for your future! Thank you for watching!

Very helpful, the half down for deposit is golden

@oldschoolautoupholstery

9 ай бұрын

Hello Buick, yep, it always works beautifully for both me and my customers. Please keep liking and watching!

Thank you so much for all these nice videos !! I'd like to meet you some day !! I have a shop here in Taylor Texas.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Neighbor Eddie, You are so welcome! Who knows, maybe someday our paths will cross. Please keep liking and watching!

Great video. I have been doing this since I opened shop a year ago. I would add that this is a skilled labor. Every area is a little different on pricing structure. I would look around in your targeted market for labor rates. If you plan to work on cars go to auto repair shops and see what there labor rates are, If you plan to work on boats do the same for the local marina or boat yard. Also some commercial customers will want a wholesale rate. for example if your rate is $130 maybe offer $100 to the shops.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Chris, Highest labor is for aircraft, then marine, then autos, then motorcycles. I never do dealer work because making less money for the same work never made sense to me. All shops and dealers get the retail prices. Thanks for watching!

Thank you. I need this information. Mark Tennessee

@oldschoolautoupholstery

10 ай бұрын

Hello Course, You are so welcome! Please keep liking and watching!

thanks so much. i want to retire from my day job and do upholstery. im retirement age. wifey and i have a few prodjects under our belts and in a possition to charge more. its hard for me to do but i cant work for nothing helps build that confidence watching your vid.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

3 ай бұрын

Hello Bob, You are so welcome! This is a great way to make money during retirement. Also if you don't stress yourself, you can enjoy. Think of that extra money for your trips right? You can do it, just go for it. Please keep liking and watching!

I'm in the same biz you can tell sometimes if a customer is not gonna like the price

@oldschoolautoupholstery

4 ай бұрын

Hello Carlos, Yep, I just had that happen to me today. My price was way more than he thought it was going to be. He wanted it done right away, and he had nobody that could do it. I was patient while he made his decision. So he agreed in the end. Please keep liking and watching!

Hi your advice is very helpful to me I make doses mistake already people are looking for the lowest possible price but the work is hard.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Junior, I know there are a lot of people looking for the lowest price and there will always be someone cheaper than you. That is not the customer you want. Set your standards high and people will be throwing money at you. You will thank me later. Please keep liking and watching!

Thanks!

@oldschoolautoupholstery

11 ай бұрын

Hello Roller, Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it as you know, I don't seek out sponsors. Please keep liking and watching!

❤ thanks. Been struggling with pricing I’ve been under pricing for years.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello John, Free yourself from the bonds! I hope you will improve your life for you and your family! Please keep liking and watching!

Awesome advice

@oldschoolautoupholstery

9 ай бұрын

Hello Kevin, I hope my videos can help you somehow. Please keep liking and watching!

Great comments and experiences here! You should read some of these, I recommend it!

2:28 Never sell out of YOUR wallet - you don’t really know what the client can afford. Also, raise your prices 10% per year and let the low-paying clients fall off the bottom.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello David, Also work in price increases because material cost is constantly going up. Thanks for watching!

Great video and info now I feel so much better about priceing I work out of my house and people want me to be cheap drives me nuts

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello John, If someone trys to talk my price down, I always say, "Your asking me to make less money?" Works every time... Please keep liking and watching!

Your videos are much appreciated by me. I hate to criticize at all, but the car slide show in the background distracts me from what you are saying. I hope this comment does not cause you offense.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Flickers, I am not offended, I know that people react differently to everything. The good news is, you can always tape a piece of paper over my computer and watch it again! Thanks for watching!

I would like to see a video with you showing various jobs and how much that job would cost . Thanks again enjoy your videos and am learning a lot. Another question, have you ever done many tufting jobs?

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Michael, If I showed you various jobs and their cost, It might not be representative of your area or upholsterer. I am glad that you are learning her, but remember, learning is doing! I have done many tufting jobs over my 43 years. Thanks for watching!

Customer here... watching for how to get charged less

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Ай бұрын

Hello Acurtis, That's easy. Just don't as for so much to be done. Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

Thanks for the advice. Can you make a video on what thread 🧵 you like to use. For car and furniture upholstery, and for marine as well. Or if you use the same for everything. Thanks I’m advance

@oldschoolautoupholstery

11 ай бұрын

Hello Adrian, Thank you so much! I use T-90 thread for everything. Please keep liking and watching!

Check? Lol Yes, I take them too. Still don't like being stuck in the grocery line behind THAT lady.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Tom, It's been decades since the last time I wrote a check. But everyone in my small town writes checks... Please keep liking and watching!

So I guess I'm doing things right even though sales are slow

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello D4, Yep, valedation for you! I know it can be tempting when you don't get the deal, but there is always that last chance of giving a further discount. Sometimes I have tried this and it still wasn't cheap enough for the customer. We can't please everybody now can we? Thanks for watching!

Good way to operate Sir.... WhatsApp pics helps me to filter out work I may not want to do...that way I don't waste time meeting the client ....I'm kinda fortunate I can cherry pick at my age....good $$$$ can be earned after a few years experience which brings confidence (and clients can detect that confidence in you which also makes them confident they'll get a good job done)....MOST important requisite to getting a good price imo is not to need the job in the first place!!!!!! because if you're anxious to get the job you'll be scared to quote sufficiently in case the client walks away......

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Campbells, You're absolutely right! You can't win them all, but you may not want them all either. I try to prequalify my customers from their phone call. Show them your work. I show my customers my website, rudolphsupholstery.com of which I have hundreds of pictures of my work over 43 years so they will be confident that I can do their job. You sound like a person of experience! Thanks for watching!

@charlescampbell1319

Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolautoupholstery ...your website looks great....you must have anticipated social media back in your youth.... hence all the youthful pics👏🏻👏🏻our game is mostly domestic reupholstery.....

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

@@charlescampbell1319 I know, the young guy huh? There were also hundreds of more pictures that disappeared during a divorce. Also, I didn't take pictures of everything I did. To think I did it all myself without any help. I feel like that is my superhuman life. Please keep watching!

@charlescampbell1319

Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolautoupholstery 🤙🏻👊🏻✂️✂️✂️✂️lets keep those scissors moving😁

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

@@charlescampbell1319 Oh Yea!

Thank you for your Videos I've learned alot. I'm thinking I'll give a 4% discount for cash. And price for credit. That way it looks like your getting a deal.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Wade, Yep, you can do that. It's all about how you will service your customer. Please keep liking and watching!

Thank you for all the helpful videos!! I’m trying to watch all of them. I’m curious if upholstery shops offer any warranties?

@oldschoolautoupholstery

10 ай бұрын

Hello Sunshine, Wow, I really do appreciate your watching all my videos. I couldn't ask for any more then that! I have never had an official warrantee. Very rarely do I get asked by a customer. I say "No I don't but, If you ever have a problem, just bring it back and I'll fix it". Luckily I very rarely have any come-backs. Please keep liking and watching!

@sunshine_2232

10 ай бұрын

Well thank you so much!! You are giving me the pep talks I need in order to start an upholstery business! I will keep watching and smashing the like button! Take care!

@oldschoolautoupholstery

10 ай бұрын

@@sunshine_2232 Hello Sunshine! You are so welcome! I think you will do very well in your new upholstery business! Please keep liking and watching!

Sadly, that "trick" up charging at pickup is common everywhere. We don't do it either. I think it's dishonest. Thanks for the videos.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Arm, I'm with you! To try to add a few extra bucks, is paying to ruin your own reputation. Please keep liking and watching!

Thank you that is one of my problems. But I also have the problem that people want to come to help me to do their car

@oldschoolautoupholstery

11 ай бұрын

Hello Mario, Don't forget your the boss, your business, your policy. You have to make the rules to make the money. Please keep liking and watching!

In your video, you say you let people know they have to bring in the item they want worked on before you can quote them a price. If they email you a photo of the item for a price quote is that acceptable?

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Starnet, I tell them that photos by email or text are a good place to start, to get an idea of what they are working on. But there is no better way than to examine the item personally. Even with photos, it is impossible to see how something is put together. Thanks for watching!

much respect,may I ask if there is such apprenticipe program to learn upholstery?

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Ray, Thank you! I have no idea about that. You can just dig in and do it like I did 43 years ago. Learning is doing! Please keep watching!

@davidbnsmessex.5953

Жыл бұрын

Hallo Ray , I’m sure you can find lots of stuff on the internet and if you have an upholsterer near you they will give you tips and help if you ask nicely and show a genuine interest in what they are doing . May not be an apprenticeship but it’s a start , good luck .

I have held to the thought that you are priced exactly right if you win half of all the bids you put out. If you win 100% of the bids you are obviously underpriced.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

6 ай бұрын

Hello JJ, You sound like a person with much experience! That is good advice. Once I show my website rudolphsupholstery.com with pictures of 44 years of my work to give them the confidence I can do their job, and a high price, I usually get the customer about 90% The rest can't afford me. Please keep liking and watching!

why didn't i find your page sooner

@oldschoolautoupholstery

6 ай бұрын

Hello Steve, Well, what's important is you found me now right? Thanks Pal! Please keep liking and watching!

How much do you try to net per hour?

@oldschoolautoupholstery

3 ай бұрын

Hello Big, Oh, that's easy. As much as you can! Some people think it is ok to spend $90 to make $100. That never made sense to me. Now Making 100% without material cost is golden. Try it, you'll love it. Please keep liking and watching!

Adjusting prices is always difficult for me. If course we have to cover costs. All costs. But the padding it, capitalism part is hard for anyone who comes from a "poor kid" background. That takes practice too.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Tom, I have been broke many times. Making money is much better. Your wife and family will enjoy a better life if you charge your worth, Skill and experience. Remember, your worth is not by the hour, but by the job. If you bid the job $1000, but it takes you 3 hours, what's wrong with that? Now, if you charged $125 per hour, now you would have made $375 for the same job. You see the difference? You'll thank me later. Please keep liking and watching!

What's your current shop rate per hour?

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Smoov, My labor rate is posted on the wall behind me in the video. You can either watch it again, or I could just tell you. $125 Thanks for watching!

We have our upholstery business in Kentucky .Can't believe how busy we are .I give a high and a low price .I use that to cover me .We only do furniture and cushions .Some of the companies around here are a year out on work.Not sure how to do this with phone .and Text messages with giving estimates and how far out we are .I have no idea .

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Jeff, I feel for you.... Not enough work 'eh? I think pricing out in the future is risky given how fast the increased prices of materials. I think you are going to be OK. Thanks for watching!

@jeffcoleman5160

Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolautoupholstery new couches run$4000 and chairs run$2000 for new

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffcoleman5160 Yep, That's what I hear.

@jeffcoleman5160

Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I found some pliers in Arizona 20 years ago that pull staples right out of the wood .I talked my supplier into selling them and they have blown up .My supplier comes out of Cinnci and delivers right to my shop.Shops in our walkout .I have all kinds of secrets I would love to share with you also.Will send the name of pliers later.Please try and order them

@jeffcoleman5160

Жыл бұрын

@@oldschoolautoupholstery pliers are called Xuron Maxi orange handles pliers .They work great on pulling staples .I have used them for over 20 years.I have learned to put string in the handles to hold them on also .Send me your business cell number and I can text you info.

Wow 4% for using card . I live in sweden here is no cash and card payment is free

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello Swedish Spiritual, Yep, that what we do in the USA. Please keep liking and watching!

Where’s Your place located at?

@oldschoolautoupholstery

6 ай бұрын

Helo Ferdie, I am a proud resident of East Texas! Yeeha! Please keep liking and watching!

Have customers take a picture or video and text it to you.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

11 ай бұрын

Hello Roller, If you go to my website homepage slideshow, you will see many happy customers giving the "Thumbsup". Please keep liking and watching!

Don't say it's customary, say it's policy.

@oldschoolautoupholstery

6 ай бұрын

Hello Timothy, I use customary so there is no descent. Please keep liking and watching!

That sounds pretty bad that you're trying to get every single dollar out of your customers that you can lol I would work in that 4% credit card charge into the price. Y'all accept checks? Not many people accept checks even though this is a year old video

@oldschoolautoupholstery

2 ай бұрын

Hello Elite, Why is it bad if the customer agrees with the price? Sometimes, I have even heard, "I thought it would be more". Different people have a different value of money. What some people think of as expensive, some other people think the same price is cheap. Making the max means a better life for you and your family. Not disclosing a fee is deceitful. I am upfront 100% with my customers. Before I moved to my small town, everything was credit or cash. Now most people where I am pay by check. Please keep liking and watching!

my father had two rules in business when making a deal, He who speaks first loses, and you can always lower your price, but you can't raise it

@oldschoolautoupholstery

11 ай бұрын

Hello Seymour, A wise man. I have a work around rule #1 to work in my favor. I have stated rule #2 on a number of occasions. Please keep liking and watching!

Love yiur videos and your KZread channel. I would like to get in touch with you if that is possible. Either by phone. Emails....etc. Sam

@oldschoolautoupholstery

Жыл бұрын

Hello O, Thank you so much! Most people as their questions here, and I answer them. I really do not have a spare minute as I am like a freight train working all day. I don't answer out-of-state phone calls because it ruins my workflow. Please keep watching!