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TomK My "professional background" is quite broad and extensive. From retailing, marketing, advertising, manufacturing, transportation, being self-employed, having a small crew, and working for the largest companies in the world. I started making signs back when all I had was a brush and a can of...

Ray Miller Again, thank you for your willingness to reply. Let me ask you just one question. Do you have a certain type of sign that you really enjoy making?

RaymondLoewy I believe that every sign has a story behind it. Yes, some of the stories are more interesting than others. I also know for certain that every sign maker has favorite signs that they love to make. They are very good at making them. They are able to make them better and faster than...

Ray Miller Thank you for your reply and feedback. I respect your opinion. You ask, "How does this new movie-maker role fit into sign making?" I frequently look at sign shop websites. Many of them have very nice photos of various sign projects. Yet, very few tell the story behind that sign...

Saturday. I realize that many of you are super busy during the workweek. I have deliberately determined that I want to make Saturdays available to sign makers. We can talk about making a video, or any other sign-making business topic you may want to discuss. Let me emphasize, I have only one...

Z SIGNS Thank you for the encouragement. Your "I admire your persistence" means a lot to me.

GAC05 Thank you for that link. Yes, post-production is really important for results getting videos. One goal is to have someone phone in and say, "I just watched your video and ......" I signed up for their email list.

Notarealsignguy Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it. Yes, time is tight. Yes, it will take some time to work with me on making this video. Because I know that time is tight, I will listen and ask important questions to get it done as fast as possible.

Jester1167 Thanks for asking. Let me clarify. My instructor is fully aware that I want to work with sign makers. His assignment specifically stated that I should find a sign maker who would volunteer to let me make a video for them. I will make the video. All I need is someone who is willing to...

Johnny Best Yes, what you describe is very true. Once you have made the iPhone video, the difference is in what to do with the video to make it ready to do the best job on your webpage. In other words, editing and polishing the raw video to make it the best possible. Stringing together various...

I am finishing up a class on making videos. I took the class to learn how to make videos for sign makers. My instructor wants to grade two videos. So, I am looking for one or two volunteers. I am looking to make an “About Us” type video for a sign shop that has a website. The objective...

Stacey K So good to hear. Let me recommend ordering both books, the one by Mike Michalowicz and the one by Cindi Thomason. Why? Because between the two, I am sure you will find something helpful. And, you will gain more perspectives on how to best implement the method in your own particular...

Texas_Signmaker As you say, "Only way I change is my learning on my own and figuring it out the hard way." If that is your choice. My role is mainly to be an encourager. Reading the book is just an option. I only use the "Profit First" method as a way to develop the "figure it out" in small tiny...

Clarify. The "Profit First" method is like a floodlight. Every sign maker has their own preferred way to use a floodlight, different types of lights, for different purposes. I have learned that the "Profit First" approach works simply because it is a deliberate effort to improve the bottom line...

Notarealsignguy "Profit First" is only a method or a tool for someone to use if that happens to be their choice. I prefer it because it helps to focus on a productive and positive goal. Another perspective is "Cash Management." My approach is to take very tiny steps. Each step is developed as a...

Reveal1 Thank you for taking the time to reply and to research. I appreciate it, very much. The "Profit First" method is simply a tool to use for a certain purpose. That purpose is to thrive while doing what you love to do. My role is to be an encourager to stay the course. I like how huge...

Notarealsignguy Yes, the "small guys" are going to be in a "difficult to pull off" position for some time to come. I firmly believe that the Mike Michalowicz "Profit First" method will more than make it possible to succeed.

Gino With the news today about pricing skyrocketing, cash management for the small sign shop owner is going to be quite a serious challenge. I am on a mission to help sign makers make it through 2021 and thrive.

Boudica Thanks, but no thanks. My focus is on helping any Signs101 member who wants to improve their cash management. Since "lurkers" are the vast majority, I addressed my Thread to them.

White Haus Thank you for your input. I appreciate it.