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Over the last decades, I have talked with hundreds of sign makers about the business side of their company. Every conversation is different. Everyone has something going on that causes them to wonder what should they do. How to make the best decision. My role is often just to help you connect...

Starting at $45 per month you may have as many fifteen minute conversations you want with me. At the end of each talk, we will agree on an easy and simple “next action” project. Once that project is finished, you can book another session. Billing: Starting with the next full month, the billing...

gregors A BIG thank you for your reply. I appreciate that you took the time and gave an excellent recommendation. If you are interested, I would like to chat with you.

Texas_Signmaker Interesting feedback. I respect your perspective and opinion. Your replies to my content are always welcome, even if I have a completely different viewpoint. Let my pick up on your phrase, "I don't think many people here are worried about their business closing in the next few...

Good question. Mutual benefit. Each of the team members would be helped and in turn, the goal is to help many others. Just as we observe many Signs101 members helping other members with mechanical issues, I am hoping that we can help with "stay open for business" issues.

For many of us in the sign making industry, the next few months could be the busiest we have ever been. However, there are others who are having a real struggle and not sure if they are going to make it to next spring. I am looking for fellow Signs101 members who are willing to think outside the...

Just because we want to survive the next few months. My goal is to have two teams, three sign makers on each team. One team of three will be from the eastern half of the USA. The other team of three will be from the western half. Each team will listen for the possibilities and listen for...

First of all, thank you to those who have replied to this thread. And, thank you to those who have read it. I appreciate your interest and taking the time. Because I always wonder why so few write a reply, I want to ask for more replies. At this moment, 21 replies and 806 views. I hope more will...

From now until next March 2021, these are the slowest months for most sign makers in the United States. Wide open discussion. What comes to mind at first glance? Is there a new normal? Or, is everything the same as last year? Is there anything that you think can be done to better prepare for...

Jeremiah On your first item here, if you think that I do not respect your opinion, please accept my apology.

Jeremiah Thank you for your input, feedback. Let me emphasize the intent of writing a review about a local business. The intent is only to boost the local business. When you write the review, you could create an anonymous/pseudonym account. Again, the mindset is NOT to promote yourself or your...

Boudica Yes, I do give positive reviews to my clients. I simply encourage you to consider using this tactic as a way to boost your own local business clients. If you have a problem with that, so be it.

Gino This conversation could go off in a thousand different directions. Let's focus on just one of your favorite local business clients, one who has gone through some rough struggles and is starting to thrive. Once you have picked that one client, begin to draft a review that has only one...

WYLDGFI Take another look. Login into your own personal Google account. Search for your local client. Write a five star review just about them. Nothing about promoting yourself, just giving them a much needed boost. Here is another idea. Have a couple of your staff members who know this client...

Gino The five star review is to boost the local business. No need to mention donuts. Just tell the world about how this local business is surviving in this difficult time. In other words, become the champion for this local business.

WYLDGFI Consider this: Write a five star review on Google about the local company.

It is always a good idea to ask for location anytime you are working in a not familiar property. Too many times, it has been costly for those who did not ask.

netsol On the 18" planer, I have never done one but am willing to explore the idea.

If you have a scissors that you used so much it has become dull, consider sending that to me for sharpening.

Gino Thank you for your reply. I can sharpen what are called straight edge scissors, which covers most of your everyday scissors.