My Rule of 3!

First off, I want to apologize to my “FIVE” loyal readers for being a day late.  My only excuse is I contracted some form of the Flu for the last week & wasn’t doing much of anything.  So much for my first ever flu shot (as an adult) … Anyway, onto My Rule of 3!

Way back when I started my business, I used to receive a lot of calls asking if I did this or did that.  I never wanted to disappoint any clients so I developed yet another philosophy:  If I can complete your requested task in a professional manner (& felt comfortable doing so), I would do it.  BUT if I could not do the work in a proficient way, I would always help you find someone I could recommend.  NOT JUST recommend, but if I referred someone, I was stamping my reputation on that referral.

What if I did not feel comfortable or did not know who to refer?  Well that my friends, is The Rule of 3.  I would always suggest a “local Google search” & request at least 3 estimates.  Now why 3?  Three estimates gives you a little variety:

• You get to compare the pricing of different companies.
• Were they reliable?  Did they complete the estimate when they said they would?
• You can get a real good idea of an individual’s personality w/ a meeting (were they professional, how was their customer service)?
• 3 estimates are just enough to give you options, but not too much to waste too much time.

Also, getting more than one estimate, gives you time to think it over.  You don’t have to hire someone on the first estimate or on the spot.  You always want to do your due diligence as well as feel comfortable when you hire someone to do any kind of work.  And Generally speaking you probably don’t want to take the lowest price (when significantly lower) because there are most likely corners being cut somewhere (under insured or not paying workers properly, happy workers do better work).  At the same time, you don’t always want to take the highest bid (when significantly higher) because the high price may just be a markup.  But, depending on the job & their reputation (& your budget), the highest bid is sometimes the way to go.  I truly believe in you get what you pay for.  For most people though, you are going to want to find that middle ground, where it’s not too low & not too high. 
In the end, if you don’t have a solid referral from someone you trust, I suggest a local search on Google & get 3 estimates before you decide. 
AT LEAST FOR THE TIME BEING
As I said in my 1st ever post, I will soon be launching a new website to solve all your problems (in my opinion, haha).  More details on the new website & concept next week!!!!!
Sneak Peek:

• I will release the name of site
• A few general concepts
• Why & how I came up with the idea
• & how to follow along for the most recent updates as we are now within a couple months of its launch date (hopefully)

 
Until then, thanks for reading (All 5 of you loyal followers!)  PRW