great video Steve! i enjoy your videos, You sound just like my dad and grandpa he started our business in 1946. He always told me you can be the best skilled plumber there is but if you don't know how to work that pencil and paper you won't accomplish anything. People don't realize how much it cost to run a business ,you have your overhead, advertising, insurance, and numerous other expenses. Which is why you have to mark up your material and charge for all aspects of the job, when a bill is made out a good portion of that total goes towards paying bills and paying expenses so you have to know how to charge to make a profit and provide good quality work you can stand behind. Because if you have your own business and your barely scraping by then its better to just work for someone else. It's good to hear a likeminded person, thankyou for taking the time to make videos and teach others.
You gave some really great advice & insight as a businessman. I’m 42 years old & have finally figured out that I want to pursue a career in plumbing, especially toilet repairs & replacements. I have had an interest in toilets since age 3 when my grandmother took the tank lid off the 1973 American Standard Cadet toilet & showed me the tank parts, & I was fascinated by them & would later lift the tank lid on just about every toilet I encountered just to see what was inside. I did my first repair job at age 18 at my grandma’s condo when I changed out the fill valve and flapper’s in both toilets. Since then, I have repaired and changed out numerous toilets for side work. I really enjoy doing that kind of work and would love to pursue a career in it. I learn a lot from watching your videos. It’s amazing some of the half assed, Jerry rigged repairs that you encounter and have to fix.
Steve I just loved this video some good phrases and sentiments I hold dear too! "Work less for more $$$", " I am Old School", I like a paper trail. The young bull and the old bull story I say the same thing. And the last and best I too was blessed to worked with a lot of greatly skilled workers and I use their work techniques here and there and think of them as I work. Good job Steve so happy I found your channel!
Steve, good video. I still do paper invoices, paid on completion, I carry no receivables, do take credit cards. has worked for me for many years. been burnt very little. keep up the good videos
Hi steve ..my dad did hvac..he started in 1955..as an fuel oil service in chicago..we had an oil truck..and service i learned alot from him..as a kid i road with him on service calls u are a reminder of him..he was an old school guy..im glad u whare gloves on the job..around oil. My dad got skin cancer. From the oil ..40 yrs of service work..my dad had reg customers. Each yr to service the burners..filters my dad made his money..we owned a home in fl. Now its mine..i worked in the public school sytm..as a hvac maintenance guy..i didnt want to deal with customers your right now days everyone wants the low ball the next guy. As i started seening in the 90s. ..my dad retierd 1990..i sold the busness lucky. For my dad but he only got 10 yrs of retirement..god bless you steve .... Ty for the video...s. Stephen
Steve, love your work. I have been learning from you for the past three years. The tips from this video will help me greatly as a new tech. I would like if you have the opportunity, please make a video on how to remove/replace slanted coils. Thanks and keep up the good work!!!
Steve another great video, I kept my books the same as you, I personally liked doing installs , did not like hanging tin and only did enough to get the new in unit in. Yeah now I do diffirent work that's a million miles from HVACR. I still like listening to you. It's great, my girlfriend likes to listen too. Thanks again
Great Vlog Steve great info I've been in business 14years and I learn a lot from you. Love your vid and just now taking the family out to eat. Take Care.
when you tell people your hr. rate, they do not realize what all goes into that rate, such as fuel for your truck, truck insurance, health Ins., liability Ins., Tools, wear and tear on truck, plus a few other expenses . Plus you have to make a decent pay check after all those expenses. A good HVAC/Plumber such as yourself has a lot invested in learning the trade and doing it well, plus the upkeep on all your licenses .And the most important expense you Steve Lav. has!!!!! Bones for the Baby Dog!!!! top priority, Baby Dogs Bones!
That is why it is best not to call it labor. I call it a service or installation charge. Somehow they equate their hourly rate with what you charge them. They never take into consideration how much their boss pays for space they work in plus utilities and as you said insurance plus vacations, holidays etc.
Thanks for the help with Superheat everything made sense afterwards.Would love if u did a video on voltage check in the ac systems for rookies like me that arent the best at using it
Good video Steve, So many newbe's live to work instead of working to live, lol I like your saying" I don't work for nothing".. Thanks for the info, keep up the good work !
Lots of good tips for the beginning businessman! LOL Wish I would have met you 24 years ago. I did first year bleeding money and time (same thing) right and left until a local heating company manager straightened me out.
Steve. Great job on your videos. I am older in age but starting to learn quite quickly and your videos are great educational materials. Please keep up the great job you do.
Lik the vid Steven.. I appreciate the advice.. I too took a lot off technics from watching everyone in the HVAC community. It's pretty cool what u see in these videos from different people in different states . Thks again
Steve, I still use a day planner, 3 part invoice, and drive a Ford E250. I did give up the notepad and pen for a camera phone for model and serial numbers.
I do the same thing Steve kind of material but I charge a trip charge to every customer I do a few installations a year work we'll see by myself once in a while have someone help me you do a great job keep up the good work listening to your UA-cam all the time
I liked the video. I just received my Nevada HVAC contractors license. My specialty is lite residential / lite commercial service. For residential repairs, I charge a diagnostic fee, then I'll give the home owner a flat rate for the repair. On the commercial it's time and material. Just my luck we've had the mildest summer in decades here in Vegas, I'm hoping it gets into the triple digits 110+ soon. Thanks for all your videos!!!
This really applies to all trades that require the tech to travel to the customer not just plumbing and hvac this can apply to electricians, carpenters, appliance technicians, handymen, garage door techs, chimney cleaners, roofers, etc
Man Steve watching your videos motivates me to go for it, but I was born with one hand but I do it all. But every service tech I speak too tell me to do something else...They said the same thing before I became a licensed barber. But I need something stable ya know? I'm going on 44 but in good shape and great with people, i was thinking of doing the state college course . Got three beautiful children and I'm a cancer survivor . You are real about the work but make it look fun man. Your funny too...I rather be the slow and steady bull baby.
I’m not a plumber in the same sense of the term you are, I do central vacuum cleaner systems, install and repair, but it’s the same sort of thing, I call my truck my moving store front. What I’ve been doing starting out is charging $125 for the trip and out (this could be anywhere) and it includes the first hour of work. You’re right about having to charge to drive out there, however you factor it in, because think about all the costs that you incurred by getting in your truck and driving there, wear on tires and brakes, using up fuel and fluids... it all costs and if these costs are incurred on a customer’s behalf, you as a business HAVE TO CHARGE THEM or you will GO OUT OF BUSINESS.
Yea i know a lot of fast paced cracked guys that are half ass. Then there's the slow guys who do nice work and never get callbacks. Then there's the rare gem money makers who's pro, clean and fast. I'm trying hard to be a rare gem. Thanks to plumbers like steve who have patience to teach this dying trade, it'll be a reality. I Appreciate all the time and effort you put into the Plumbers World. Keep it up good work and God bless.
I'm a licensed journeyman electrician and I have a full time job during the day and do side work after hours and weekends. This was a helpful video. I don't own my own business yet but Lord Willing would like too. I charge $60 for my first hour and $40 per hour after that. So far it has worked well. I'm thinking of almost forming a "Handyman" business before I start an electrical contracting business because of all of the Hoops I would need to jump through. We will see. Thanks for these videos! God bless you. Jeff - Sunny Central Florida 😎
Unless your bosses set your rate the 40$ too low. The customer is paying for your time, past experience and schooling. The second hour is a pressure hour as well. IMO.
@@SovereignTroll I'm not yet an electrical contractor. I don't have that license yet. Contractors in Central Florida on average are charging $64-70 an hour right now. I'm charging $40 to be competitive. I always could charge $50 an hour to stay close to their pricing. However I don't have the contracting license and insurance. My customers know I'm helping them out and giving them a deal and being fair with my prices usually gives me a lot of work and word of mouth jobs too. Thanks for the reply. Jeff
@@onecrazywheel You're one of the young bucks working for free. License means shit unless you're doing permitted work or commercial. Will having the license in any way change your work performance? I don't think so. Charge what you're worth.
Steve, I come from the supply house part of the trade. I find it interesting to listen the contracting side of the business. I have a question for you, in year 2019 what did your business do in net sales at what profit margin? In advance, thanks for this information. Gregory Basso. I worked for Torrco Supply in Connecticut. We had one branch in Massachusetts.
Do you have a different rate for people that pay 30 days instead of on the spot? And what if they are late do you charge them a late fee or interest or anything?
I would definitely love to work with you Steve lavimoniere because you know how to fix & electrical repair problems & cooling repair problems & hvac problems & commercial refrigeration & maintenance service problem's residential problem's as well
Best Vlog I've seen in a while! I run my Company the same, old school way, but I do have part tablet. I'm slowly trying out different apps. I'm Flat Rate. Or Flat Fee. Price up front! But I take my accountant my stack of invoices just like you. I'm very anal and picky on how I run my Company. Been doing it for year's with no problems. I'm actually getting some tax breaks!!! Thanks to my accountant. I respect you very much Steve! You are a Sole hard working man! I'm feel lucky and I'm fortunate to have a friend like you who share the same trade. Thanks so much for the insights on how you run your Company. Best Regards; Willie.
Some people want to have an idea how much it will cost them before they committ to having something done no matter what is being done in plumbing,electrical,painting,room additions, doctors, etc, I don't like surprises to be in sudden shock when I get the bill therefore I ask upfront what is the job going to cost me when I don't get an upfront estimate I have to go elsewhere. Yes in the end of your video you say it's all bout the kids totaly agree with that even the bible says to put your children before ourself's which is what I always do though when I would date ladies they say they want to be first before my children I will tell them no way never will happen my belief is God first, then my children/family then whomever else follows it's that simple they don't like it I show them the front door..
always nice to have a good laugh with Your stuff..very much appreciated are any tips (Yours happen to be awesome) for business perspective. I am starting off on my own as well, so i do pay attention to all You have to say, thank You Steve and looking to watch more of Your new stuff
Steve love your videos. Was curious what you charged or what you thought was a good fair amount for parts mark up. If you did a flat percentage or what.
+Chill Refrigeration,Heating & Air Conditioning LLC i make my stuff up to what i think is fair i have no set scale depends on part i play it by ear . last thing you want to do is piss off a good customer . i do not give stuff away . i do make a good amount on my stock
your right I would rather take the 10mins more and have a nice clean saturated solder joint than pop out 4 and have to come back later and fix one good video
Hey Steve hope all is well. How has the economy and inflation affected your rates. Have you had to make huge changes. Seems materials are getting out of control these days. Love the channel!! And the vids.
How much do u would charge in new york. I am in new york. Obviously got not your experience.... but how much the hour as a plumber and hvac tell me please.. cause i am pretty interested in run my own businness
steven lavimoniere it's good to have some advise. I have learned so much from you, the new guys looking to go into business need to really think it through.
Starting your own business is not easy, buts it's really fun. It's also neat to see how organized you can be and how well one can manage the business side. You gotta be the tech AND the secretary. Lol
Steve I do like general contracting I do a lot of plumbing sweat pipe gas pipe threading excetra also do a lot of electrical work I live in Pennsylvania I work in Brooklyn New York what should I charge an hour I usually charge 500 per day
michael white charge what you can get away with .. if your a general contractor i am sure your not a licenced plumber or gas fitter.. so you can charge as a handy man i guess,,, not sure how things work in your state ..
on fiberglass tub, with fiberglass walls that come in 3 pieces, how far up from the top of the tub of floor does the water valve handle have to be placed on a 2×4 wall
hey steve. Its wicked early for me to be talking about running a business. I havent even had my first job in the industry yet. But how long did it take you before you went off on your own. not just moonlighting but officially the only boss you have is you? How did you get customers too?
zarathustra i worked for different companys for 12 years before going on my own .. learn the trade and get some experience be fore going on your own .grass is not always greener on the other side when you get there you have to mow it also
great video Steve! i enjoy your videos,
You sound just like my dad and grandpa he started our business in 1946. He always told me you can be the best skilled plumber there is but if you don't know how to work that pencil and paper you won't accomplish anything. People don't realize how much it cost to run a business ,you have your overhead, advertising, insurance, and numerous other expenses. Which is why you have to mark up your material and charge for all aspects of the job, when a bill is made out a good portion of that total goes towards paying bills and paying expenses so you have to know how to charge to make a profit and provide good quality work you can stand behind. Because if you have your own business and your barely scraping by then its better to just work for someone else. It's good to hear a likeminded person, thankyou for taking the time to make videos and teach others.
You gave some really great advice & insight as a businessman. I’m 42 years old & have finally figured out that I want to pursue a career in plumbing, especially toilet repairs & replacements. I have had an interest in toilets since age 3 when my grandmother took the tank lid off the 1973 American Standard Cadet toilet & showed me the tank parts, & I was fascinated by them & would later lift the tank lid on just about every toilet I encountered just to see what was inside. I did my first repair job at age 18 at my grandma’s condo when I changed out the fill valve and flapper’s in both toilets. Since then, I have repaired and changed out numerous toilets for side work. I really enjoy doing that kind of work and would love to pursue a career in it. I learn a lot from watching your videos. It’s amazing some of the half assed, Jerry rigged repairs that you encounter and have to fix.
Steve I just loved this video some good phrases and sentiments I hold dear too! "Work less for more $$$", " I am Old School", I like a paper trail. The young bull and the old bull story I say the same thing. And the last and best I too was blessed to worked with a lot of greatly skilled workers and I use their work techniques here and there and think of them as I work. Good job Steve so happy I found your channel!
Steve, good video. I still do paper invoices, paid on completion, I carry no receivables, do take credit cards. has worked for me for many years. been burnt very little.
keep up the good videos
Hi steve ..my dad did hvac..he started in 1955..as an fuel oil service in chicago..we had an oil truck..and service i learned alot from him..as a kid i road with him on service calls u are a reminder of him..he was an old school guy..im glad u whare gloves on the job..around oil. My dad got skin cancer. From the oil ..40 yrs of service work..my dad had reg customers. Each yr to service the burners..filters my dad made his money..we owned a home in fl. Now its mine..i worked in the public school sytm..as a hvac maintenance guy..i didnt want to deal with customers your right now days everyone wants the low ball the next guy. As i started seening in the 90s. ..my dad retierd 1990..i sold the busness lucky. For my dad but he only got 10 yrs of retirement..god bless you steve ....
Ty for the video...s. Stephen
Idk why but I can't have my coffee in the morning without watching ur vlogs helps me get my day goin with a good laugh and some old school knowledge.
Steve, love your work. I have been learning from you for the past three years. The tips from this video will help me greatly as a new tech. I would like if you have the opportunity, please make a video on how to remove/replace slanted coils. Thanks and keep up the good work!!!
I will always remember where I learned how to troubleshoot a low voltage short. They didn’t teach that in school. Thanks man!
Steve another great video, I kept my books the same as you, I personally liked doing installs , did not like hanging tin and only did enough to get the new in unit in. Yeah now I do diffirent work that's a million miles from HVACR. I still like listening to you. It's great, my girlfriend likes to listen too. Thanks again
Great Vlog Steve great info I've been in business 14years and I learn a lot from you. Love your vid and just now taking the family out to eat. Take Care.
Daniel Zamora good job,,, remember family comes first
Greetings from Holland! Keep the vids coming~ hope this Corona business is over soon we can see your jobs again. Keep the cooking and v logs up.
Great vlog Steve and thanks for sharing some of your ways u run your business.
justin henning i have had a lot of peeps ask me so there it is
when you tell people your hr. rate, they do not realize what all goes into that rate, such as fuel for your truck, truck insurance, health Ins., liability Ins., Tools, wear and tear on truck, plus a few other expenses . Plus you have to make a decent pay check after all those expenses. A good HVAC/Plumber such as yourself has a lot invested in learning the trade and doing it well, plus the upkeep on all your licenses .And the most important expense you Steve Lav. has!!!!! Bones for the Baby Dog!!!! top priority, Baby Dogs Bones!
good comment yes there are a lot of expenses that go into buisiness
That is why it is best not to call it labor. I call it a service or installation charge. Somehow they equate their hourly rate with what you charge them. They never take into consideration how much their boss pays for space they work in plus utilities and as you said insurance plus vacations, holidays etc.
Awesome one steven lavimoniere Keep doing more vlogs on the business side.
Rob Johnson thanks for watching
Thanks Steve I have learned a lot from your videos,I like that you still use a turbo torch set up.
Good Bit of advice , I have now become a regular watcher of your videos over in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 .
Thanks for the help with Superheat everything made sense afterwards.Would love if u did a video on voltage check in the ac systems for rookies like me that arent the best at using it
A wise business man for sure. I am sure it was a learning experience when you first started the business. Thanks for a great vlog.
DC Rickerson i learn as i go ... learn by my mistakes
Good video Steve, So many newbe's live to work instead of working to live, lol I like your saying" I don't work for nothing".. Thanks for the info, keep up the good work !
Dave Miller thanks for watching@commenting
Lots of good tips for the beginning businessman! LOL Wish I would have met you 24 years ago. I did first year bleeding money and time (same thing) right and left until a local heating company manager straightened me out.
Steve. Great job on your videos. I am older in age but starting to learn quite quickly and your videos are great educational materials. Please keep up the great job you do.
Kyran Speiser thanks for the comment
Such a simple video but such great content!
Lik the vid Steven.. I appreciate the advice.. I too took a lot off technics from watching everyone in the HVAC community. It's pretty cool what u see in these videos from different people in different states . Thks again
eddietech. thanks for watching
Steve, I still use a day planner, 3 part invoice, and drive a Ford E250. I did give up the notepad and pen for a camera phone for model and serial numbers.
The man lives by common business sense. This is one smart cookie😉
Let's walk down and kiss them all.......nice one , great vlog steve , keep up the good work...... : )
yensabi thanks for the support
Great tips to run a business. Thanks for sharing Steven!
Nicolae Bara thanks for watching
I do the same thing Steve kind of material but I charge a trip charge to every customer I do a few installations a year work we'll see by myself once in a while have someone help me you do a great job keep up the good work listening to your UA-cam all the time
hey steve, your videos help me alot... dont stop doing videos!
I liked the video. I just received my Nevada HVAC contractors license. My specialty is lite residential / lite commercial service. For residential repairs, I charge a diagnostic fee, then I'll give the home owner a flat rate for the repair. On the commercial it's time and material.
Just my luck we've had the mildest summer in decades here in Vegas, I'm hoping it gets into the triple digits 110+ soon.
Thanks for all your videos!!!
PHIL PORTNEY its been crazy cool ,,,up my way also,, this week forcast is ,,in the mid 70 for the high thats it ,global warming ,,,my ass
This really applies to all trades that require the tech to travel to the customer not just plumbing and hvac this can apply to electricians, carpenters, appliance technicians, handymen, garage door techs, chimney cleaners, roofers, etc
Man Steve watching your videos motivates me to go for it, but I was born with one hand but I do it all. But every service tech I speak too tell me to do something else...They said the same thing before I became a licensed barber. But I need something stable ya know? I'm going on 44 but in good shape and great with people, i was thinking of doing the state college course . Got three beautiful children and I'm a cancer survivor . You are real about the work but make it look fun man. Your funny too...I rather be the slow and steady bull baby.
Great stuff Steve from bonnie Scotland love your humor
Nice video. Real advice, real workin man experience.
LOL on the bulls!!! Great video! very helpful
ClemonsHVAC thanks for watching
Steve trying to see how much to upcharge for parts. 2 years in the business. Enjoy all of your videos keep up the good work. A&E Heating and Air.
Steve, Good solid business practice. I prefer the paper method as well.
S Sam thanks sam some of the young wipper snappers like the tablet method .. i am just old school i guess
Which system do you like best for attaching fittings with pex: stainless steel or copper rings or expansion?
The best way IS what's right for you! Good guy.
Good advice here for all of us self employed plumbers
Thanks for the feedback Steve, i was thinking you may have had a certain percentage rate you use
I’m not a plumber in the same sense of the term you are, I do central vacuum cleaner systems, install and repair, but it’s the same sort of thing, I call my truck my moving store front. What I’ve been doing starting out is charging $125 for the trip and out (this could be anywhere) and it includes the first hour of work. You’re right about having to charge to drive out there, however you factor it in, because think about all the costs that you incurred by getting in your truck and driving there, wear on tires and brakes, using up fuel and fluids... it all costs and if these costs are incurred on a customer’s behalf, you as a business HAVE TO CHARGE THEM or you will GO OUT OF BUSINESS.
Thnx for the tips Steve 👍
Yea i know a lot of fast paced cracked guys that are half ass. Then there's the slow guys who do nice work and never get callbacks. Then there's the rare gem money makers who's pro, clean and fast. I'm trying hard to be a rare gem. Thanks to plumbers like steve who have patience to teach this dying trade, it'll be a reality. I Appreciate all the time and effort you put into the Plumbers World. Keep it up good work and God bless.
thanks for sharing your knowledge sir.
Like the bull story! 😂😂😂
I'm a licensed journeyman electrician and I have a full time job during the day and do side work after hours and weekends. This was a helpful video. I don't own my own business yet but Lord Willing would like too. I charge $60 for my first hour and $40 per hour after that. So far it has worked well. I'm thinking of almost forming a "Handyman" business before I start an electrical contracting business because of all of the Hoops I would need to jump through. We will see. Thanks for these videos! God bless you.
Jeff - Sunny Central Florida 😎
Unless your bosses set your rate the 40$ too low. The customer is paying for your time, past experience and schooling. The second hour is a pressure hour as well. IMO.
@@SovereignTroll I'm not yet an electrical contractor. I don't have that license yet. Contractors in Central Florida on average are charging $64-70 an hour right now. I'm charging $40 to be competitive. I always could charge $50 an hour to stay close to their pricing. However I don't have the contracting license and insurance. My customers know I'm helping them out and giving them a deal and being fair with my prices usually gives me a lot of work and word of mouth jobs too.
Thanks for the reply.
Jeff
@@onecrazywheel You're one of the young bucks working for free. License means shit unless you're doing permitted work or commercial. Will having the license in any way change your work performance? I don't think so. Charge what you're worth.
Loving your tips and advice over in the United Kingdom
Great video and good information,really helps to know about this stuff.
protonhead1 thanks for watching
Spot on steve im like you 2 part invoices as i like to do all in my van , plus prefer old school, good blog mate,
Kris Farquhar Plumbing n Heating thanks for watching
When you started your business how did you get your customers? Also how long did it take to build them up to a point you were steady?
Thanks Steve. Any advise on parts mark-up %
Great vid and info. Your Ol school!
Steve, I come from the supply house part of the trade. I find it interesting to listen the contracting side of the business. I have a question for you, in year 2019 what did your business do in net sales at what profit margin? In advance, thanks for this information. Gregory Basso. I worked for Torrco Supply in Connecticut. We had one branch in Massachusetts.
Great explanation thank you so much
Thanks for the advice Steve great videos you have. I get my work through Home Advisor right now do you have any experience with them?
Steve next level Would you travel to the north shore area like Peabody or Saugus?
Do you have a different rate for people that pay 30 days instead of on the spot? And what if they are late do you charge them a late fee or interest or anything?
Dude my uncle was a plumber he told me the bull story when I was seventeen brought back lots of memories 😂😂
How much do u mark up your material ?
I would definitely love to work with you Steve lavimoniere because you know how to fix
& electrical repair problems
& cooling repair problems
& hvac problems
& commercial refrigeration & maintenance service problem's residential problem's as well
Steve - thank you! How do you source your parts? Seems like online suppliers are expensive...
Best Vlog I've seen in a while! I run my Company the same, old school way, but I do have part tablet. I'm slowly trying out different apps. I'm Flat Rate. Or Flat Fee. Price up front! But I take my accountant my stack of invoices just like you. I'm very anal and picky on how I run my Company. Been doing it for year's with no problems. I'm actually getting some tax breaks!!! Thanks to my accountant.
I respect you very much Steve! You are a Sole hard working man! I'm feel lucky and I'm fortunate to have a friend like you who share the same trade.
Thanks so much for the insights on how you run your Company.
Best Regards;
Willie.
leanorlando thanks for commenting willie
Some people want to have an idea how much it will cost them before they committ to having something done no matter what is being done in plumbing,electrical,painting,room additions, doctors, etc, I don't like surprises to be in sudden shock when I get the bill therefore I ask upfront what is the job going to cost me when I don't get an upfront estimate I have to go elsewhere.
Yes in the end of your video you say it's all bout the kids totaly agree with that even the bible says to put your children before ourself's which is what I always do though when I would date ladies they say they want to be first before my children I will tell them no way never will happen my belief is God first, then my children/family then whomever else follows it's that simple they don't like it I show them the front door..
You are awesome,thanks
The worst plumber I ever worked w/ still had some thing to pass on steal w ur eyes they would say take it all in great vid Steve keep it up & Thanks
Great info for the guys in business.
Rob HVAC thanks for commenting
This was great thanks Steve
patrick fermo thanks for watching
Great vid about the business side. Thanks Steve. Where do you get your invoices, tags and stickers made up?
Wayne Miles i have them custom made at a local printer shop
always nice to have a good laugh with Your stuff..very much appreciated are any tips (Yours happen to be awesome) for business perspective. I am starting off on my own as well, so i do pay attention to all You have to say, thank You Steve and looking to watch more of Your new stuff
Hybrid nj thanks for the support
LOL good vid Buddy...LOL
If you get 1K for a water heater replacement , what service lifespan heater do you use? 5~8~10
Steve love your videos. Was curious what you charged or what you thought was a good fair amount for parts mark up. If you did a flat percentage or what.
+Chill Refrigeration,Heating & Air Conditioning LLC i make my stuff up to what i think is fair i have no set scale depends on part i play it by ear . last thing you want to do is piss off a good customer . i do not give stuff away . i do make a good amount on my stock
Window shoppers rarely ever hire. They don't have any money to begin with, that's why they looking for " FREE " estimate.
Great video...Thanks for the tips..
don bankston thanks for watching
Expensive to advertise there
Do you write yourself a check from your business account to your personal account?
Steve I really enjoy your videos. Since it is a few years old what is your current rate?
your right I would rather take the 10mins more and have a nice clean saturated solder joint than pop out 4 and have to come back later and fix one good video
Dave B thanks for commenting dave
Hey Steve hope all is well. How has the economy and inflation affected your rates. Have you had to make huge changes. Seems materials are getting out of control these days. Love the channel!! And the vids.
So true , on free estimates you usually won’t get the job. People wanna just see what they can get for free
Good advice Steve
Hey Steve. I am a plumber in Tennessee. Where online is the best place to purchase supplies?
I live on long island, I charge flat rates for everything, but i know another plumber that charges $210 an hour plus materials
How much do u would charge in new york. I am in new york. Obviously got not your experience.... but how much the hour as a plumber and hvac tell me please.. cause i am pretty interested in run my own businness
Like you said you have to do what works for you!
Hi Steven, how did you do your business marketing at the begining of your own business ?
How much do you charge for the gaurd dog protecting the truck😁.? Love those little guys so excited
Best one yet, Steve. You are very wise with your business. I respect what you said.
talyn875 thanks for commenting .i have a lot of young peeps ask my how i run my busness.so there it is
steven lavimoniere it's good to have some advise. I have learned so much from you, the new guys looking to go into business need to really think it through.
Good advice. I'm trying to learn all I can about the business side. I am one of the new guys looking to go out on my own.
Starting your own business is not easy, buts it's really fun. It's also neat to see how organized you can be and how well one can manage the business side. You gotta be the tech AND the secretary. Lol
Nice
great vid and advice, what's your usual mark up rate on parts and supplies?
Marcus English i depends i mark things up as i see fit ,,some more then others ..
how much percent do you mark materials used?
Steve I do like general contracting I do a lot of plumbing sweat pipe gas pipe threading excetra also do a lot of electrical work I live in Pennsylvania I work in Brooklyn New York what should I charge an hour I usually charge 500 per day
michael white charge what you can get away with .. if your a general contractor i am sure your not a licenced plumber or gas fitter.. so you can charge as a handy man i guess,,, not sure how things work in your state ..
on fiberglass tub, with fiberglass walls that come in 3 pieces, how far up from the top of the tub of floor does the water valve handle have to be placed on a 2×4 wall
tub/shower is 36 off floor ........shower is 48 of floor hence if your sitting in tub the valve needs to be lower
steven lavimoniere do you have to adjust valve for any reason before setting it
Short cab ride W/ big tip lol best way to run a biz
Old school is more reliable.
Btw - I like the bull analogy.
Hey steve, how do you come up with your $86 an hour? Do you include there your insurance and workers comp? Thanks.
+Reinaldo Alfaro i just jumped up to 96 .00 on time &matterial jobs
your a good man with good advise. Question- what kind of camera and equipment do you use, it's great! Thank you.
hey my friend bull jock was good🤣🤣🤣🤣
Old school is the way to do it!!!
hey steve. Its wicked early for me to be talking about running a business. I havent even had my first job in the industry yet. But how long did it take you before you went off on your own. not just moonlighting but officially the only boss you have is you? How did you get customers too?
zarathustra i worked for different companys for 12 years before going on my own .. learn the trade and get some experience be fore going on your own .grass is not always greener on the other side when you get there you have to mow it also
Think you.