Glenn,

i agree with you. while i am licensed in NJ, a contractors license in NJ doesn't mean that you know how to run a business. It's a technical license.

Some of the most successful contractors I know (plumbing, electric, hvac) do not have the mechanical ability of a wet noodle. But they have business accumen that is greater than I could ever hope to achieve. They are able to run a company correctly and profitably. Many are extremely involved in their local community and are truly upstanding citizens. Most of them charge higher than the going rate, but have a higher than average volume of repeat customers.

But it is easier to dismiss something that we don't like based on whatever prejudice we can find, than to open up to the thought that there is a different way that may work better.

personally, i think anyone with half a brain wouldn't want to get into this industry anyway. so i am extremely skeptical of anyone who does [Linked Image]