Question about rural clients

Originally Posted by DumbD

You could also wear a "John Deere" hat while asking (???)
Was actually just thinking rural areas are GREAT for opening your own scrap-yard for few reasons (thoughts):
-The economy is bad, folks need extra money, the counties welcome new business too.
-Land to rent for it is cheaper with less hassles.
-Many folks there own trucks to haul scrap in themselves.
-Many folks there work construction/ production stuff to bring from work too.
-Local workers who live nearby will probably accept a little less pay, and be willing for part-time.
Etc.

Sorry dude, but it sounds to me like you got the wrong idea about rural areas and country folk.
1: Not every one wears a "John Deere" hat.
2:The economy is no worse in rural areas than it is in the city.
3:If you think them folks are going to be jumping through hoops to haul their scrap in their trucks to you then ask yourself why haven't they already hauled it in. Maybe they do not want to let it go.
4: If many folks work construction/production then it sounds like the economy isn't too bad after all.
5:Why in the world would you think the local workers would work for less pay or want your part time work. I'm sure they're making much better money working their full time construction/production jobs.



Country folk are not country bumpkins. They're not stupid. And they're not going to work less hours for less pay just because they live out in the country. No sir. Country folk are some of the most honest, hard working, intelligent and dedicated people out there. I'd be careful going out and knocking on their doors with that mindset you have. Otherwise, you might just find out what that rocksalt is for yourself.