I have to average things out to justify some of my actions. Lately I've been finishing up jobs that I had been on earlier in the winter and a few of my recent loads just don't add up unless I reflect on others I've taken from the same client. I don't want to leave a job undone so I feel that I'm gaining business goodwill if nothing else by taking that last small load that wouldn't fit on the trailer earlier. We all know that word travels fast and the fastest way to get OUT of business is to leave an unsatisfied (or unpaid) customer behind. This advice wouldn't fit everyone on here, but even at that, if you make a mess of a dumpster or someone's yard while scrapping, he might be out there with a few sharp words the next time you arrive on his street. I take the bad (light loads) with the good loads.
Delivery for me isn't just making money. I have to consider all the fresh air I'm getting, new contacts to be made with almost every trip and of course the friendly girls at Casey's who are free with their hugs. I figure if those sweeties look forward to seeing a bearded old man in dirty coveralls, hearing his advice, receiving his monetary tips, then it's worth the trip. Relationships / Friendships can be taken to the bank too...!!! Building treasures in heaven, people.......and with that attitude, your business should prosper and gas won't seem so expensive.
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