What Do You Value?

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buda

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Went to a seminar one time and, among other things we learned, was what are values were.



They asked us to write a list of the top five most important things in our life in order of importance.



Of course, all of the married men wrote: FAMILY



Then we were asked to write a list of the top five things where we spent the most time.



And, the men wrote: WORK



Something inconsist here, right?



Let's apply that exercise to your detail business, for those of you who are in the business of detailing and answer these two questions:



What is the most important thing to you in your detail business?



On what do you spend most of your time learning about?



You can share your answers or simply use them to evaluate yourself.



Regards

Bud ABraham
 
IMO people always find enough time for whatever they *truly* value, even if they're in denial about what that is.
 
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The exercise is not generalizations it is about what you say is most important vs where you spend most of your time.



If family is most important to you, but you spend most of your time with your job/work then you are inconsistent in what you say you value, or your job is more important than your family.



Related to detailing, what is most important:



a. Getting more technical information about detailing or,

b. Getting more information on how to operate a business



And, which one insures your success long term in the detail business?



Regards

Bud Abraham
 
buda said:
If family is most important to you, but you spend most of your time with your job/work then you are inconsistent in what you say you value, or your job is more important than your family.
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That's a bit of a narrow-minded viewpoint. A family has certain needs in order to survive and thrive, some of which involve time and interaction spent together, and others which are financial in nature. Saying that family is most important to you while spending most of your time working does not automatically say "you are inconsistent," it may instead say that doing what it takes to provide for the financial needs of your family is something you recognize and find it important to fulfill.






Related to detailing, what is most important:



a. Getting more technical information about detailing or,

b. Getting more information on how to operate a business



And, which one insures your success long term in the detail business?
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You've named two things that are intrinsically linked -- both are equally important when it comes to long term success in ANY industry as a business owner/operator.



That said, there are a number of different ways to obtain knowledge in either area and no one way is necessarily more proper than another. Keep that in mind before you decide to start berating people again.
 
Intrinsically linked? I think not. They are only linked if a person is married. A single guy can spend all the time he wants at his business. I have a friend like that. His business is his life.



Why are you so quick to assume I say what I say to berate anyone?



Is disagreeing with someone or challenging you berating?



Did you ever had a teacher who challenged your opinions in class for the purpose of getting you to think. If you took his challenge as a personal attack and not a challenge to think you learned nothing.



You are quite wise to say both technical and business information is important to success. But my experience is that most DETAILERS are technicians and, like most technicians who start businesses, prefer to strengthen their skills rather than their business skills.



Check out the posts on this forum or others most active ones are technical. Most business posts have less activity.



Read the book, "The E Myth" by Michael Gerber a must for all small business owners. If you buy it and can honestly sag you didn't learn anything I will give you a dozen FREE detail brushes.



Bud Abraham
 
buda said:
Intrinsically linked? I think not. They are only linked if a person is married. A single guy can spend all the time he wants at his business. I have a friend like that. His business is his life.
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What are you responding to with that statement? What I said was that the importance of advancing technical knowledge and business/operational knowledge are intrinsically linked -- meaning you need to advance both things to be successful. What does being married vs. single have anything to do with that?



Why are you so quick to assume I say what I say to berate anyone?



Is disagreeing with someone or challenging you berating?
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It would do you some good to examine how you approach things with your words and how you come across to people. There's a reason so many people constantly disagree with you and get into heated debates. If you're sitting there thinking "the problem is everyone else," perhaps you should consider that you could actually be the source of the problem. Stop rubbing people the wrong way and your reputation as the guy who always berates people will go away.



Did you ever had a teacher who challenged your opinions in class for the purpose of getting you to think. If you took his challenge as a personal attack and not a challenge to think you learned nothing.
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Like I said above, it comes down to how you approach things. I've had teachers who put out challenges like that but they have had a way of doing so which doesn't leave such a bad taste in my mouth.



You are quite wise to say both technical and business information is important to success. But my experience is that most DETAILERS are technicians and, like most technicians who start businesses, prefer to strengthen their skills rather than their business skills.
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Granted -- most detailers are technicians and will focus on that... but as you often point out the detail industry has a high rate of turnover and that excessive focus on technical aspects of the business is largely to blame for that. The successful detailers are the ones who recognize that they have to focus on more than just being a good technician to succeed.
 
buda said:
What is the most important thing to you in your detail business?



On what do you spend most of your time learning about?
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1. What I value most in my business is the relationship I have with my customers and the trust I've been able to build up with them over the years.



2. With regards to detailing, I am constantly striving to learn better paint correction techniques. I think the ability to properly restore a neglected finish is what sets us apart from the typical detailing business.



When it comes to what I truly value in my life, it is time. It is the one thing I cannot make more of.
 
buda said:
What is the most important thing to you in your detail business?



On what do you spend most of your time learning about?
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Good question. For me, my focus has changed as I push further away from the high volume mentality and become more grounded on the enthusiast mindset. The common denominator is still doing good quality work, oversatifying my customer's expecations and keeping within the time parameters of the job. But, as far as growing the business goes, it's quit the polar opposite in many ways, and rightfully so. Back in the day I pushed to take in any and all work, where today I pick and choose what I feel most compelled to do. Every time I take on a new client I feel almost quilty to think that I'm putting my regulars on the back burner a little longer. I really can't keep up, but back in the day I'd just bring in another body to do so.
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
What are you responding to with that statement? What I said was that the importance of advancing technical knowledge and business/operational knowledge are intrinsically linked -- meaning you need to advance both things to be successful. What does being married vs. single have anything to do with that?







It would do you some good to examine how you approach things with your words and how you come across to people. There's a reason so many people constantly disagree with you and get into heated debates. If you're sitting there thinking "the problem is everyone else," perhaps you should consider that you could actually be the source of the problem. Stop rubbing people the wrong way and your reputation as the guy who always berates people will go away.







Like I said above, it comes down to how you approach things. I've had teachers who put out challenges like that but they have had a way of doing so which doesn't leave such a bad taste in my mouth.







Granted -- most detailers are technicians and will focus on that... but as you often point out the detail industry has a high rate of turnover and that excessive focus on technical aspects of the business is largely to blame for that. The successful detailers are the ones who recognize that they have to focus on more than just being a good technician to succeed.
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This debate is so mismatched it is not even funny, everytime you say something "Bud" there is the appearance of articulate thought.........delv a little deeper and "Shiny lil detailer" runs up the scoreboard again and again with ownage that keeps ramping up.



Being "The King" in one arena does not always translate..........especially when jousting with a guy who get's his point across "With the quickness" ......I would think everytime you go in for that "Easy lay up" and the ball get's swatted into the stands you would think "Gee maybe I do not belong in the league....".
 
buda said:
Intrinsically linked? I think not. They are only linked if a person is married. A single guy can spend all the time he wants at his business. I have a friend like that. His business is his life.



Why are you so quick to assume I say what I say to berate anyone?



Is disagreeing with someone or challenging you berating?



Did you ever had a teacher who challenged your opinions in class for the purpose of getting you to think. If you took his challenge as a personal attack and not a challenge to think you learned nothing.



You are quite wise to say both technical and business information is important to success. But my experience is that most DETAILERS are technicians and, like most technicians who start businesses, prefer to strengthen their skills rather than their business skills.



Check out the posts on this forum or others most active ones are technical. Most business posts have less activity.Read the book, "The E Myth" by Michael Gerber a must for all small business owners. If you buy it and can honestly sag you didn't learn anything I will give you a dozen FREE detail brushes.

Bud Abraham
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Only insecure people wrap a insulting remark.........around a statement that "Challenges" someone, Bud you are the guy in the brochures on the back of planes with the title "You can negotiate ANYTHING" as the technical aspect of what we do is the foundation of the service first and foremost as you have to be able to "Walk the walk" before the talk.....



Business skills are just as important(ie: image, taxes, cost breakdowns, insurance requirements, marketing properly, faclity build out, truck build out if mobile, speaking skills, interaction with clients etc....) but most detailers start out as young pups getting into the business and proper mentoring is hard to find regardless of occupation. Our business is broken down into basically two groups, high production and low production paint correction jobs and I feel no matter where your focus is you can come across in a "Sharp looking" manner as opposed too "Used car slesman" like, as it is about the money but you should be able to look yourself in the mirror in the morning and say "Today I will do right by myself and clients".

:ear: up!



P.S. love the "Big spendor ways".....free detail brushes from China.........."Big ballah...shot calla there (lol).
 
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