speedfreak81
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Need some feedback here about a potential client.
Long story short I get a call last week from a gentleman with a higher end car. First thing he mentioned was that he was referred by another client of mine and that I gave said client a GOOD PRICE. Before I can get a word in he again mentions the good price I gave the other gentleman. Red flag is raised at this point.
He tells me he's been having his car done at a local wash place for the past two years and mentions multiple times that they do the whole car for $30 and it takes an hour.
He advises that he's got multiple scratches that he would like removed, but is again concerned about price. He also mentions that if I "give him a good deal" and do a good job he'll want the car done 3 or 4 times a year.
I ask for his email address so I can send him a price list, and he again mentions no less than 3 times about giving him a "discount." At this point I'm almost not even listening anymore. I figure, I'll shoot him my list and see what unfolds.
FAST FORWARD to today. He responds to my email stating, "Brian we would have to discuss about the price. Possibly next weekend."
What would you do if you were in my shoes? Let me prefice this by saying that detailing is something I do on the side, more or less as a hobby, and to make some spare cash. I don't NEED to do it, and really have decided it isn't worth it to me unless I'm making a certain amount per hour.
All comments appreciated.
-Brian
Long story short I get a call last week from a gentleman with a higher end car. First thing he mentioned was that he was referred by another client of mine and that I gave said client a GOOD PRICE. Before I can get a word in he again mentions the good price I gave the other gentleman. Red flag is raised at this point.
He tells me he's been having his car done at a local wash place for the past two years and mentions multiple times that they do the whole car for $30 and it takes an hour.
He advises that he's got multiple scratches that he would like removed, but is again concerned about price. He also mentions that if I "give him a good deal" and do a good job he'll want the car done 3 or 4 times a year.
I ask for his email address so I can send him a price list, and he again mentions no less than 3 times about giving him a "discount." At this point I'm almost not even listening anymore. I figure, I'll shoot him my list and see what unfolds.
FAST FORWARD to today. He responds to my email stating, "Brian we would have to discuss about the price. Possibly next weekend."
What would you do if you were in my shoes? Let me prefice this by saying that detailing is something I do on the side, more or less as a hobby, and to make some spare cash. I don't NEED to do it, and really have decided it isn't worth it to me unless I'm making a certain amount per hour.
All comments appreciated.
-Brian
