FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is based on the travel time, gas prices, tolls. Then I will take into consideration the type of metal that I am working with. For example, stainless steel is very expensive. Then there is the question of how much of the material is needed for the job. I have to call a supplier for the metal. They only sell full size sheets so if you only need a little bit, they still have to give you the full size. Then there is gas for the welding machine. Different types of metal use different gases. Some are very expensive. Then there is the wire that has to through the machine to make the weld. And finally, the generator that provides power to all those things that needs gas and oil and maintenance. So there you have it. Quite a lot to factor in
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Go slow and answer any questions that the customer has. I usually have them take a picture of the work they need and then send it to my cell phone or email. Then we go from there
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from Apex technical school in Manhattan and I have been working within my field since then. I was a little older than most when I started out but I love what I do and I picked it up fast. I also had good teachers and I never quit. Also, I was in the television business for a long time and believe it or not the two fields do intersect. Particularly when dealing with scaffolding and building temporary structures. Also the electric aspect is similar. Generators and other equipment like forklifts and power tools