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The "Hi And A Bit About Myself" Thread
the PAINTSMITH:
jQuery(document).ready(function($){jQuery(function(){jQuery("#msg_845").css("overflow-y", "hidden");});});I think it's past due to start an introductory thread...So here's one. You're all welcome to share your name, rank and serial number, and brag about your achievements in the painting field...or barn...or kitchen, bath, laundry, mudroom, family room, livingroom, stairwell, shop, bedroom1, 2 and 3, dining room, garage, etc., etc., ad infinitum... :)
I'll start;
Hi, I'm Eric and I'm an incurable detailaholic. I've been in the painting trade since 1989 and have no problem telling folks that I'm good at it, likely a by-product of enjoying it so much. I've been through the 3-year journeyman program, worked in such challenging climates as Cheyenne Wyoming, Phoenix Arizona and now, for the last few years, in midwest Minnesnowta, back where I grew up. Besides painting I spent a LOT of time training in the commercial caulking field...
...Like I said, I'm good, but that doesn't mean that I know either everything or what it's called...
Part-timer:
jQuery(document).ready(function($){jQuery(function(){jQuery("#msg_857").css("overflow-y", "hidden");});});Well, now that I'm snowed in here in southern PA, I'll introduce myself....
My name is Tim and as you can tell from my user name, I've just committed to painting on a part-time basis. I've actually been teaching special needs kids for eight years, but I've always painted as a summer job all thru high school, college, and now as a teacher. I just got tired of working for other guys who were only ever worried with how fast you can paint. My biggest dilemma now is how hard to advertise? I don't have enough time to do too many jobs, but in order to operate off of a "word of mouth" basis, I have to at least get a few jobs under my belt in order for those people to spread the word. Anyway, I've already learned a lot from the pro's on this sight. I check in often to pick up as many tips as I can.
Roll On,
TIM
brushworks:
jQuery(document).ready(function($){jQuery(function(){jQuery("#msg_862").css("overflow-y", "hidden");});});good evening, brush masters.
I'm disappointed that it took me this long to find your forum.
I'm a custom residential repainter. My specialty areas are cabinet painting and window staining.
I'm a user of the Corona Brush and a recent convert to Muralo Ultra Ceramic paints.
Looking forward to participating in the interesting discussions and hopefully learning. One is never too old or experienced to learn from others.
Michael
Tally Painter:
jQuery(document).ready(function($){jQuery(function(){jQuery("#msg_949").css("overflow-y", "hidden");});}); :D
Hey, everyone. How I got into the paint business is a strange story. On old friend wanted to come over to "talk to me about a "business opportunity". This guy was a born salesman, and I waw dying to hear what BS he was going to try and lay on me this time. Frrankly I thought it was Amway or something. Turns out that his family had been in the paint/stain business for several years. My friend was a true craftsmsn. I had not known about this part of his life.
He knew that I had a lot of credibility/contacts, and he wanted to work closer to home. In turn for "teaching me the trade" I was to get leads near Sioux Falls/Brandon area.
Because of the mans age and health he had more patience to teach me how to do things right, rather take over. ( I'm sorry to say I catch myself doing that with new people).
Anyway, true to my word we got some work in our home area, and were finishing a commercail job out of town, things were going great.
Before the commercail job was complete, he died. I lost my freind and paint mentor, never have been able to replace him but I have tried.
There has been a lot of activitiy over the past several years. I'll bore you all with the rest of the details some other time.
rickied:
jQuery(document).ready(function($){jQuery(function(){jQuery("#msg_1031").css("overflow-y", "hidden");});});Hi everyone. My name is Rickie Dianne or Rickied. I have managed the office for years in the insurance biz and for the last year for a paint contractor. After we were sold to another paint contractor the two females in the group decided to start our own paint contracting biz. Working for and owning it are two different animals so I went to the web to do my homework. Thank God I found this site. You are honest. You are serious but light hearted. You give good answers but aren't rude about it. I ordered two of the three books that were recommended. I easily obtained the book by Tobe and the Cost Estimator. Trying to find the book by Dennis Gleason is out. Unless one of you guys would part with it for a while so I can read it. I did find it in England for over $150.00. I can't go there. I go do my first bid today. This is going to be so much fun :D. I'll be back soon for answers to tons of questions and I know you have the answers. I'll go to the question page when I have a moment and see if I can find the answer to a question about the Gleason book and is their a professional painters association we need to belong to.Have a great day.
Rickied 8)
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