[99cents]

I have an opportunity to become a GC. I think I should do it. I can kick everybody's ass, drive a big ass 4 X 4 and make a ton of dough. It's almost like being in the Mafia. Better than hanging ceiling fans for grandma.

 

[FrunkSlammer]

I'd hit it.

 

[Expediter]

Best part about it is that you already know the lies that will make you tons of money.
The check is in the mail.
If you do it for cost on this one...
I need you to sharpen your pencil.
I will never be able to get the customer to pay that.

 

[stuiec]

I have an opportunity to become a GC. I think I should do it. I can kick everybody's ass, drive a big ass 4 X 4 and make a ton of dough. It's almost like being in the Mafia. Better than hanging ceiling fans for grandma.

Uhhg, what electrician is gonna want to work for you though?? I think there is a reason carpenters end up generals and sparkys don't.........good luck though :thumbsup:

Can we have a "name your company" thread?

 

[FrunkSlammer]

99cents doesn't even exist anymore.. it's just a loonie.

How about Loonie Contracting Ltd?

 

[backstay]

I have an opportunity to become a GC. I think I should do it. I can kick everybody's ass, drive a big ass 4 X 4 and make a ton of dough. It's almost like being in the Mafia. Better than hanging ceiling fans for grandma.

If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will,

 

[bkmichael65]

Next thing you know, you'll be throwing old ladies down the stairs for their social security checks

 

[480sparky]

To become a GC, you must have 99.75% of your brain removed. The other 0.25% is to retain how to dial a cell phone and bitch at your subs.

 

[FrunkSlammer]

To become a GC, you must have 99.75% of your brain removed.

That's okay, he's in Canada.. free health care. Of course he'll have to wait 2 years to get it done!

 

[stuiec]

here's the thing 99, you wanna be a gc in this town..........are you really prepared to drive an Avalanche?? :blink:

 

[480sparky]

That's okay, he's in Canada.. free health care. Of course he'll have to wait 2 years to get it done!

Oh, sorry. Lesseeee. 99.75% US is ........... hmmmm.................. 7.38 Portzebies, or 87,666.666 Hadendolons.

Those are what they use in Canada, isn't it?

 

[99cents]

I was thinking of calling it Charge Back Construction. Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?

 

[stuiec]

yeah...we're all already footing the bill for the CBC.......but thanks....

 

[HARRY305E]

Best part about it is that you already know the lies that will make you tons of money.
The check is in the mail.
If you do it for cost on this one...
I need you to sharpen your pencil.
I will never be able to get the customer to pay that.

Fine , Get out of my way and I'll sell it to the client.

 

[99cents]

Seriously, this is an interesting opportunity. I have subbed to this guy for three years. Always pays his bills on completion. Straight shooter, no BS, a little bit of a hardhead but that's okay. Been in business ten years, mostly referral work, booked until August. He is looking for an exit strategy. Wants to work three weeks on, three weeks off and eventually sell out completely. In the meantime, he will teach me the business.

I am not a hardcore electrician. I kind of like the idea of being involved in every part of the construction/renovation game. I have seen how various GC's operate and how they make their dough. I guess the sleazeballs can make money but the guys who stay in business and make good money are those who chase mid to high end clients with big bank balances.

The trick might be in maintaining the electrical contracting operation at arm's length.

Hardcore negotiations start next week...

What say you gurus?

 

[chicken steve]

How well can you delegate kaos 99 ?


~CS~

 

[electricmanscott]

I say absolutely do it. Good luck!

 

[99cents]

I say absolutely do it. Good luck!

Why do you say that, Scott? Believe it or not, I think you're one of the better businessmen on this site .

 

[99cents]

How well can you delegate kaos 99 ?


~CS~

I LIVE kaos, chickenman .

 

[IrishRugger]

To become a GC, you must have 99.75% of your brain removed. The other 0.25% is to retain how to dial a cell phone and bitch at your subs.

I'm gonna go use that one down at the lumberyard right now:laughing: