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travisshepherd's avatar
travisshepherd
Verified Community Coach
21 days ago

What’s the single biggest mistake you see new guys make during the seasonal rush?

​When the weather turns and the schedule gets packed solid, what’s the one mistake green technicians or new business owners make that completely ruins their day—or their bottom line?

​Drop the #1 lesson you had to learn the hard way below.

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  • WiringByron's avatar
    WiringByron
    Verified Community Coach

    For business owners, what I see is they get busy. They might have actually built some systems into their business, but now they're breaking their own rules they created because they're in a rush and they're busy. 

    This always comes back to haunt us, and any time you break one of your own systems, this should be a red flag for yourself.

  • hellench's avatar
    hellench
    Contributor 3

    Trying to squeeze too many jobs into one day without accounting for delays. Weather, unexpected repairs, and poor planning can quickly eat into your profits. I’ve learned that setting realistic schedules, communicating clearly with customers, and leaving room for unexpected issues can save both time and money.