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RichardM's avatar
RichardM
Contributor 4
21 days ago

Don't leave home without it! EDC

I’m not just referring to the basic tools of the trade. Every Day Carries are those essential items you simply can’t do without. I always ensure I have my wallet filled with business cards, my cellphone, sunglasses, Felco pruners, a Leatherman multitool, a reliable folding knife, a working pen, a notepad, a small flashlight, and an irrigation adjustment tool. 

There have been so many moments while I’m out providing quotes where my EDC items truly help seal the deal. For instance, if I’m walking a property for a landscape maintenance job and I spot a broken branch on a Linden, I can quickly pull out my pruners to snip it off. Or if I see that a corner of a lawn is looking a bit dry, I can take just a couple of minutes to adjust an irrigation head. Potential customers really appreciate noticing your attention to detail and your proactive approach to caring for their property, even before you finalize a contract!

What do you carry on your person every time you leave the house/business?

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4 Replies

  • DanielS's avatar
    DanielS
    Contributor 2
    21 days ago

    This checks my OCD boxes so beautifully. I do the pocket check every morning before leaving the house...Cellphone, flashlight, Leatherman, extendable reaching tool, notepad, pen, sunglass case, sunglasses, keys, wallet, business card holder, bait box keys.

    I love how all service pros have basically the same core of items and then 1-2 special tools specific to the trade. Your irrigation adjustment key, mine for the bait boxes. 

      

    • RichardM's avatar
      RichardM
      Contributor 4
      21 days ago

      I love how all service pros have basically the same core of items and then 1-2 special tools specific to the trade.

      Right! I am curious about what other trades carry for specific EDC's. 

      • Plumbers
      • Electricians
      • Handyman
      • Framers 
      • Drywallers
      • General Contractors
      • Cleaners
      • Equipment/Appliance Repair
      • etc...
  • RichardM's avatar
    RichardM
    Contributor 4
    21 days ago

    I wear a tactical belt with a small tool pouch for everything. Super handy.

  • julie's avatar
    julie
    Jobber Community Team
    21 days ago

    This is like a home service pro's "what's in my bag" moment!

    Do you carry everything in a tool pouch, box, bag, etc.?