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introduction

Posted: May 23rd, 2012, 5:14 pm
by cdirks
Hello! I have been lurking here on the forum for awhile. This is my first post. I really like the wealth of information I have found here. I am new to this business and am trying to learn everything I can. I ordered my Delta kit Ez 300D last week and am expecting it on Friday 5/25/12. Can hardly wait. :D

Now for a bit about myself. I am a respiratory therapist employeed at a hospital. I have been doing this for about 5 years. Work 3 12 hr shifts a week. I also have part ownership in an outdoor furniture business. I will be reducing my ownership and responsibilities once I get this windshield repair business going.

I live in a rural area and no one to my knowledge does repair within 25 miles of me (except for a local service shop and they don't really push it). I have noticed a lot of chipped windshields around here. The local insurance agents were happy to hear that I was going to provide this service. A salesman friend of mine at the agriculture equipment dealership said he would let the management know when I was up and running. There current windshield repairman is 25 miles away and I would be local. Maybe a fleet account here!
I also plan on attending the Delta Kits training.
Thanks

Re: introduction

Posted: May 23rd, 2012, 6:47 pm
by jhickman1
Welcome to the forum! Good to see you are out selling your service even before you get your kit. Im not a seasoned veteran at WSR but I can tell you that burning up the phone line and knocking on doors is what it takes to succeed!

Re: introduction

Posted: May 23rd, 2012, 7:09 pm
by cdirks
Thanks for your reply jhickman1! I see you are located in Fayettville NC. NC and SC are great places. My folks in law live about 5 miles from Cheraw SC and run a restaurant in town. We are planning on being in that area next October.

Re: introduction

Posted: May 24th, 2012, 7:26 am
by jhickman1
Yeah im originally from Charleston SC. Ive lived here for bout 12 years but theres no place like good ole South Carolina!

Re: introduction

Posted: May 24th, 2012, 1:16 pm
by shibubu
Welcome to our happy place! There are alot of guys on the forum that can really help you out. Hope that everything goes well for you. One thing I did learn over the last few day riding with another tech is DO NOT over analize this job and it will go alot smoother. Best wishes to you.