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Old 02-20-2009, 01:21 PM   #1
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Hello From The Great Lakes State!

Just registered here. My name is Jeremy and own my own siding and window company in west Michigan. I was an employee for 12 years right out of high school and decided last spring to become an entrepreneur. I find this sight very knowledgable and helpful. It is very interesting to see the different practices in installation in different geographical areas.
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Old 02-20-2009, 01:46 PM   #2
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The man in black huh? Welcome from the other side of the state.
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Old 02-20-2009, 02:13 PM   #3
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Welcome ..... to CT .... How is the the west side
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Old 02-20-2009, 02:32 PM   #4
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Well, I've been told not near as bad as the east side, but have no experience with the east side to know if that is true or just coming from complainers. I do know that new construction is very slow over here. My business focuses on existing homes. I find it alot easier to sell myself and my work to homeowners over builders. I had a better than expected first year and believe if I continue to put my faith and trust in whom it belongs, my business will continue to grow.
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Old 02-20-2009, 02:36 PM   #5
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Well, I've been told not near as bad as the east side, but have no experience with the east side to know if that is true or just coming from complainers. I do know that new construction is very slow over here. My business focuses on existing homes. I find it alot easier to sell myself and my work to homeowners over builders. I had a better than expected first year and believe if I continue to put my faith and trust in whom it belongs, my business will continue to grow.
Amen!
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Old 02-20-2009, 02:54 PM   #6
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Welcome Jeremy. I'm over in the Metro Detroit area. Still quite a bit of work over here, just a lot more people going after the same piece of pie. Add in all the layed off people that don't have the overhead that are underbidding us contractors and it gets even tighter.
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Old 02-20-2009, 02:57 PM   #7
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Welcome to CT, Jeremy.
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Old 02-20-2009, 04:23 PM   #8
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The man in black huh? Welcome from the other side of the state.
Years ago I had an all black snowmobile and my suit was all black as well. Just worked out that, wasn't trying ti fit my wardrobe to the sled. Friends started calling me Johnny Cash and it stuck. I also use the name on all my snowmobile forums.
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Old 02-20-2009, 04:31 PM   #9
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Right back at ya. Hope you weren't out siding today! Way to cold for me Most guys put there location under there user name. Helps to know for some questions.

PS To the guys on the East Side; if this contracting thing doesn't work out for me do ya think I can try out for the Lions this spring?
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Old 02-20-2009, 05:06 PM   #10
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Right back at ya. Hope you weren't out siding today! Most guys put there location under there user name. Helps to know for some questions.
Done, thanks. No siding today, I hate the wind. I can take snow, rain, heat and cold, but the wind gets the best of me. Maybe it has something to do with 12 and 18' vinyl wings!
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Old 02-20-2009, 05:20 PM   #11
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I once tried to do a repair job on ALUMINUM siding in 20mph winds and 10degrees. Only an old polock like me would be so dumb.
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Old 02-20-2009, 06:53 PM   #13
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PS To the guys on the East Side; if this contracting thing doesn't work out for me do ya think I can try out for the Lions this spring?
You have to get in line behind Boy Scout Troop 213 and the Calancey Boys Choir.....
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Old 02-20-2009, 07:02 PM   #14
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You're right can't compete with the boy scouts. Maybe put in a revolving door in the coach's office?
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Old 02-20-2009, 07:03 PM   #15
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Right back at ya. Hope you weren't out siding today! Way to cold for me Most guys put there location under there user name. Helps to know for some questions.

PS To the guys on the East Side; if this contracting thing doesn't work out for me do ya think I can try out for the Lions this spring?
Ignore the california in my profile, my heart is still in Michigan,,,,,,,,,You better hurry about the trying out for the lions....my grandpa has been bored with retirement and been talking about the same thing.
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Old 02-22-2009, 06:12 AM   #16
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Wow! first John Landry! now Johnny Cash! this place is getting better than the CMA's!!

Welcome to CT!
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welcome jeremy!
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