Want To Get Started With Painting

Schmidt & Co

Are you in Chicago? Because I would interview you...

vandyandsons

Schmidt & Co.

I'm in the Chicago burbs and I would give him a try too. Most guys stumble into this trade unwillingly, or are forced into it. Rare is the cat that seeks it out. I think he has the potential to be good.

I think WisePainter is finally done humping his leg.

ps. I think that Bobbyarco is Wisepainters alter ego.

Steve Richards

BTW..

I hope that's not their real last name.

A quick look on whitepages.com, only brings up 5 of them in KC.

I don't think most of my clients would want their last name, and pictures of the inside of their homes posted on an internet site that was open to the public (not without permission anyhow).

bobbyacro

Thanks guys.. I am from the Harrisburg area in PA, and im 28. Use to sell communications for ATT and worked in sales at a Toyota/Scion/Lexus dealership. I could sell jobs, work jobs and also keep good customer relations through follow up calls etc... . Arguing with WP really passed the time til you guys showed up! The pics are coming in about 20 minutes (damn photobucket password). When I have more time I will respond to the individuals who extended their hand to me, offering to PM them.

cutnut

Bobby

First off, holy cow would I like to apologize on behalf of all professional painters for the ridiculous reception you received here by Wisepainter. Obviously, he's got some kind of chip on his shoulder, had his lunch money stolen from him too many times.

One of the biggest issues in the trade is a decided lack of enthusiastic young people wanting to enter the trade, learn the skills, work hard and advance within an established company. Most guys with your goal just hang a shingle and go into business as painters - big mistake.

I think you are going about this the right way, researching, learning and considering the best approach. You are exactly the kind of guy my company would be interested in interviewing.

cn

Schmidt & Co

Thanks, I'm feeling real good about my birthday I had last week right now....

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[quote=vandyandsons;643675]Schmidt & Co.


I think WisePainter is finally done humping his leg.



New tag line?

bobbyacro

No before pics, just pics after I primed everything. Dont think those need posted, we have all seen a 10x12 room with trim/doors/walls/ceiling primed. All the window trim, doors and baseboard were all stain/poly (light sand/gripper primer). I installed the chair rail, replaced the outlets and put in a dimmer switch. Flooring, ceiling lights, cove and 1/4 round for base Ill do next week (dont stare to hard at the cut on the base as im putting cove on top).

Again, these are pics to see if you would hire me, not to show off and think im better than any of you. Thanks again for your time, it is much appreciated. (Wont let me post the pics so I have to post links)

1. Window. After I started painting it I found it was destroyed on the outside and decided that im going to put new windows in. Trim is important, not the window that will be replaced.
http://s616.photobucket.com/albums/t...urrent=600.jpg

2. Ceiling Cut
http://s616.photobucket.com/albums/t...urrent=605.jpg

3. wall shot
http://s616.photobucket.com/albums/t...urrent=602.jpg

4. Finish on door
http://s616.photobucket.com/albums/t...urrent=597.jpg

5. Vertical cut
http://s616.photobucket.com/albums/t...urrent=606.jpg

6. Corner (my cope cut is back there, ill get a close up if you want)
http://s616.photobucket.com/albums/t...urrent=604.jpg

Workaholic

Wise is a good guy, he was just being a little hard on the guy. We all have days like that.
Good for Bobby to stick it all out. He has gotten some good feedback and has earned some respect.
I think Bobby has a good head on his shoulder and if I was hiring and he was in my area I would give him a shot.

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Sean

Tinstaafl

I'm okay. I turned 59 yesterday.

bobbyacro

Thanks.... WP, though a PIA, is probably the guy on a crew I would go out and get some beers with. I get that the attitude he presented is what gives him a personality around here, doesnt mean I wont fire back and have fun.

Pics are posted above, in case you guys didnt see

bobbyacro

Cant wait to rip those windows out and put some nice new ones in. The outside is rotting away and I just couldnt justify spending time painting the inside of them. I swiped them real quick for the pics.

Workaholic

You should edit your photo album. Cute baby girl and nice wedding photos.

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Sean

Tinstaafl

I'm just outside of Enola. Give me a PM when you get enough posts. Nothing happening right now, but I might be able to hook you up with a little work if the right job comes along.

rbsremodeling

Hold up champ let me get a look see on the wife brb

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bobbyacro

Hahahaha, I know, good God.. Just saw that, oh well. Pics of my wife whorin it up for her bachelorette party should go over great on here, have fun. Photobucket is kicking my a$$ for some reason.

bobbyacro

Will do, thanks for the heads up.

bobbyacro

And "fat me"at the wedding. Ive lost about 60lbs since then. Back to high school weight, WOOHOO!

Tinstaafl

I'm sure you're just fine, but the real reason I'm offering is that I want to meet your wife.