Danny
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This you have the chance to build something... driving a lorry you will just be doing that...
Is plastering worth doing?
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This you have the chance to build something... driving a lorry you will just be doing that...
Mcbride666
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Yes it would be nice to have a business under my belt something I can continuously grow.. one thing I would love to get into Venetian plastering.. think I'm just going to bury my head into working with the old boy for a few years see how it goes
Lastlaff
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Is plastering worth doing?
That was your title - only YOU know the answer. If you could get paid £1 million a year but had to work, what would you choose to do (only serious answer), and if it is fibrous, then you have your answer.
You work for the old boys business, so you know what states it's in. With the right business plan and marketing strategy could it be a great business? How good are you!
IMO, at his age now, it is a lifestyle & hobby that he loves too do - would he actually hand over the business lock stock & barrel to you with no input in its future?
You need to have a robust conversation with him to determine your/its future.
That was your title - only YOU know the answer. If you could get paid £1 million a year but had to work, what would you choose to do (only serious answer), and if it is fibrous, then you have your answer.
You work for the old boys business, so you know what states it's in. With the right business plan and marketing strategy could it be a great business? How good are you!
IMO, at his age now, it is a lifestyle & hobby that he loves too do - would he actually hand over the business lock stock & barrel to you with no input in its future?
You need to have a robust conversation with him to determine your/its future.
Mcbride666
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If money was paid regardless (if pornstar wasn't an option lol) then I would do fibrous all day long when I think about it ... I have always loved the thought of doing Venetian plastering also.. I do have interest in it and i enjoy it... I think it has got a lot of potential with the right strategies as you say... he would always be involved In the business somehow you are right he bloody loves it... i will have to speak to him thanks mate
Mcbride666
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Haha are you good with the fibrous like?
Fatarm
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Sharp as a dart.A ha .. found the thread and my posts not been deleted
Vincey
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Cheers Fatty I think you are the best tooSharp as a dart.
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Reading between the lines (and there are a lot of them) @Mcbride666 you're keen on the trade, but sh1tting yourself at the thought of running the business.
You can be the best tradesman in the world, but if you can't run a business you shouldn't be self employed. Not everyone wants to do it, and not everyone can do it. No shame in that, I've known plenty of good people over the years who couldn't run a bath never mind a business. Doesn't mean they weren't good at their trade.
You say the business isn't going to be an easy walk. I have to say you're wrong about that. What you have described is without doubt the easiest way you will EVER get to own a business. If that worries you, then I would suggest self employment isn't for you. No criticism, just how it looks.
One thing you said about the business jumped out at me amongst all the other really good things about it (trust me, there are!).
There's no one else in the area that you can work for as no one else does fibrous.
Just have a think about what that means, and what a massive opportunity it would be to start a business in that position. Then consider how much better it is to have a 50 year old business there.
Your very first massive exposure advert would be free. Contact that paper to do a follow up piece when you take over. The opportunities are huge for you, but they're are only any good if you take them.
You can be the best tradesman in the world, but if you can't run a business you shouldn't be self employed. Not everyone wants to do it, and not everyone can do it. No shame in that, I've known plenty of good people over the years who couldn't run a bath never mind a business. Doesn't mean they weren't good at their trade.
You say the business isn't going to be an easy walk. I have to say you're wrong about that. What you have described is without doubt the easiest way you will EVER get to own a business. If that worries you, then I would suggest self employment isn't for you. No criticism, just how it looks.
One thing you said about the business jumped out at me amongst all the other really good things about it (trust me, there are!).
There's no one else in the area that you can work for as no one else does fibrous.
Just have a think about what that means, and what a massive opportunity it would be to start a business in that position. Then consider how much better it is to have a 50 year old business there.
Your very first massive exposure advert would be free. Contact that paper to do a follow up piece when you take over. The opportunities are huge for you, but they're are only any good if you take them.
Pagey
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Million pound a year no way would I be taking a pay cut
FreeD
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I know a couple of lads who are earning £5oo a day doing fibrous work, they work all over the world. You have to be prepared to travel.
If you have the possibility of a workshop contacts etc it's a potential gold mine for someone with the heart in it.
Theres no chance you will earn this kind of money if you don't have your heart in it as it will be long 12 hour days, time away from family etc but lorry driving is no different if you want to earn the money you will have to be prepared to travel long distance.
Sounds to me like you don't have your heart in it mate, telling your boss this may finish him off. He really needs to pass the business onto someone who is passionate about plastering and a grafter.
Danny
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bang on the money that
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Hi, I had to do this stuff for a little while when I was training as a plasterer. You have to ask yourself how much demand for traditional plastering in your area. Can you get into the English Heritage/National Trust list for craftsmen and how far are you willing to travel if you continue to specialise. Good Luck.
hello mcbride666,..... i am in carlisle and i know your boss he has been plastering for many years,....i first met him in 1976 when i was serving my time at laings,.....a very good plasterer very highly thought of and regarded as somebody who would help anybody with advice/work/ etc etc,.......a first class plasterer,....he also had a brother who was still plastering at 84,....but to answer your question go for it and concentrate on the fibrous side,...your boss has worked in singapore/america and so on,......but be thankful he has given you a job and prospects
Mcbride666
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Hi hector yes I understand he's a legend in plastering and he is certainly thorough and very helpful, he's told me story's of Singapore and how he's worked all over the place... he's spoke of his brother Gerald who was a good plasterer I never had the pleasure of meeting... I have heard him mention Laings a few times also... he's not giving up so I don't see why I should... just gonna get my head down see what happens.. did you know tommy Heinz?
Rigsby
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As Hector say's go for it.
I used to be a fibrous plasterer but hated the indoors, did my head in.
You are the only one in the area, so bear with and start learning how to run a business. Get ready to up the website and social media.
You will have to travel but you will be bespoke. I am needing a length making. 12' long been quoted £250 + vat.
Ask yourself if someone wanted a one off length making supply only thats the kind of money you are talking about.
If you can run solid all the better. That would take you a day to make the mould, run it and clean up. Two of you. And you are the only one in the north that can do it.
I could still do it but need a lab who knows how to do fibrous. No chance of that.
Get him to show you the ropes on the business side although he might be out of date. Start doing your research now and take advantage of him taking another apprentice on. You will need an assistance although the last fibrous plaster I had fitted it on his own, solid you need 2.
I used to be a fibrous plasterer but hated the indoors, did my head in.
You are the only one in the area, so bear with and start learning how to run a business. Get ready to up the website and social media.
You will have to travel but you will be bespoke. I am needing a length making. 12' long been quoted £250 + vat.
Ask yourself if someone wanted a one off length making supply only thats the kind of money you are talking about.
If you can run solid all the better. That would take you a day to make the mould, run it and clean up. Two of you. And you are the only one in the north that can do it.
I could still do it but need a lab who knows how to do fibrous. No chance of that.
Get him to show you the ropes on the business side although he might be out of date. Start doing your research now and take advantage of him taking another apprentice on. You will need an assistance although the last fibrous plaster I had fitted it on his own, solid you need 2.
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i think gerald worked down south,....where believe this or not they call there handboard a hawk .strange but true,......must stop winding our southern freinds up,......but go for it , he will give you some good contacts to get started,......sorry i do not know tommy heinz,.....but i worked with bernard glaister who was a close pal of your boss,...all the best hector
Pagey
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Don't come on often but when you do u speak with conviction mate and as you know the blokes you can give sound advice,think that settles it and you gotta go for it
clemo , seriously mcbride666 is bang on,...he is a dj,does ballroom dancing, and had a brother who was plastering until he was 84
theclemo
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That is mental. He has more hobbies the f**k**g me lol
i do not think he will retire until he has gone past his brothers age of 84,..so mcbride666 has 3/4 years to go,.....