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Old 8/21/06, 6:28 PM
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I am in the process of getting started, having fulfilled all the pre-joining requirements but still having to do my mock inspections and finish the electrical and roofing tests. Out of the blue, I got a call from a lady that needed an inspection in a town about 1 1/2 hours away, but sadly, I had to decline as I've not fulfilled my requirements yet. I told her that it was too far and that I'm still in start up mode. It has, however, lit a fire under me to get things done and establish myself in the business! The thought that I just passed on several hundred dollars motivates me even more! Please be tolerant with my endless questions and pleas for advice. Thanks in advance.
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Old 8/21/06, 6:33 PM
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Hi Jerry

Welcome to the asylum, good to be motivated isn't it.

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Old 8/21/06, 6:37 PM
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Welcome aboard Jerry and enjoy the ride.
Missed oppurtunity has a way of ehancing one's motivation. Ask plenty questions and contribute when you have something to say. I commend your attitude in following NACHIs requirment to not do paid inspections until all entrance conditions have been met.



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Old 8/21/06, 6:37 PM
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I am in the process of getting started, having fulfilled all the pre-joining requirements but still having to do my mock inspections and finish the electrical and roofing tests. Out of the blue, I got a call from a lady that needed an inspection in a town about 1 1/2 hours away, but sadly, I had to decline as I've not fulfilled my requirements yet. I told her that it was too far and that I'm still in start up mode. It has, however, lit a fire under me to get things done and establish myself in the business! The thought that I just passed on several hundred dollars motivates me even more! Please be tolerant with my endless questions and pleas for advice. Thanks in advance.
Jerry Ingraham
Welcome Jerry . If I can help please do npot hesiatate to ask . On an inspection need a question answered phone Number on My web site .
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Old 8/21/06, 6:42 PM
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Jerry,

Welcome to NACHI. If you want my opinion on how to obtain success, the first thing to consider is spelling your name with a "G". Seems to work for Gerry.

I think you're in good company up there in Yakima. At least one member in good standing comes to mind from those parts.

Good luck to you and get cracking.

P.S, I just got back from an hour and a half drive to Baytown. Don't ask why I did it. It's really kinda silly. I like going there. The people there are great. A place where they still don't lock the doors when they leave home.



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Old 8/21/06, 7:11 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Thankfully, I am fully employed and can take the time to learn and set up this business correctly so as not to fail. I intend to do it as a part time or side line until I feel the volume is such that I can go full time. I'm looking forward to it and appreciate the help along the way.
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Thankfully, I am fully employed and can take the time to learn and set up this business correctly so as not to fail. I intend to do it as a part time or side line until I feel the volume is such that I can go full time.
Welcome Jerry, I too started slowly so I could get off on the right foot and create a successful business. I created my business last year but didn't offically start conducting Inspections until early this spring...and business has been pretty good with very little advertising on my part.

There is a ton of info and some great advice given by some smart feller's on this site....read away!!
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Old 8/21/06, 9:45 PM
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Welcome... keep your eyes open.



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