Self-Worth in Business

CUSTOMER – How much will it cost to do this job?

?CONTRACTOR - $2,800 dollars.

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?CUSTOMER – That's too expensive for this job!

?CONTRACTOR – How much do you think it should cost?

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?CUSTOMER – $800 maximum!? It's a simple job!

?CONTRACTOR – I can't do the job for so little.

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?CUSTOMER – People in your line of work want to make big profits!

?CONTRACTOR – I'm sorry you feel that way.? Why don't you do the work?

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?CUSTOMER – But, but, I don't know how to do any of that.

?CONTRACTOR – For $900, I can teach you everything you need to know to get the job done.? You can then use $800 to do the work and you'll still be saving $1,100.? Plus, you'll gain all the knowledge and experience for the next time you need to do this job.

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?CUSTOMER – Deal!

?CONTRACTOR – Great!? To get started, you need to buy tools.? You will need a chipping hammer, nail gun, laser, drill, mixer, personal protective equipment, and a few other things.

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?CUSTOMER – But I don't have any of those tools and I can't buy them all for one job!

?CONTRACTOR – Okay.? I can rent you my tools for another $300.? You're still saving $800.

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?CUSTOMER – That's cutting into my savings, but I'll rent your tools.

?CONTRACTOR – Perfect!? I'll be back on Saturday and we can start.

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?CUSTOMER – Wait!? I can't on Saturday.? I only have time today.

?CONTRACTOR – Sorry, I only teach others on Saturdays.? I have to prioritize my time and my tools have to be on other jobs I have during the week.

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?CUSTOMER – Well, then.? I will sacrifice my family's plans on Saturday.

?CONTRACTOR – Of course, me too!? Oh, I forgot.? If you are going to do the work yourself, you need to purchase the materials.? There is a high demand these days, so the best thing you can do is get a truck and be at the hardware store at 6 in the morning before other contractors arrive.

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CUSTOMER – AT SIX IN THE MORNING?? On Saturday?? It's too early for me.? I don't even have a truck!

?CONTRACTOR – I guess you'll have to rent one.? By the way, do you have any helpers to help you load the truck?

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?CUSTOMER – You know what?? I've been thinking.? It's probably better for you to do the work.? It's better to pay you to do the job well and not have to go through all that hassle.

?CONTRACTOR – Well thought out.? Sign here and let me get to work.

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Here is the truth:

People don't just pay for a job, they pay for the knowledge, experience, tools, time, family sacrifices, and other things you bring to the table.

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?Don't let others dictate your worth.

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?~Author unknown