1. Weathering the Storm
The Top 10 things you need to know to make money during a spike demand event.
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2. #10: Preparation wins the battle
Think like a business owner
Mobilization
Lodging
Surplus extraction and drying equipment
Power
Logistics
Inventory
Communication
Labor
Supplies
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3. #9: Qualify the #$%^ out of customers
Dig at the budget
Insurance vs. no insurance
Know full market value of jobs
Know when to discount
Always get a deposit
Establish clear payment expectations
Strong upfront contract
Always get a signed work authorization
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4. #8: Mama ain’t cooking for you
Food and water may be scarce
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5. #7: Be prepared to go big! Know what you’re looking for
If you land a $1MM job, how are you going to produce it?
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6. #6: There ISN’T an app for that
Don’t rely on your iPhone for survival
Do you have internet access?
Do you have reserve phone and laptop batter power?
Be prepared to print onsite.
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7. #5: Must be present to win
Boots on the ground
Early bird gets the worm
Sizzling 30-second commercial
Competition is fierce
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8. #4: You only have one shot
Be aggressive
Have production resources ready to move in quickly
Establish payment terms
“If I’m broke, I don’t want to be tired too”
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9. #3: Always know where you stand
Collections
Billing
Expenses
Labor
Equipment
Supplies
Documentation, documentation, documentation!
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10. #2: Collect your money! Daily!
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11. #1: Do it again tomorrow Operate on a day-to-day basis
Reset your upfront contract everyday
Know where you stand
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