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Starting a Bricklaying Business in America
30:10 - 34:27 (04:17)
Two men, one skilled in bricklaying and the other in mathematics, started a successful bricklaying business in America by placing an ad in the LA Times, calling themselves European bricklayers, and charging $5,000, much to the surprise of their customers.
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The speaker and his friend started a company called European Brick Layers and Masonry Experts, focusing on European-style chimneys, fireplaces, and marble building.
30:10 - 33:35 (03:25)
Summary
The speaker and his friend started a company called European Brick Layers and Masonry Experts, focusing on European-style chimneys, fireplaces, and marble building. They were successful in acquiring their first clients by generating leads through placing ads in newspapers; the speaker's role was to handle estimates and calculation, while his friend played the bad guy during client meetings.
ChapterStarting a Bricklaying Business in America
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The speaker shares their experience negotiating masonry jobs by softening the price and engaging in arguments with the experts in different languages.
33:35 - 34:27 (00:52)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience negotiating masonry jobs by softening the price and engaging in arguments with the experts in different languages.