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Best way to merge with existing computer/tech repair company?
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2018-06-13 at 6:33 PM UTC
Originally posted by Jiggaboo_Johnson Do you actually repair or just replace defective parts..there is a difference.
With electronics and computers, not really... The only important skill is knowing how to crack things open, replace the damaged part and close them up again without destroying anything with static -
2018-06-13 at 6:45 PM UTCnigger
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2018-06-13 at 7:01 PM UTC
Originally posted by aldra interesting you should say that, it's something that I've wanted to get into but living in a city apartment makes it difficult
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2018-06-13 at 7:04 PM UTC
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2018-06-13 at 7:06 PM UTC
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2018-06-13 at 10:47 PM UTC
Originally posted by Jiggaboo_Johnson Do you actually repair or just replace defective parts..there is a difference.
I mean....most things worth repairing are modular in nature. You know how computer repair works, either its swap out defective stuff or if its not cost effective then fuck it new computer. Same with phones/tablets if the time/difficulty/cost of the part is almost price of a new device its not cost effective. And then theres software which some people don't know jack shit about computer so they bring it to a shop to backup their data and get their shit running smooth again. But I shouldn't have wasted my time answering a poorly worded stupid question.
Originally posted by greenplastic say you're gonna repair a bunch of peoples shit then exit scam with it to another state
i could have sold that info for $5 on the darknet but you just got it for free
Yeah scam recommendations are great too, but I've had an ungodly amount of access to sensitive data, but despite my love of looking up scams and hacking shit on totse I only do honest work I don't look at or steal peoples personal data. -
2018-06-13 at 10:49 PM UTCSo far I am getting a list of the more popular mom and pop shops in different cities, and am going to call them tomorrow or next few days and tell them my situation, how I feel I can benefit them/they can benefit me, and if they wanna do a Skype interview or something.
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2018-06-13 at 10:52 PM UTCE remember regardless what you decide I get 10% for motivating you. May the force be with you. 🖖
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2018-07-01 at 3:49 PM UTC
Originally posted by aldra yeah, you're better off just getting a job with an existing shop, you can use your previous experience to negotiate pay/hours/freedom etc.
This.
eBags, we've discussed this at length over and over.
You're not going to outsource your skills to an existing shop. Shops aren't interested in that because you simply don't have enough skills that shops are looking for, to be honest. You're a screen, battery, and basic OS technician. I'm going to be a bit brutal here, but already established companies can hire anyone to do that almost. They can train them to do it. Your skill sets aren't unique enough to allow for outsourced technicians.
My recommendation? Get hired somewhere. I know you said you've almost exhausted all of the shops in your area, but you need to get hired somewhere and stick with them. Stop quitting the business due to some thing you don't like about it. Everyone has a thing they don't like about their jobs, but you can't quit over it. You need to build solid employment history. Get hired at another shop and stick with them.
If you absolutely refuse to do that, then I suggest you learn new skills. Unique skills that not every shop has. Learn SMD work. Learn microsoldering. Become familiar with iPhone/iPad/MacBook schematics and how to troubleshoot and repair them at the component level. Offer a unique service and then shops might be more apt to use you for their repairs, but if all you offer is screen, battery, and general OS troubleshooting, then they'll just hire somebody. -
2018-07-01 at 5:51 PM UTC
Originally posted by -SpectraL To be honest, IT is one of the worst possible fields one could be in right now. You'd be best to try something else completely.
But the IT repair field is particularly lucrative, especially if you are skilled at component level repair on expensive products such as MacBook Pro, iPhone, iPad. This just so happens to be my specialty. I'm not talking about screen replacements. I'm talking about diodes, capacitors, common mode chokes, ICs, flux, SMD hot air rework stations, soldering irons, reballing SMD chips, microsoldering, micro jumper wires, schematics, all the nitty-gritty.
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2018-07-01 at 6:04 PM UTCSounds to me like you would be a good fit for Verizon, keeping the cell towers operational. I did contract work for them and they seem like a good bunch of people and you don't have to face customers. You even get a company truck/phone/laptop etc and the pay is top notch.
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2018-07-08 at 6:15 PM UTC
Originally posted by Grimace This.
eBags, we've discussed this at length over and over.
You're not going to outsource your skills to an existing shop. Shops aren't interested in that because you simply don't have enough skills that shops are looking for, to be honest. You're a screen, battery, and basic OS technician. I'm going to be a bit brutal here, but already established companies can hire anyone to do that almost. They can train them to do it. Your skill sets aren't unique enough to allow for outsourced technicians.
My recommendation? Get hired somewhere. I know you said you've almost exhausted all of the shops in your area, but you need to get hired somewhere and stick with them. Stop quitting the business due to some thing you don't like about it. Everyone has a thing they don't like about their jobs, but you can't quit over it. You need to build solid employment history. Get hired at another shop and stick with them.
If you absolutely refuse to do that, then I suggest you learn new skills. Unique skills that not every shop has. Learn SMD work. Learn microsoldering. Become familiar with iPhone/iPad/MacBook schematics and how to troubleshoot and repair them at the component level. Offer a unique service and then shops might be more apt to use you for their repairs, but if all you offer is screen, battery, and general OS troubleshooting, then they'll just hire somebody.
Oh Grimster, my long distance friends and mentor.
I appreciate your input as always.
Although I feel like you are kind of underplaying my abilities, like some kind of glorified screen repair/battery swap only specialist. You know I don't have as specialized skills at the component level (Unless its blazingly obvious, and my solder joints might not look quite as pristine, but I can solder, and microsolder to a lesser degree)
While I think you are mostly right, as you know there are several shops around your area, my area, all over where there are places that specialize in Mobile/Tablet/Electronics repair, OR Computer/Mac Hardware/Software, and maybe a few that specialize in both.
The 2 shops I spoke too who were strictly PC/Mac Software/Hardware repair were interested in learning about cell phone/tablet repair, but didn't know where to start, as they always have customers asking them about it, to where it seems the consensus was to refer to the old shops I worked at.
Maybe it was my delivery and lack of ability to communicate my skillset and confidence in repairing , or their hesitance to bring an outsider into a family owned 15 year old business.
But what I don't believe shops have, are the startup funds I have already invested in having all parts needed for same all same-day iPhone/iPad repairs (except for the ones too expensive we order as needed such as iPad air 2's).
So since I have exhausted options in my town, I believe across the state/east coast there are more shops like that that exist, and was wondering the best way to get ahold of them to try and "sell" myself for integration. I want their customer flow, I can already do the PC/Mac work, but them let me have an office where there is already established and regular flow of customers and offer my repairs, while giving them part of the cut for allowing me to be there. This would be the merger.
Now my main question is, what is the best way to go about this?
I mean could I post as an employer on indeed and be like "looking for computer repair company looking to expand to mobile/tablet/electronic repairs - all parts on deck - can be introduced as separate entity or hired on to help with work already being done and slowly advertise that now they offer cell phone/tablet repair"
And when you say unique skills, the skills are still unique enough that I worked at a shop close to the college where $1000 goals were met many days through the week just based off doing iPhone screen repairs. And this is why I quit the position, because from working on PCs, Desktops, Laptops, Macs, iPads, iPhones, to just doing a few iPhones a day felt like I was going backward. But little did I know how much I'd hate the marketing and working by myself aspect. I miss working as a team. I miss having other techs around with issues that I could help with or vise versa.
It reminded me of when I was happy, back in CET class in high school. A buncha nerds talkin nerd shit, playin games together after school/work, working on tech projects.
So any ideas now that I've retorted? A way to advertise on indeed or other employer sites? Google nearby/towns I wouldn't mind living and calling the shops and asking for a skype/over the phone interview to pitch my idea? -
2018-07-08 at 6:54 PM UTC
Originally posted by eBagger Oh Grimster, my long distance friends and mentor.
I appreciate your input as always.
Although I feel like you are kind of underplaying my abilities, like some kind of glorified screen repair/battery swap only specialist. You know I don't have as specialized skills at the component level (Unless its blazingly obvious, and my solder joints might not look quite as pristine, but I can solder, and microsolder to a lesser degree)
While I think you are mostly right, as you know there are several shops around your area, my area, all over where there are places that specialize in Mobile/Tablet/Electronics repair, OR Computer/Mac Hardware/Software, and maybe a few that specialize in both.
The 2 shops I spoke too who were strictly PC/Mac Software/Hardware repair were interested in learning about cell phone/tablet repair, but didn't know where to start, as they always have customers asking them about it, to where it seems the consensus was to refer to the old shops I worked at.
Maybe it was my delivery and lack of ability to communicate my skillset and confidence in repairing , or their hesitance to bring an outsider into a family owned 15 year old business.
But what I don't believe shops have, are the startup funds I have already invested in having all parts needed for same all same-day iPhone/iPad repairs (except for the ones too expensive we order as needed such as iPad air 2's).
So since I have exhausted options in my town, I believe across the state/east coast there are more shops like that that exist, and was wondering the best way to get ahold of them to try and "sell" myself for integration. I want their customer flow, I can already do the PC/Mac work, but them let me have an office where there is already established and regular flow of customers and offer my repairs, while giving them part of the cut for allowing me to be there. This would be the merger.
Now my main question is, what is the best way to go about this?
I mean could I post as an employer on indeed and be like "looking for computer repair company looking to expand to mobile/tablet/electronic repairs - all parts on deck - can be introduced as separate entity or hired on to help with work already being done and slowly advertise that now they offer cell phone/tablet repair"
And when you say unique skills, the skills are still unique enough that I worked at a shop close to the college where $1000 goals were met many days through the week just based off doing iPhone screen repairs. And this is why I quit the position, because from working on PCs, Desktops, Laptops, Macs, iPads, iPhones, to just doing a few iPhones a day felt like I was going backward. But little did I know how much I'd hate the marketing and working by myself aspect. I miss working as a team. I miss having other techs around with issues that I could help with or vise versa.
It reminded me of when I was happy, back in CET class in high school. A buncha nerds talkin nerd shit, playin games together after school/work, working on tech projects.
So any ideas now that I've retorted? A way to advertise on indeed or other employer sites? Google nearby/towns I wouldn't mind living and calling the shops and asking for a skype/over the phone interview to pitch my idea?
I think you already said it. If you're insistent on doing it, do exactly what you said."looking for computer repair company looking to expand to mobile/tablet/electronic repairs - all parts on deck - can be introduced as separate entity or hired on to help"
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2018-07-08 at 6:59 PM UTC
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2018-07-08 at 7:04 PM UTCQuit your job. Open your own business. Force your old boss to close his business and come work for you.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2018-07-08 at 7:16 PM UTC
Originally posted by mmQ Quit your job. Open your own business. Force your old boss to close his business and come work for you.
Real beta move, beta thinkin
I'll call it beta Tech Repair
Fix ur shit or I'll fux ur shit
n mate with ur gf n have lil babies I'll make sure have screen protectors on their devices -
2018-07-08 at 7:19 PM UTCbeta tech lol I liek
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2018-07-08 at 7:28 PM UTC
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2018-07-08 at 7:34 PM UTC
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2018-07-08 at 7:34 PM UTCU called my titties broken ðŸ˜
