Replying to Avatar Little Spoon

#asknostr

Any builders/maintainers care to share your thoughts on working for friends or family vs your standard customers?

I feel like producing for friends and family is ideal in a way, but it makes the tough conversations that are sometimes needed more difficult.

I finished a small landing+stairs for a lady I have known most of my life. It went pretty smoothly, but the whole time I was fearing some hiccup I’d have to communicate and/or upcharge… which I’ve had to do in the past.

Avatar
Sleventy3 1y ago

After planning and initial discussion. Make a walk through of expenses (materials and cost of your time) sometimes it helps to have them buy the material based on your material list

Planning is always paramount

Reply to this note

Please Login to reply.

Discussion

Avatar
Little Spoon 1y ago

Yeah.. I mean I did a full estimate for her, but you know how things can change when you start digging holes, removing old wood, etc. You’re right though, with a full plan usually changes can be understood. Usually haha

Avatar
Sleventy3 1y ago

Nice job though by the way 🤜