Posted by K Bar R on June 03, 2003 at 22:43:30:
In Reply to: Improving business posted by Paul Roberson on June 02, 2003 at 11:11:16:
: Does improving your business require improving your skill? If you consider that Wal-Mart, Target and Sears stores are far from retailers of elite clothing styles and at best are carpeted warehouses that sell mass produced merchandise that can be found just about anywhere and still turn a huge profit, isn't there a place for the moderately skilled farrier that shoes a few horses a day for $40.00 a head? If we see a host of people that enjoy the "Get it cheap even if its not great" store, shouldn't the farrier industry accept the farriers that provide similar quality of farrier services to horse owners? Do all farriers have to be in the Hall of Fame? Isn't it more important to find a profitable niche and enjoy life than to make your life simply about the next clinic?
: Paul
I want to know: Other than people who work for minimum wage, who does not try to improve quality, knowledge, and ability? I think we are always working towards a "raise". now think about the cheapos.The idea of making a living is to get good and retire(hopefully). I am sure there is a place (and area) for the $40 shoer, but why would you want to be one. One word INFLATION ! Has anyone seen the price of fuel these days?