Posted by Meg Oliver on August 06, 2003 at 13:29:28:
In Reply to: income posted by June Ritchhart on July 10, 2003 at 16:19:31:
: I was wanting to know ( a ball park figure) of how much a farrier, just out of school in May of 2003 might expect to earn in southern Ohio. Client base would have to be built up. No regular client base yet.
My thinking is that you should find out what other guys in your area charge and charge the prices of the MOST EXPENSIVE shoer in your area. This way you are not undercutting anyone which is rude. And don't give price breaks to anyone...it shows favoritism and is a bad prescedent to set. Just my opinion. And from someone who used to live and shoe in Ohio (I'm in California now) you better charge enough in fair weather cuz winter income will be bleak for you since Ohio shoeing is seasonal. Just my thoughts.
Meg