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07.02.2022 Love this story.

27.01.2022 A CONVERSATION ABOUT PERCEIVED VALUE: A customer asked a contractor friend of mine how much it would cost to do this project. My friend gave him a proposal: $4...500 The customer responded: That’s seems really high. My friend asked: What do you think is a reasonable price for this job? The customer answered: $2500 maximum My friend responded: Ok, then I invite you to do it yourself. The customer answered: I don't know how to. My friend responded: Alright, then how about for $2500 I'll teach you how to. So besides saving you $2000, you'll learn valuable skills that will benefit you in the future. The customer answered: Sounds good! Let’s do it! My friend responded: Great! To get started, you are going to need some tools. You will need a chop saw, table saw, cordless drill, bit set, router, skill saw, jig saw, tool belt, hammer, etc.. The customer answered: But I don't have any of those tools and I can't justify buying all of these for one job. My friend responded: Ok. Well then for an additional $300 I can rent my tools to you to use for this project. The customer answered: Okay. That’s fair. My friend responded: Great! We will start the project on Monday. The customer answered: I work Monday through Friday. I’m only available on the weekends. My friend responded: If you want to learn from me then you will need to work when I work. This project will take 3 days so you will need to take 3 days off work. The customer answered: That means I’m going to have to sacrifice my pay for 3 days or use my vacation time! My friend responded: That’s true. Remember, when you do a job yourself you need to account for unproductive factors. The customer answered: What do you mean by that? My friend responded: Doing a job completely from start to finish includes time spent to plan the project, pick up materials, travel time, gas, set up time, clean up, and waste disposal amongst other things. That’s all in addition to the actual project itself. And speaking of materials, that’s where we will start on Monday so I need you to meet me at the lumberyard at 6:00am. The customer answered: At 6am?!! My work day doesn’t usually start until 8am! My friend responded: Well then you’re in luck! My plan is to start on the deck build by 8am. But to do so we have to start at 6am to get materials picked up, loaded and delivered to your job site. The customer answered: You know, I’m realizing that a lot more goes in to a job than what a customer sees in the finished project. Your proposal of $4500 is very reasonable. I would like you to handle the project. CONCLUSION: When you pay for a job, especially a custom job, (whether it’s a physical project or digital project) you pay not only for the material and the work to be completed. You also pay for: Knowledge Experience Custom Skills Tools Time to plan Time to prepare Professionalism Work Ethic Excellence Discipline Commitment Integrity Taxes Licenses Sacrifices Liabilities Insurance Permits If you request a proposal for custom work to be done, please don’t disrespect a service provider by trying to get them to lower their prices. If their proposal exceeds your budget, there’s nothing wrong with getting other proposals. Just remember.. you get what you pay for. SERVICE PROVIDERS: Know your worth and be confident in it. CONSUMERS: Recognize their worth and be respectful of it. Sharing this to support all my friends, family and clients who are Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Tradesman.

25.01.2022 My first major pyrography project. This is a coffee table I’ve done for my sister.

24.01.2022 Face mask made from vintage polkadot fabric. Light weight white cotton fabric on inside. Only three available! $23 each.

23.01.2022 Recently I had the honour of making an Irish dance dress for a very special client. She wore it for her performance with her sister at the Eisteddfod (the black and blue dress). Well done girls on your outstanding performance! This photo is from the local paper, The Sunraysia Daily.

22.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone! A huge thank you to all my wonderful clients in 2019, and I am planning to be on my page regularly in 2020 for the first time ever! So watch this space! May your Christmas be filled with peace and joy from Jesus, who came to us as a tiny babe to give us life. Stay safe. My prayers are with everyone affected by the fires right now. My heart goes out to you.... Rachel

20.01.2022 If you could fill out this very short survey for me, it would be a huge help. Please feel free to share it with your friends. Thank you! The survey will show up in Messenger and you just press 'get started'.

17.01.2022 I've finally been doing some more card making recently. Not the best photography, but I hope you like them.

12.01.2022 Some cards I have made recently. Please contact me if you're interested purchasing in any of them.

11.01.2022 Ha ha...is this true for you too? #theozmaterialgirls #tomgfunny #sewing

09.01.2022 A few more teatowels I have embroidered that I promised to share with you. If you like the look of any, please message me!

09.01.2022 I do want to wish everyone a happy new year with all my heart, but with towns and houses and lives being ravaged by fire, all I can say is my heart and prayers are with you. Through all the heartache, may you know God's peace and love in your hearts and lives.

08.01.2022 Ha ha..here is one to try this Saturday! www.theozmaterialgirls.com.au

08.01.2022 Hand made picture. $55. Frame measures 41 x 36cm

07.01.2022 А Book on sewing and tailoring with samples from Dublin, Ireland 1833-1837

05.01.2022 Pyrography picture for star wars' fan son.

03.01.2022 I have started embroidering teatowels. If anyone would like to brighten up one of the most mundane jobs on earth, don't hesitate to message me. I will add more photos of a large variety of designs on teatowels over the coming week.

01.01.2022 If anyone local is needing any clothing alterations (especially debutante dresses at this time of year!), please do not hesitate to contact me. I'd love to be able to help you out, and I do offer a door to door service* at no extra charge!

01.01.2022 Now Spring is here, I'm working on the lathe a lot more. Yesterday I made these two lace bobbins for a lovely friend who makes lace by hand, and I also had a go at making a needle case, which is in the last two photos.