Comments on: How to be Successful With Computer Repair http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/ Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:17:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: blacklabelrum http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637947 blacklabelrum Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:24:39 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637947 this guy just wants to make money!!!!!! this guy just wants to make money!!!!!!

]]> By: Beyourownit http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-606672 Beyourownit Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:22:18 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-606672 agreed things were a heck of a lot better in the early 90's (cash wise) agreed things were a heck of a lot better in the early 90’s (cash wise)

]]> By: Joshua Feinberg's Blog http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-606289 Joshua Feinberg's Blog Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:25:47 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-606289 I think you hit the nail on the head. Having a successful computer repair business – as with having any other type of technology services or high-end services business – is first and foremost about building professional, mutually-beneficial relationships. I don’t agree with the comment that implies you can’t make money in computer repair. If you couldn’t, why would there be so many successful IT consultants and so many more each year choosing the profession? It’s definitely about using good marketing strategies and not trying to follow the pricing and service models of the truly “cheap” computer repair businesses (aka, Geek Squad, etc.). Not only is it not practical with a smaller-scale mindset, but it's not sustainable! If you set your prices competitively and right and focus on building strong relationships with clients, you won’t attract the type of people that will be price hunting and view you as a commodity, or the type of people that don’t understand the value of the services you provide. I think you hit the nail on the head. Having a successful computer repair business – as with having any other type of technology services or high-end services business – is first and foremost about building professional, mutually-beneficial relationships. I don’t agree with the comment that implies you can’t make money in computer repair. If you couldn’t, why would there be so many successful IT consultants and so many more each year choosing the profession? It’s definitely about using good marketing strategies and not trying to follow the pricing and service models of the truly “cheap” computer repair businesses (aka, Geek Squad, etc.). Not only is it not practical with a smaller-scale mindset, but it’s not sustainable! If you set your prices competitively and right and focus on building strong relationships with clients, you won’t attract the type of people that will be price hunting and view you as a commodity, or the type of people that don’t understand the value of the services you provide.

]]> By: beyourownit http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637948 beyourownit Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:17:17 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637948 glad they were and glad he plugged us glad they were and glad he plugged us

]]> By: nlucctw2 http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637949 nlucctw2 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:25:31 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637949 These tips do prove to be helpful. I have found myself stuck in a place where making these decisions can be tough, expecially when you're tempted to do something that will benefit you as opposed to the customer. All in all its a mindset. These tips do prove to be helpful. I have found myself stuck in a place where making these decisions can be tough, expecially when you’re tempted to do something that will benefit you as opposed to the customer. All in all its a mindset.

]]> By: phoukhampk http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637950 phoukhampk Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:23:29 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637950 You're not Professional! You’re not Professional!

]]> By: WWBZT1 http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637951 WWBZT1 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:38:41 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637951 That is so true to use the best parts. There is only one way to repair something and that is the right way. LOL Just wait till you work for someone. The place I work now, among desktops and notebooks , about 200 printers, they act like the printers should never need parts, like fusers and feed rollers. I go home with a headache over this. That is so true to use the best parts. There is only one way to repair something and that is the right way. LOL Just wait till you work for someone. The place I work now, among desktops and notebooks , about 200 printers, they act like the printers should never need parts, like fusers and feed rollers. I go home with a headache over this.

]]> By: beyourownit http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637952 beyourownit Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:53:27 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637952 hope the list helped! hope the list helped!

]]> By: aznbutteredtoast http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637953 aznbutteredtoast Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:17:59 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637953 aww we should donate aww we should donate

]]> By: mpwmproductions http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637954 mpwmproductions Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:42:39 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637954 lag lag

]]> By: Liam http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-596706 Liam Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:30 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-596706 Everyone wants IT stuff for free. I work at a College and would never go back to doing computer repair. I do miss the early 90s, back then you could make money. Now we are the equivalent of TV repair men. "Don't repair, buy a new one" is the new catchphrase. Everyone wants IT stuff for free. I work at a College and would never go back to doing computer repair.

I do miss the early 90s, back then you could make money.

Now we are the equivalent of TV repair men.
“Don’t repair, buy a new one” is the new catchphrase.

]]> By: uddevallaSWE http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-637955 uddevallaSWE Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:05:01 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-637955 right* right*

]]> By: Steven http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-596299 Steven Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:49:29 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-596299 Theres 10 centuries per MILLENNIUM, Chris. :P Theres 10 centuries per MILLENNIUM, Chris. :P

]]> By: Rob Sutherland http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-596267 Rob Sutherland Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:44:48 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-596267 About a year ago i did some volentry work for a pc repair shop and the head technichian always said to go above and beyond little freebies keep customers cumming back. little simple things when adding a new hard drive tidy the cable properly and dont just leave them hanging in there, think air has to flow through your case. little things like that make your work stick out from the rest. About a year ago i did some volentry work for a pc repair shop and the head technichian always said to go above and beyond little freebies keep customers cumming back. little simple things when adding a new hard drive tidy the cable properly and dont just leave them hanging in there, think air has to flow through your case. little things like that make your work stick out from the rest.

]]> By: alphaxion http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-596206 alphaxion Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:10:24 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/26/how-to-be-successful-with-computer-repair/#comment-596206 don't forget tho, a tie is a health hazard for IT professionals! If you're crawling under desks or peering into an open machine it can be choke central if you're not careful. My own personal wish is that we can move past the need for an edwardian costume of slavery, something which actually has measurable impacts upon your health and longevity! Rebel against the uniform of the drone, as long as you're not wearing something with stains and obvious impracticality (a ripped pair of trousers is a health hazard too), then it shouldn't matter what you wear - it's all perception, and without anyone challenging the norm we would never make any progress and change a persons perception. Besides, the equiv of the suit centuries before that was once a ruffle, tights and a jacket! disclaimer: the above is meant as partial light relief, but also fueled by a hatred for the "suit" that actually does have a measurable impact upon your health - however, until the older generation dies off and a fresher mindset can take hold, we'll never be rid of it and you'll have to wear it if you want people to take you serious. And that last sentence hurts, but then I am a dreamer ;) don’t forget tho, a tie is a health hazard for IT professionals!
If you’re crawling under desks or peering into an open machine it can be choke central if you’re not careful.

My own personal wish is that we can move past the need for an edwardian costume of slavery, something which actually has measurable impacts upon your health and longevity!

Rebel against the uniform of the drone, as long as you’re not wearing something with stains and obvious impracticality (a ripped pair of trousers is a health hazard too), then it shouldn’t matter what you wear - it’s all perception, and without anyone challenging the norm we would never make any progress and change a persons perception.
Besides, the equiv of the suit centuries before that was once a ruffle, tights and a jacket!

disclaimer: the above is meant as partial light relief, but also fueled by a hatred for the “suit” that actually does have a measurable impact upon your health - however, until the older generation dies off and a fresher mindset can take hold, we’ll never be rid of it and you’ll have to wear it if you want people to take you serious. And that last sentence hurts, but then I am a dreamer ;)

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