Slow November?

[David Ilvedson]

The only slow time I've had was in June of this year.  I call customers when their 
service is due.  Some put it off and some make the appointment.  I don't wait for the 
slow times, I try to get a head start.  

David I.

On 28 Nov 2002 at 17:05, Dave Bunch wrote:

> Actually, this year Sept and Oct were a bit on the slow side, then all
> of a sudden Nov comes along and I can hardly keep up with the calls.
> 
> I could never figure out the cycles and why people call when they do.
> Some are easy to figure out like hot summer months being slow and
> increasing chaos towards Christmas, but there are times for two or
> three weeks when no one calls and then the dam breaks with constant
> calls. It's as if they all got together and had a meeting to decide
> when they will call the tuner. It would be nice to spread it out more
> evenly, but such is the business.
> 
> Also, something I have learned is to avoid the temptation of sending
> out reminder cards when things are slow in order to stimulate some
> calls. It doesn't work. If people aren't calling, the aren't calling.
> However, if I send reminders out when I am busy, then most will call
> and schedule.  Go figure.
> 
> Dave Bunch
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 10:23 AM
> Subject: Slow November?
> 
> 
> > November and December seem to usually be quite busy months for piano
> servicing in years past for me. This November is about 50% off from
> last November. Anyone else notice a slowdown? > > I am using a
> different deodorant. Do you think.........? The economy? Are my
> tunings tooooooo stable? Do I have to wait for that 5-year tuning
> cycle to evolve? > > Terry Farrell > >
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