What's a tuning business worth?

[Annie Grieshop]

I agree with you entirely, Jon.  That's why I'm hoping to find the right
person to move into this area and take over my customers, as there is no one
else nearby who is qualified (even according to the grapevine, which is
often more forgiving).  And the tuners further away already have enough
business and don't want to drive this far.  I would gladly make personal
introductions for a person who would take good care of "my people".

It's been interesting to tell them I'm leaving.  Some wail and wonder how
they will ever survive, and some couldn't care less.  And yet I've had good
relationships with all these folks over the years.  For now, I will commute
back here monthly, but I'd much rather hand the business over now, when my
customers haven't grown accustomed to the idea of my being gone (seems like
it might help keep the herd together and moving forward).  (Terrible
metaphor, sorry. <g>)

I'm glad this discussion has come up now, as I've been rather avoiding the
reality of that part of my move.

Annie Grieshop

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org]On
> Behalf Of Jon Page
> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 6:45 AM
> To: pianotech at ptg.org
> Subject: What's a tuning business worth?
>
>
> I see no point to purchasing a db. If the retiring tuner has
> any shred of customer service then they will refer their clients
> to a qualified tuner. I certainly would be more concerned
> that my clients were left in goods hands and not the highest bidder.
>
> The clients will either accept his recommendation or go with
> whomever their best friend/relative/co-worker uses.
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Page