guys, whats the best way to get into the scrap?

If people are looking at you like a hobo, you need to step up your game.

Take inventory of yourself when this happens. An make note of anything you think could be making them look at you this way.

Are you wearing the right clothes when approaching new business? Even if it's some dude in his drive way you should always be dressed respectable.

Are you using slang when talking with folks? If so you might want to change that. Learn the words of the business along with the skills. I do this sometimes, it doesn't happen nearly as often but sometimes i slip up.

Business cards will always win you points. Or a fridge magnet, or something that will remind folks you an your services exist.

You got a broken leg, but this one still applies..Is your vehicle of choice clean on the outside? while it might be fun to mudding with your buddies an make a mess, it's usually best to clean said mess up before visiting a potential client/customer. ( i use mudding as an example..it's fun..an messy. :P )



These are the things you should be taking note of in my opinion.

Should be above b ut..whatever..I can do whatever in my post. Know the business. Know how recycling works, etc. People will ask you about what you do. Be knowledgeable an able to answer their questions. You don't need to be a master, but knowing about what you do help you more then hinder you. It will also help you when dealing with industry. From the yards to your clients, to the down stream of your product.

Oh..an as the others said much more nicely then me, read the forums an the posts from those who came before you. I guarntee the majority of your questions will be answered an already there. Spend the time an study these forums, I can't stress this enough. Become friends with that search box, I'm talking BFF friends with it.

An one last thing....constantly repeating the same question over an over will not get you a reply any faster. (the.."Do any of you hold your metal for a year?" question that is asked 4 times in just as many posts above)

I may be harsh but you'll thank me later when you've read these forums soaked up all the knowledge an find your wallet fatter for taking the extra time to do so.

Sirscrapalot - Who needs a feather when you can use a whip. - Someone into chains an whips an all that?