Open the DOOR to GREATNESS: Start Your Garage Door Business Today!

[@ColinAverill]

I had never thought about garage door repair/replacement as a profession until last night, and then today you post this. Did you bug my house somehow?

[@sosgds]

Hello! I assure I haven't. But I hope the video inspires you!

[@jlspunn]

It’s a great industry to get into. but it’s honestly not the same as it used to be. Manufacturers are using inferior parts, panel construction isn’t the same anymore. The only thing that’s changed for certain is the prices keep going up and up and up. Prices aren’t on the decline, but a lot of stuff are. Find a reputable door company, even s small outfit, where it’s more a family environment than your just a number. Would I recommend it, before covid, yes, but covid to prior, no. Just a personal opinion, Been in the trade almost 23 years

[@sosgds]

@@jlspunn that sounds like a very fun time. There's definitely a lot of things to do and see in Las vegas. But it's a shame that we will no longer have you in the industry. You have a lot to offer my friend.

[@mauro-b6q]

great information thankyou for sharing

[@romanvanegas6358]

how to I find workshops or garage door shows? to start learning from manufacture.

[@sosgds]

Great question! What area are you looking to serve? I would start with the IDA show. doors.org/idaexpo-events/

[@forjessicaandjosef3237]

When doing a Torquemaster to torsion spring conversion, how do you find the right springs to use ? What if the weight isn't on the Torquemaster bar?

[@sosgds]

Great question. WD 9100 model door is 120-127 lbs WD 9100 model with windows is 140-147 lbs Do you know which model you own?

[@mauricewilliams4111]

Put a scale under the door and Backwind the springs about 2-3 quarter turns (until there’s just enough slack on the cables to not cause them to slip off the drum.)

[@Darkshark420]

Easy answer. You call a company that carries wayne dalton and ask for the door weight based on the model , size, and amount of struts. Alternatively, you can open an account with ohdparts and replace the torquemaster springs. You'll save them money and they'll appreciate that.

[@jlspunn]

You can reach out to WD, they have great customer service, and would be glad to be of assistance. It’s usually on the left side of the Torque Master Bar, white tag that shows the weight. 9/10 times they are on there. Sounds like you found that 1 that didn’t

[@lousashrex]

If you’re still interested, reply to my comment and I’ll email you a spring chart that has every Wayne Dalton door weight, glass or no glass

[@lousashrex]

amazing hat

[@sosgds]

Thank you! You can pick up one off of our merch store. sosgdo.com/store

[@kingb468]

License insured bonded here. I'm struggling to get leads. It's a competitive market out in Phoenix and I don't have thousands at my disposal to advertise. What can I do? Any pointers

[@sosgds]

Hello. Great question. Here is what I would do. Offer a Free Giveaway with a Purchase Using a social media business page is a great way to get more interest in freebies. The free giveaway does not have to be anything big. It just has to be of something of value. For example, when offering a new spring replacement, you could offer new cables for free. Cables are not difficult to replace when swapping out springs. When making this offer make it clear that the new cables have a specific value. You don't need to exaggerate the number but you can easily mention what you would normally charge for new cables. (Example. With new springs we will throw in a free pair of new garage door cable which is a $150 value). You could do the same with rollers or end bearing plates. With a new GDO, you could offer free LiftMaster vibration isolator kits or 21" ORB or a wireless keypad. (Example: With a new GDO install we will throw in free vibration isolators to reduce the noise which is a value of $100). If you are in Phoenix that means you're in A1's territory. Ask the customer if they have been given a quote from your competitor and offer to price match. You may not win all of the deals but you might snatch a few from the other guys. I hope this helps.

[@kingb468]

@@sosgds thank you so much.

[@jlspunn]

Prior to Covid-19, I considered it. Covid-19 till now, ain’t no way. # 1 lesson to learn, the garage door business is 100% customer driven , no customers, no work or phones ringing. The customers best intentions should always be held into account first. Always. Accreditation is certainly important, but putting the customer first, will and always be the #1

[@sosgds]

Well said my friend. I like your reason. It's about people and keeping them safe from the dangers their garage door can present.

[@jlspunn]

@@sosgds after covid, almost everything was on back order. CHI started buying torsion spring slinkies from Japan because they just weren’t available. Doors would come in incomplete, but still had to pay for as full shipments come. Some days were nightmares. I don’t know if you experienced that in Cali, but here in the Carolinas everyone was scattering finding components and such. Stationary and winding cones were no where to be found, and if you did, they were outrageous. We were essential so never missed work, but the havoc covid created, not the illness, created unnecessary stress. I’m sure I have a few gray hairs from it. Bless those families that lost loved ones to Covid-19. It took my mother out XII • XIX • MMXX. Worst thing I’ve seen in my 42 year on earth other than Polio.

[@sosgds]

@@jlspunn I'm sorry for your loss my friend. It was definitely a very trying time for all of us.

[@jlspunn]

@@sosgds thanks. It took many many good people out. I look at is like the cycle of life. It’s definitely tough though

[@ssmall4164]

Garage door is One of the few. And last remaining good blue collared industry that hasnt gotten raped and butt gaped by the internet and youtube selling “get rich quick” “look how much money i make in a day”...flashing dollar signs in the title to sell courses...that leads to an over saturated or unqualified and unskilled idiots who have no business holding a hammer let alone running a business ..... ultimately leads to destroying to industry in the long run.... BUT i sense that its coming

[@sosgds]

Thank you for your insight. And to address your last point, yes it's coming.

[@Darkshark420]

I disagree. I believe the same reason it hasn't happened yet is why it won't happen later. Home owners are afraid of the springs and so are most other tradesmen. Until garage doors are perceived to be safe to work on, we are good to go guys. Don't worry 😅

[@jlspunn]

@@Darkshark420very true. But not to be taken advantage of to get top dollar for all repairs. I’m a 23 year veteran, and I’m getting out because it’s become dog eat dog and the customer is the only one suffering, while companies are padding their pockets, it’s just flat out theft. Homeowners and corporations are at the mercy of our trade, and shouldn’t ever be taken advantage of because Is that the way To treat people. Absolutely not. You (not you specifically) wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of the Average Joe, hard working people. Not all money is good money, don’t take advantage of people. Karma will indeed come knocking at your door

[@Darkshark420]

@jlspunn in my market, everyone is so greedy that it's easy to do the right thing and still make my money. I can charge for almost labor only since I have practically no overhead.

[@sosgds]

@@jlspunn Wow! Thank you for sharing this comment Roy. I have heard how the private equity companies are buying up garage door businesses. We attended a trade show this year where many private equity firms were talking to dealers.