Commercial Bidding overload

[Charles]

I went to bid on this large commercial job and when I got there another lawn care company was already bidding. So I jumped right in with the price i would do it for while he said he would call them back and let them know. They liked me and my bid.
The next day when I started working a parade of lawncare people kept riding through the subdivision. I guess the customer had called many and let them all come to give back up bids. I would say 10 or 15 companies. They seem to like my work so I am keeping the job. But i dont think I would have had it if i had hesitated or shown up late.
Just too many people in lawncare right now in this area.

[kris]

Being able to give prompt service is a great selling point and will get you many jobs,unfortunately I can't do it as often as I would like...certain times I am just to busy. Also your line that said,"they liked me" tells allot..personality will also get you work even if you are not lowest bidder.. Congrats on getting the job!!

[Charles]

Thanks Kris. I went to bid on the property the same day after i had ate supper(7pm). Thats overtime for me. I actually had 2 bids that day. One was smaller than the other and i got both. Alot of good that will do me though if we dont get some rain. Sitting here now because the temp is 90 and the grass is burnt to a crisp. That might have been why so many showed up to bid so they have something to cut.