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Major Tom
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<p>Was wondering how many of you are able to substain your business and be in a partnership, without kiling each other...lol? I know there are a lot of solo operators out there, but haven't read much about any partnerships.<p>My boyfriend and I are partners and sometimes it seems like we can't agree upon anything.<p>I am definitely the more aggressive one when it comes to the business. I don't like customers pushing me around, and I don't like to low ball a bid, just to get the customer.<p>We have been averaging about 10 calls a day since our advertisement last week and some of the people that have been calling are what we call "tire kickers". People who just waste your time. I personally don't like to deal with these people. I would rather get 20 new "gravy" accounts than pick<br>up 40 accounts that were under bid, and all season long regret having to cut them.<p>Because he is the male in the partnership, I let him handle speaking with all the customers by phone, or by the initial bid.<br>I think customers initally respond better to the guy.<p>Anyway, just wondering how you guys or gals handle partnerships. Is there a lot of bickering between the two of you?<p><br>Major Tom's partner, and girlfriend<p><p><p>