I left Donzi in January to go to work for Jupiter Boats. It's a high end center consoles. They changed plant managers a week ago and said more changes were coming and they were having issues with painting and I never got to paint one boat. I think the owner's son thinks he knows it all and he hired a guy sub'contract to come in and paint. I'm a 25 year master painter and people on here that know me , know I can paint. I'm no Mitcher T but if I could do the custom paint on the Donzis I surely could paint the hull sides of a fish boat blue. By the way, in the march issue of Hot boat I painted the Porsche boat. I didn't pick out the color and the pictures doesn't do the paint justice , but it shows you I have know problem doing high end work. I'm thinking of trying to open a shop. I might have to start with doing small stuff likr motorcycles and small boats. I'll see what comes up.
Custom painter out of work as of Friday
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I left Donzi in January to go to work for Jupiter Boats. It's a high end center consoles. They changed plant managers a week ago and said more changes were coming and they were having issues with painting and I never got to paint one boat. I think the owner's son thinks he knows it all and he hired a guy sub'contract to come in and paint. I'm a 25 year master painter and people on here that know me , know I can paint. I'm no Mitcher T but if I could do the custom paint on the Donzis I surely could paint the hull sides of a fish boat blue. By the way, in the march issue of Hot boat I painted the Porsche boat. I didn't pick out the color and the pictures doesn't do the paint justice , but it shows you I have know problem doing high end work. I'm thinking of trying to open a shop. I might have to start with doing small stuff likr motorcycles and small boats. I'll see what comes up.
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sorry to hear that, My father in-law wants me to open a paint shop after seeing the pantera, but he doesnt realize the initial investment to do it legal.
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Yea I know. I won't Be able to start legally I guess. But who does,.
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Rebel, I have given some thought to painting the sides of my Fountain black. I cant do it now as I just finished a big repair that drained the slush fund but I will keep you in mind.
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Good Luck if you do pull the trigger on your own adventure. I give anyone who tries LOTS of credit. I have always worked for someone else, and even when single, never had courage to venture out on my own. Especially now, times are tough all over. I wish you the best.
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Thanks guys. I am so tired of working for people that make common sense mistakes. Why would a company want to spend 10 times more money to bring in an outsider before they trid what they have right in front of them. ?
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Outsourcing is now becoming the American way unfortunately. Less liability; less $$ for insurance and other benefits; and less "personnel" problems.
Shoot -- Home Depot layed off 700 people from the call center up here right after Thanksgiving. Outsourced to India.
It sucks. Corporate America no longer takes pride in providing for their fellow people... it's all about the might $$$.
I have an interview today at 11... wish me luck!
Shoot -- Home Depot layed off 700 people from the call center up here right after Thanksgiving. Outsourced to India.
It sucks. Corporate America no longer takes pride in providing for their fellow people... it's all about the might $$$.
I have an interview today at 11... wish me luck!
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you can always come back to northeast md. like i told you before . wish you luck rebel ,
Open your own Shop.....
Go Down today and File a DBA for a Business name you want and Start your own Business....
The First 18 months are tuff cause more tends to go out then comes in but after that its all BANK ROLL and all your efforts and extra time Pay YOU back...
Dont Look back just go for it..
Go Down today and File a DBA for a Business name you want and Start your own Business....
The First 18 months are tuff cause more tends to go out then comes in but after that its all BANK ROLL and all your efforts and extra time Pay YOU back...
Dont Look back just go for it..
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So sorry to hear this Rebel! 
No matter what you decide to do, remember that your friends here in th NE are behind you 100%!
No matter what you decide to do, remember that your friends here in th NE are behind you 100%!
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You guys are the greatest!
I'm not going to give up on Florida yet. I love this beautiful city I live in and to have a waterfront view and a boatslip right outside my door. I wish I had some capital because I think I'm finally ready to do this. Hey Norm,what up. Luv you guys, Rebel.
I'm not going to give up on Florida yet. I love this beautiful city I live in and to have a waterfront view and a boatslip right outside my door. I wish I had some capital because I think I'm finally ready to do this. Hey Norm,what up. Luv you guys, Rebel.
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Just do it! Florida is a very easy state to set up an LLC. Business license, DBA, Sales Tax etc are all very easy and you can do most of it online. You have to take out an add in a paper for your DBA but you can do it in your local business paper real cheap. Your biggest problem may be a hazardous waste license and fees for the paint products and waste. You also will need a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) which is easy too. There are a lot of little pain in the azz steps but it really is not that difficult.
The number one thing is to get all that crap done and keep good books, the format of your bookkeeping is not as important as having it complete and up to date. The State Department of Revenue guys are worse than the IRS but when they show up (and they can pretty much anytime) if your books are in order and up to date they usually leave you alone after one or two visits.
Right now is the time to do all the little stuff getting set up. The economic downturn should turn around soon and you want to be ready when people start spending again.
Just do it! Take the chance now while you are young enough to enjoy the rewards later.
The number one thing is to get all that crap done and keep good books, the format of your bookkeeping is not as important as having it complete and up to date. The State Department of Revenue guys are worse than the IRS but when they show up (and they can pretty much anytime) if your books are in order and up to date they usually leave you alone after one or two visits.
Right now is the time to do all the little stuff getting set up. The economic downturn should turn around soon and you want to be ready when people start spending again.
Just do it! Take the chance now while you are young enough to enjoy the rewards later.
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good luck rebel. if you get hungry i can send you food. me, mondo and jimmy 2 boats just ate spezzata !!!!
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Rebel, sorry to hear of this. If you do go the route metioned above and start your own shop, I can tell you from experieince that the satisfaction from starting and running your own business is something to feel good about. A little over 20 years ago, married with 1 kid and another in the oven, I lost my job, was living in an apartment, and decided I was going to work for myself and control my own destiny.
I've never looked back since. There have been some togh times, but worth it overall.
I've never looked back since. There have been some togh times, but worth it overall.
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I love da Spezzata
Tony, send me some spezzata. I love your spezzata. I'll have to make sure the next time I head north to try and catch Men's night.
Tony, send me some spezzata. I love your spezzata. I'll have to make sure the next time I head north to try and catch Men's night.
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You Da Man Mitcher
Thanks for the words. Yea, I enjoy hanging with ya. That's an awesome weekend. I know your a busy man but if you want to fly in for a weekend here in Sunny Florida you are welcome anytime. I got plent of room.
Thanks for the words. Yea, I enjoy hanging with ya. That's an awesome weekend. I know your a busy man but if you want to fly in for a weekend here in Sunny Florida you are welcome anytime. I got plent of room.
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Hey Mitcher,
You, Jeff, our kids, and I should all converge on Rebel at the same time... that would REALLY be a fun time!
You, Jeff, our kids, and I should all converge on Rebel at the same time... that would REALLY be a fun time!
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Bring it on
I will show you guys one hell of a time. Maybe try to get here before I get a job so we can hang out more.
I will show you guys one hell of a time. Maybe try to get here before I get a job so we can hang out more.
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