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The mistake I see new business owners make with their work vans
Been running my tree service for about 8 years now. I keep seeing these new LLC owners roll up in a brand new sprinter van with all the fancy shelving and they cram every tool they own in there. Then they spend 20 minutes digging for a chainsaw or a rope. I use a beat up 2008 Ford E-150 and I can grab my climbing gear in 30 seconds because I only carry what I need for that day's job. Why do people think more stuff in their van makes them look more professional? It just makes you slower. Has anyone else noticed this with new guys in your field?
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carr.gavin13d ago
Did you ever try putting your gear in stackable milk crates so you can grab the one you need without digging?
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vera_murphy13d ago
Milk crates are a lifesaver for sure, @carr.gavin. I grabbed a stack from behind the grocery store years ago and labeled em with a sharpie - one for camping stove stuff, one for first aid, one for fishing gear. Way easier than my old system of just tossing everything in a duffel bag and hoping for the best when the bear spray ends up under the tent poles. Just make sure the stack is stable if you're pulling from the bottom crate, learned that one the hard way.
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