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  • The Dreaded No-Show

    Hi Folks,

    This year, I’ve been reworking certain aspects of how my workshop runs, and I’ve come up against an unusual problem. I was curious to hear if others have had similar issues as well as what you decided to do about it. It’s really sort of a good problem to have, but a hurdle nonetheless!

    Last year, I went back to operating the workshop…

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    Richy, Bryan Parris Parris Guitars and Al Pachter Al’s Guitar Workshop
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    • Hey Kev,

      I feel your pain. I have a busy repair business in downtown Toronto and sometimes get more work coming in than I can handle in within a reasonable time frame. I’ve only been operating for 5 years and seem to have a good reputation. Plus I’m in a busy city with lots of musicians and wealth. Seems like a good problem to have of course,…

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    • Hey Kevin, Great post! My favorite topic! I’ve posted on my booking system so you can probably find that in a search but here is a summary, and I am happy to schedule a video or phone consult as well, to discuss and brainstorm. The system I developed for my shop has resulted in a drastic improvement in all aspects of the business and has helped…

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