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Pricing strategy, margins, and shop operations
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Repair Tech
dishwasher repair keeps coming back — what am I missing?
I've been running a small appliance repair shop, 'QuickFix Appliances', for about five years now, and there's one issue that keeps haunting me: dishwasher repai…
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Sofia L.PhoneDoc Miami4 answersSolved
Pricing & Business
[headphone repair] Is headphone repair profitable enough as a specialty?
As a dedicated headphone repair shop owner, I often get asked if specializing in headphone repairs is worth it financially. My shop, Marcus' Audio Repair, focus…
3
Priya S.Byte & Board Repair4 answersSolved
Parts & Vendors
Best wholesale supplier for Ram 1500 rotors?
Hey everyone, I'm looking for recommendations on the best wholesale suppliers for Ram 1500 rotors. I've been noticing that the ones I've been sourcing lately ha…
3
Ryan O.Irish Tech Fix5 answersSolved
Pricing & Business
How long should a typical Sony WH-1000XM5 repair take in a busy shop?
As a shop owner, I'm curious about the typical turnaround time for repairing Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones in the context of a busy workshop. Given that these head…
11
Marcus R.QuickFix Mobile4 answersSolved
Parts & Vendors
Best wholesale supplier for gravel bike hubs?
As the owner of TrailBlazers Bike Repair, I’m on the lookout for the best wholesale suppliers for gravel bike hubs. We specialize in gravel bikes like the Speci…
3
Nina K.Laptop & Phone Hub4 answersSolved
Parts & Vendors
Best wholesale supplier for Pixel Watch crowns?
As a watch repair shop owner in the heart of downtown, I've been getting more requests for repairs on the Pixel Watch, specifically for the crowns. I usually fo…
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Elena M.FixIt Phone Lab4 answersSolved
Parts & Vendors
Best wholesale supplier for iPhone 15 Pro OLED panels?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to source OLED panels for the iPhone 15 Pro for my shop. I've been experimenting with a few suppliers but I'm not thrilled about the qu…
10
Chris W.Gadget Garage6 answersSolved
Parts & Vendors
Best wholesale supplier for Apple Watch SE charging docks?
As a watch repair shop owner, I often get requests for parts for the Apple Watch SE, particularly charging docks. I run a small shop called TimeFix located in S…
8
Devon C.BenchWorks Denver4 answersSolved
Pricing & Business
What do you charge for garbage disposal repair jobs?
As a repair shop owner in a suburban area, I'm trying to establish a competitive pricing model for garbage disposal repairs. We often deal with models like InSi…
5
Elena M.FixIt Phone Lab4 answersSolved
Parts & Vendors
Best wholesale supplier for racing quad props?
As the owner of a drone repair shop specializing in racing quads, I'm constantly on the lookout for reliable wholesale suppliers for props. We work with models…
9
Devon C.BenchWorks Denver4 answersSolved
Parts & Vendors
Best wholesale supplier for studio monitors cables?
As the owner of a small headphone repair shop, I often find myself in need of high-quality cables for studio monitors, especially models like the KRK Rokit and…
11
Priya S.Byte & Board Repair4 answersSolved
Marketing & Reviews
console repair shop owners in Boston — what marketing works locally?
As a console repair shop owner in Boston, I've been trying to figure out the most effective local marketing strategies. We primarily handle repairs for popular…
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Tyler N.ScreenSavers PDX4 answersSolved