September 7, 2025 – Daily Recap

This was one of those “up before the sun” kind of Sundays. Not exactly how I dream of spending a weekend, but hey—this is the business I signed up for. The funny part? Today started with a mistake I’d made weeks ago while on vacation in Greece, and somehow it still turned out alright.

The Tent Panic That Wasn’t

So here’s the deal: I accidentally double booked our 30x45 pole tent for today’s client. Total panic mode—I even got a backup quote for a new tent just in case. But during a walk-through, the client and I realized they couldn’t even stake at the venue. Crisis averted.

And it turns out, Friday’s client couldn’t take a pole tent either. Double crisis averted. We ended up installing a weighted 20x60 tent instead, which not only fit the site but also bumped up their bill. Win-win.

Early Call, Big Setup

My guy and I were on-site at 6:30 a.m. sharp, locked and loaded, ready to start building. Three hours later, we had that tent standing tall and ready for their 10 a.m. start. Since I had help, I seized the moment to grab one of the solo table-and-chair pickups from Thursday. Flexibility is everything in this business.

The Reality of Margins

Here’s where the numbers matter. For the big tent job, I paid my guy extra for early morning and Sunday work but still cleared nearly a 90% margin. Even if I’d stayed home and paid two people instead, margins would’ve landed around 85%. That’s the kind of math I like.

On the other hand, the table-and-chair gig was another story. Margins barely cleared 66%, and if I hired it out, they’d sink below 50%. Simple jobs don’t always make financial sense—but the client was thrilled, tipped us, and even said they’d referred us to friends. A good review could make that one worth its weight.

Breaking It All Down

It was Falcons game day in Atlanta, which meant traffic was a nightmare. My guy showed up a little late for teardown of the 20x60, but we still broke everything down in two hours. Back at the warehouse, we unloaded and even prepped gear for tomorrow.

It was a long Sunday, more labor than I’d prefer on a weekend—but perspective matters. Someone else would be happy for the hours and extra pay, and at the end of the day, I’m building something bigger than just one Sunday’s sweat.

Until next time
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