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Check out my latest Philippine Relocation video: https://youtu.be/O7Vweae3WME In this Sunday Mail Bag, I’m tackling two important topics for anyone in the upholstery business: how to manage your shop's schedule and what it’s really like to have an apprentice (or why I’ve chosen to go it alone for 50 years). I'll share my simple system for handling backlogs, why I insist on a 50% deposit, and my "handshake" approach to customer agreements. Plus, I respond to a heartfelt comment about learning the trade and why I believe getting behind the sewing machine is your best teacher—not a broom or a trade school. In this video, you'll learn: My strategy for shop scheduling and keeping work moving. Why a "first come, first serve" system with a deposit is essential for commitment. My honest thoughts on apprentices and why I've remained a one-man show. Tips for beginners on how to use mistakes as your greatest learning tool. If you have questions about pricing, shop management, or a specific upholstery project, let’s keep the conversation going in the comments! Support the Channel: If you find value in these tutorials and want to support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://coff.ee/oldschoolupholstery ☕ (or scan the QR code in the video). Personal Consultations: Need specific advice for your shop or a tough project? Book a 30-minute personal video consultation with me through the link above—click on "Shop" to find the booking option. Search My Tutorials: With over 300 videos aimed at beginners, I’ve likely covered the technique you're looking for. Head to my channel homepage and use the search bar to find exactly what you need! Rudolphsupholstery.com Your donation to help support my YouTube channel will be much appreciated! NEW! Please support my channel by BUY ME A COFFEE Here: https://coff.ee/oldschoolupholstery ☕ Be sure to log in to your Google account so your Super Thanks button will appear. Please hit the "$uper Thank$ Button" I don't think it's working... And the LIKE button while you're at it! Thanks a bunch! 😀 Search My Tutorials: With over 300 videos, I’ve likely covered the technique you're looking for. Head to my channel homepage and use the search bar to find exactly what you need! 🧵 LEARN UPHOLSTERY HERE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbz6eIx566u0KBN1lPZdi5HdHAsJuvLpo 0:00 Intro & Mr. Poodle’s New Friend 0:36 My Minimum Shop Charge 1:05 Scheduling Work: How I Manage My Backlog 2:10 Why a 50% Deposit is Non-Negotiable 2:58 Dealing with Customer Agreements (The Handshake Method) 5:29 Why I Don’t Give "Ballpark" Estimates 6:51 Storing Customer Jobs at the Shop 8:06 My Policy for Items Left After Completion 9:35 Support the Channel: Buy Me A Coffee 9:48 The Apprentice Question: If I Were Your Apprentice 50 Years Ago 11:10 The Best Way to Learn (Hint: It’s not a Trade School) 12:10 One on One Video Consultations 12:35 Why I’ve Remained a One-Man Shop for 50 Years 13:51 How to Search My 300+ Tutorials for Beginners 14:53 Keep the Conversation Going in the Comments #upholstery #autoupholstery #upholsterytips #sundaymailbag #smallbusiness #craftsmanship