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I need and take it from there . That ’ s what I love about locksmithing , there ’ s always something new to learn and more money to be made offering an additional service . It makes sense not to turn down work in the future and learn the skills I am missing .
The unusual surname ‘ Le-Surf ’
It ’ s French , and I wish I could say it ’ s means something great , but it means ‘ No title and no wealth ’ which is kind-of dull . I like it though because it ’ s easy for customers to remember and it sounds a bit posh and interesting .
Success in locksmithing
My success in locksmithing is largely due to my wife Sharon . She not only supported my career change and working for myself but also assists on major jobs as a locksmith herself .
‘ Keep training and don ’ t give up ! Locksmithing took me time to master , but perseverance paid off ’
Sharon handles quotations , accounts , and admin , making her the backbone of my business .
The gaining of a significant project , involving the replacement of 168 digital locker locks at a university , was largely due to Sharon ’ s efforts in preparing a comprehensive tender . The failure of the digital locks was attributed to battery depletion . Despite competing against larger companies , the tender submission stood out . The meticulous preparation of the tender document and the acquisition of necessary licenses and insurances were key factors . The project was completed over weekends , replacing all digital locks with traditional ones . The quality of work resulted in an annual contract for servicing , repairing , and maintaining the lockers .
Advice to new locksmiths Keep training and don ’ t give up ! Locksmithing took me time to master , but perseverance paid off . Practice makes perfect . Use your spare time to pick locks ; everyone starts somewhere . Patience is key . Initially , I was too heavy-handed , but I learned to be meticulous by easing tension and handling things lightly . You ’ ll find your way too ; locksmithing is a journey .
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DECEMBER 2024
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