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Bbq Bubba · 12-19-2013, 08:28 PM

From the lack of posts today im hoping you are too busy making AND selling bbq! ;)

DjPorkchop · 12-19-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

From the lack of posts today im hoping you are too busy making AND selling bbq! ;)

Yep, I couldn't say it better my self. I hope you got the go ahead today.

bigben800 · 12-19-2013, 10:35 PM

Hope it all works out. I enjoy this thread a lot!! From a fellow small business owner, trust me when I say your biggest headaches will come when you grow to the point you need to hire EMPLOYEES. Be as selective as you can, because they represent you, and will make or break you. You can't be the lone ranger forever.

marubozo · 12-19-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ak56

Just found this prophetic quote from your very first post in this thread.

Hard to believe how accurate that was, and how long ago that was.

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

From the lack of posts today im hoping you are too busy making AND selling bbq! ;)

Nope. **** hit the fan today. Mentally, I'm on the verge of breaking.

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Originally Posted by bigben800

Hope it all works out. I enjoy this thread a lot!! From a fellow small business owner, trust me when I say your biggest headaches will come when you grow to the point you need to hire EMPLOYEES. Be as selective as you can, because they represent you, and will make or break you. You can't be the lone ranger forever.

That's actually the worst part. I've got employees already, great people, and they came into this expecting to, and needing to work and make some money for their families before the holidays. And seeing the disappointment in their faces when I tell them I won't need them to work because we can't open (again and again) can bring a grown man to tears.

So I'm stepping away for a bit. I need to collect myself or I'm going to lose my mind. Apologizing to dozens of people every day about how you're not open or able to sell them food, all the while you're pissing thousands of dollars down the drain is just too much.

My wife, who is thankfully an attorney, has gone so far as to begin the legal work to sue my initial general contractor. Ultimately, had he known enough to pull the right permit from the beginning, none of this would be an issue. So the lost revenue, months of added expenses, and all of that, maybe we can get some of that back.

This whole thing is ridiculous and absurd.

bigben800 · 12-20-2013, 12:04 AM

Don't lose the force man. Those folks can find another gig. You aren't ruining their lives I promise you. I have had to cycle through employees again and again, some come back, some don't, some you fire and glad to be rid of. Remember you are running a business, and it ain't labor finders brother. Keep your head up, always remember that. If I were you I would go do something you like to do tomorrow other than the restaraunt. Sometimes you can get so frustrated with something you will hate it. When you start to hate it, start filling out your resume. Everyone believes in you, and nothing we say will make you feel better, but don't lose sight of the forest amongst all the little trees.

SkinEz · 12-20-2013, 12:43 AM

Been reading this thread off and on. Hoping to finally see where you are up and running. Looks like you have a good product, and a good plan. Dont be discouraged. Just remember everyone has a plan. Its how people react to their plans when plan b, c, d, e, f, g, and h fail. Plan i may be where everything comes together, and you will look back on the hard work and be thankful. Keep your head up, and good luck.

ssv3 · 12-20-2013, 01:11 AM

Just saw your post on my thread. Pretty late out there so try to get some rest man. I know it's easier said than done but it'll work itself out eventually. Believe me when I say I've been there when the world was bearing down my back. Wish you luck brother.

sliding_billy · 12-20-2013, 01:24 AM

So sorry brother. Your concern for others is what will make you great once this thing finally gets going.

bo_mull · 12-20-2013, 03:14 AM

Here in Tennessee I dont think a general contractor can pull a permit for ventilation system unless they have an HVAC endorsement on their contractors license. It might be different in Michigan but have you tried to contact some HVAC contractors to see if they could help you out? We had a store open up here in town that cooked and served food in the back. They had some ventilation hoods installed but the installers didn't have a license and could not pull a permit. The mechanical inspector shut them down until a licensed contractor pulled a permit. They were dead in the water for over 2 months till they contacted me. I called the inspector and he told me that the install was good and it would pass inspection, I just had to finish connecting the duct and pull the chain hoist off. So I pulled the permit and it was only $35.00. Needless to say I got a real good tip from the owner when the inspector signed off on the install. If I was licensed in Michigan, I would come up there and pull a permit for you.

Diesel Dave · 12-20-2013, 04:32 AM

Hang in there Brother!
We are all pulling for you in spirit

oifmarine2003 · 12-20-2013, 08:36 AM

I read your FB post this morning. That sucks. As a small business owner myself, I know how hard it can be sometimes. Just remember, if it was easy, everybody would do it. Remember what made you want to do this in the first place. You have too much invested in this (time, money, sanity) to give up now. Keep plugging away and in a couple of months when you are busy as F, you will start to forget about all the problems and delays. Your employees can see you are doing everything you can.

oifmarine2003 · 12-20-2013, 08:51 AM

[QUOTE=marubozo;2484507]
Sure, you may very well get done with everything sooner, but err on the side of caution because there's nothing worse than having high hopes to be open by a certain date and then encounter delay after delay, and having to constantly tell people the grand opening is going to be later and later.

.[QUOTE]

It's like to could see the future when you wrote that first post. Keep your head up. You are almost there!!!

NickTheGreat · 12-20-2013, 09:20 AM

Keep your chin up. Maybe make a menu item called the "Government" and warn people it comes with a really long wait time!

markrvp · 12-20-2013, 09:56 AM

Can you tell us what the delay now is? Was the guy you found a couple days ago not able to pull the permit? Will the inspector not approve it? This just seems way too difficult (as you probably feel too).

marubozo · 12-20-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by markrvp

Can you tell us what the delay now is? Was the guy you found a couple days ago not able to pull the permit? Will the inspector not approve it? This just seems way too difficult (as you probably feel too).

Oh, I got somebody to pull the permit, but the mechanical inspector hasn't approved it yet because he wants to "research" it first. Apparently he's afraid I'm going to burn the entire county down or something. But for fark's sake, it's just a self-contained unit attached to a concrete wall. It isn't rocket science.

12-19-2013, 08:28 PM	#706
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi.	From the lack of posts today im hoping you are too busy making AND selling bbq! ;) __________________ Owner of Bubba's BBQ & Catering L.L.C. Beer Snob I cook the #bestbrisketnorthoftexas. Get over it. #detroitporkmafia BBQ Person of the Year 2013

12-20-2013, 01:11 AM	#712
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	Just saw your post on my thread. Pretty late out there so try to get some rest man. I know it's easier said than done but it'll work itself out eventually. Believe me when I say I've been there when the world was bearing down my back. Wish you luck brother. __________________ LSG 24x30 V/O Yoder YS640 DCS 36 Gasser Blackstone Griddle Retrofit Blackstone Pizza Oven WSJ(K) WGA(P) WJJ(CU) W22(BI) W26(CL) Pit Barrer Junior Kingsford Oval (resto mod)

12-20-2013, 01:24 AM	#713
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	So sorry brother. Your concern for others is what will make you great once this thing finally gets going. __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

12-20-2013, 04:32 AM	#715
Diesel Dave Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-23-13 Location: In the woods	Hang in there Brother! We are all pulling for you in spirit __________________ [B][COLOR=Blue]Help us raise funds to feed our Veterans and Homeless [/COLOR][/B][COLOR=Blue][COLOR=Black][URL="https://www.gofundme.com/2s8fv5qs"][B][COLOR=Red]HERE[/COLOR][/B][/URL][/COLOR][/COLOR] Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring ― Marilyn Monroe

12-20-2013, 08:36 AM	#716
oifmarine2003 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Cedarburg, WI	I read your FB post this morning. That sucks. As a small business owner myself, I know how hard it can be sometimes. Just remember, if it was easy, everybody would do it. Remember what made you want to do this in the first place. You have too much invested in this (time, money, sanity) to give up now. Keep plugging away and in a couple of months when you are busy as F, you will start to forget about all the problems and delays. Your employees can see you are doing everything you can. __________________ Chris- Midwest BBQ Outreach

12-19-2013, 10:35 PM	#708
bigben800 Got Wood. Join Date: 10-22-13 Location: Panama City, Fl	Hope it all works out. I enjoy this thread a lot!! From a fellow small business owner, trust me when I say your biggest headaches will come when you grow to the point you need to hire EMPLOYEES. Be as selective as you can, because they represent you, and will make or break you. You can't be the lone ranger forever.

12-20-2013, 12:04 AM	#710
bigben800 Got Wood. Join Date: 10-22-13 Location: Panama City, Fl	Don't lose the force man. Those folks can find another gig. You aren't ruining their lives I promise you. I have had to cycle through employees again and again, some come back, some don't, some you fire and glad to be rid of. Remember you are running a business, and it ain't labor finders brother. Keep your head up, always remember that. If I were you I would go do something you like to do tomorrow other than the restaraunt. Sometimes you can get so frustrated with something you will hate it. When you start to hate it, start filling out your resume. Everyone believes in you, and nothing we say will make you feel better, but don't lose sight of the forest amongst all the little trees.

12-20-2013, 12:43 AM	#711
SkinEz On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-28-13 Location: Huntington WV Name/Nickname : Skinny	Been reading this thread off and on. Hoping to finally see where you are up and running. Looks like you have a good product, and a good plan. Dont be discouraged. Just remember everyone has a plan. Its how people react to their plans when plan b, c, d, e, f, g, and h fail. Plan i may be where everything comes together, and you will look back on the hard work and be thankful. Keep your head up, and good luck.

12-20-2013, 03:14 AM	#714
bo_mull Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-21-13 Location: Cleveland, TN.	Here in Tennessee I dont think a general contractor can pull a permit for ventilation system unless they have an HVAC endorsement on their contractors license. It might be different in Michigan but have you tried to contact some HVAC contractors to see if they could help you out? We had a store open up here in town that cooked and served food in the back. They had some ventilation hoods installed but the installers didn't have a license and could not pull a permit. The mechanical inspector shut them down until a licensed contractor pulled a permit. They were dead in the water for over 2 months till they contacted me. I called the inspector and he told me that the install was good and it would pass inspection, I just had to finish connecting the duct and pull the chain hoist off. So I pulled the permit and it was only $35.00. Needless to say I got a real good tip from the owner when the inspector signed off on the install. If I was licensed in Michigan, I would come up there and pull a permit for you.

12-20-2013, 08:51 AM	#717
oifmarine2003 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-12 Location: Cedarburg, WI	[QUOTE=marubozo;2484507] Sure, you may very well get done with everything sooner, but err on the side of caution because there's nothing worse than having high hopes to be open by a certain date and then encounter delay after delay, and having to constantly tell people the grand opening is going to be later and later. .[QUOTE] It's like to could see the future when you wrote that first post. Keep your head up. You are almost there!!! __________________ Chris- Midwest BBQ Outreach

12-20-2013, 09:20 AM	#718
NickTheGreat is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa	Keep your chin up. Maybe make a menu item called the "Government" and warn people it comes with a really long wait time! __________________ 18.5" WSM ; 22" Kettle ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (for tailgating), Weber Performer

12-20-2013, 09:56 AM	#719
markrvp Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-04-10 Location: Mansfield, TX	Can you tell us what the delay now is? Was the guy you found a couple days ago not able to pull the permit? Will the inspector not approve it? This just seems way too difficult (as you probably feel too). __________________ LSG Large IVS, 22" WSM, 18.5" WSM, Yoder YS640, Traeger Tailgater