where did the year go?

Its been odd, the year has flown by, we have settled in with our new booth, then the market changed.  Used vehicles, really started to trickle, and there are lots of reasons for that.  Interest rates, new cars picking back up after COVID etc.  So loads of people are wanting to sell their car but dont really want to put any money into fixing those things that they used to want to do, because it doesn't add the value it once did.  We get it, and we kindly adjusted too.  We have been so fortunate to work with some local companies to move from doing used vehicle (which of course we still do some) but we have been able to move into more custom engineering work, 4x4 accessories, bullbars etc. Its been a journey and we have learned a lot.  Our focus however has not changed that Tim does great work, we don't cut corners, and usually that at our own detriment as we aren't the most expensive but we aren't the cheapest.  I feel the market is is full of those that are okay with doing bad work for the cheapest amount possible and we aren't looking to roll in the mud.  I know I have had a growing amount of conversations around pricing, and its okay, we aren't going to be everything to everyone.  I think our customers are looking for more bang for their buck, and we are here for them.