I need the mud room painted in my house.


So I called 3 local painting companies to get a quote.


Here is what I got...for the EXACT same painting job.


- Quote #1: $1,300 all in (Sidenote: I almost fainted)

- Quote #2: $675 for labor, but I need to provide the paint and supplies

- Quote #3: $950 all in but no idea when they can even get to it


Is this some kinda joke? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!


So, after picking my jaw up off the floor, I settled on Quote #2.


> I called the company back. No answer.


>> Another phone call. Crickets.


>>> A third phone call, text message and voice mail.


STILL no answer.


I haven't heard from this guy in 5 days.


Tired of waiting, sooooo....I tried calling one of the other two painting companies.


SAME THING HAPPENED!!!


Will someone reading this -- literally anyone -- please buy a dad-gum painting company in Houston???


I'll even bring the paint!


This is your friendly reminder that the world needs more Searchers.


Thank you for coming to my TED talk.


- Grant