I think I am going to try offering my installer 1/3 of the total labor. No base. I have him at a salary that is much too high for the amount of work that he is doing. The quality is great, but the speed is aweful. We had an understanding that the beginning of this year the structure would change to him getting a percentage of the business.

I think that he wastes a lot of time on the job, to the point where it would be hard to bill a customer for 4 hours, when the job could have been done in 2. We need to stay competetive.

Also, If we get to where we need more men, he will be able to run the crew and still get 1/3, while the help is paid out of that 1/3. This will mean that he has to keep the help working to be efficient. If all goes well, he can make a ton of money.

What are your thoughts on this plan.
Jason