360Booth®. I installed and designed 360Booth®. About the installation, it was critical that I did the first 200 installs by myself. I packed them; I built them; I palletized them; I shipped them and installed.
Once I learned the entire process, I found, from my photo service of 23 years, four of the most amazing, highly-detailed individuals. We’d leave from Tampa, FL, on a Monday. We typically get to the average store around 11:00 in the morning, Monday. They get right to work. They’ll do a 10, 12, 13-hour day and deliver that studio to you on Wednesday afternoon. Once that happens, we are going to request all the managers and photographers to be there, and we are going to train your individuals. Sometimes it takes 20 minutes. They’ve done this before, and we just have to show them the subtleties of the light. We can stay four hours. If that doesn’t work, after the three-day install, Monday to Wednesday, I’ll fly in at no cost and train your guys.
FAQ
How long does a 360Booth® installation take?
According to Jay Smithweck, the install team typically arrives on a Monday morning and delivers the finished studio on Wednesday afternoon.
Who should attend 360Booth training?
360Booth asks for all managers and photographers to be there when the studio is handed over, so the team can show them how to use the lighting.
What if the training doesn't stick?
Jay Smithweck says that if the training at installation doesn’t take, he will fly back in and retrain your staff at no cost.
How long does it take for a 360Booth® to be installed? Three days, with training. We ship the studio to the spot five days prior. We fly in somebody from Tampa early Monday morning. They laser-level the track and install all the track and the flooring on Monday. Even by Monday night, they’re assembling the structure. Wednesday, it is completely done, with logos if you want them. There’s training, and then he’s back home.
It’s that easy. It takes three days to install a 360Booth®.
FAQ
How long does it take to install a 360Booth®?
About three days, including training.
What happens on each day of the install?
The studio ships about five days ahead. On Monday the installer laser-levels and installs the track and flooring, then assembles the structure. By Wednesday it’s finished, with logos if you want them, followed by training.
We install an amazing amount of studios per year, and every so often, we get a city that has a fire inspector who likes to prove his worth, and that’s okay. Just so you know, we have all the information on all the ridiculous requests they have.
I find it ridiculous because it’s too much, but it’s a necessity, and if they ask, I have all the information they need and then some, with certifications.
So, if the Fire Department asks for fire ratings, burn proofs, and all their questions? Contact us immediately. I have all the forms they need to do, and we can move on to the next task.
FAQ
Does 360Booth® have fire rating documents for the cloth top?
Yes. 360Booth says it has the fire ratings, burn documentation and certifications that inspectors typically request.
What should I do if my fire department asks for them?
Contact 360Booth right away and they will send the forms your fire marshal needs.
We ship 360Booth® all over the world. For that reason, the pallet has to be incredibly durable. For one, it’s 12 feet long, four feet wide. When it is fully installed on the pallet, it’s 1800 pounds.
What kind of truck typically shows up? A semi-truck with a 40-foot container. That’s why we require a forklift. The reason we want a forklift is that we don’t want anybody hurt, pushing it around. So a forklift is absolutely required.
There are some cases where new construction can’t get the truck there. There are some other things. Just call us, and I’ll walk you through every scenario.
What kind of truck shows up to a 360Booth® delivery? A semi-truck, typically a 40 footer. We will be very clear in our process to make sure you have the sharpest time for delivery so there is no time wasted at your store. Just be clear and transparent with us, and it’s a smooth process.
FAQ
What kind of truck delivers a 360Booth®?
Typically a semi-truck with a 40-foot container.
What if a semi-truck can't reach my site?
This can happen with new construction. Call 360Booth and they’ll walk you through the options.
Do you need a forklift? Well, it’s quite obvious.The pallet is 1800 pounds,12 feet long, four feet wide. This is an extremely-built custom pallet that we build and manufacture in Dallas.
You need a forklift so no one gets hurt. You need a forklift so you can lift 1800 pounds to your location and move it.
So, why do you need a forklift? It makes life simple.
FAQ
Why do I need a forklift for my 360Booth®?
The custom shipping pallet weighs about 1,800 pounds, so a forklift is needed to move it safely without anyone getting hurt.
How big is the 360Booth pallet?
About 12 feet long and 4 feet wide. 360Booth builds the pallets in Dallas.
Discounts. On day1, I priced this product firm with no negotiating for market share. That strategy has paid off. I have 800 dealers who believe solely that I’m not going to cheapen this product, and we are not. There are no NADA specials. There is none of that nonsense. That brings integrity to the pricing, integrity to the product, and integrity from us.
What I will do, though, is everything I can to shave off every amount of dollar I can, but the only way I can do that is to visit your space. Once I visit your space, I’m able to determine how much time it’s going to take to level your floor. At that point, I can save you some money. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but everybody feels like they have to win. I get it. My dealers are winning. They’re selling 20, 25, 30 percent more cars.
Let’s focus on the product. Let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to go to the next level. I can make sure you get there.
FAQ
Can I get a discount if I buy more than one 360Booth®?
360Booth keeps its pricing firm, with no trade show specials, so every dealer pays a consistent price.
Is there any way to reduce the cost?
After visiting your space, Jay Smithweck can sometimes find savings, for example depending on how much floor leveling the install needs.
