A lot of these guys have been barely making it for years and then you come on here asking for advice and tell them you are going to cut thier price by 15% to take thier work away from them. And you don't understand the hostility? Here is the first rule of contracting, "only give as much information as necessary to get what you want". Also, your brother in-law that is giving out info, if it isn't illegal, it's immoral and I'm sure corporate would take a dim view of his actions. You are putting your future earnings, health and well being, his job and reputation on the line by running your mouth.
Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Winston Churchill
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