>>>>He also asked if I would pick him up (his convenience) and then go pick up another vehicle out of town... this would require that I drop all that I am doing. 180. "no sorry.. I am deep in other work right now". <<<< If I want respect, I cannot be dropping things to accommodate him.
This is just childish, how is this a 180?
You are supposed to be equal partners....well 51/49, Is your denying a simple business request good for the business? Is it going to earn you respect?
The bidding the other day/week, you could not see that he was empowering you! He was working on/in/under vehicles and you plague him with calls and texts!