Finally doing my own business....

[prostock1]

Like most mechanics, I've been doing side work for the entire time I've had a full time mechanic job, which has been 30+ years.

After several jobs in the past 10 years it's very apparent that working for myself is the only employer I'll ever be content with.

So we'll see how long it lasts.

The only good thing is I'm not going into debt to do this. I have very low overhead and the only employee is my son.

[CWO]

congrats man

[orphan Shelby]

Congrats, may your endeavor be successful.

[EW]

Congratulations! Any make/model or systems specialties?

[mardyn]

Congrats on your decision...

Now, you'll work harder and longer than ever before to ensure your success, but keep the overhead cost low, watch your expenses, charge a fair price to your customers and you'll be fine.

Get back to work... less posting and more wrench turning.

Good Luck
mardyn

[TX_92_Notch]

Congrats on your decision...

Now, you'll work harder and longer than ever before to ensure your success, but keep the overhead cost low, watch your expenses, charge a fair price to your customers and you'll be fine.

Get back to work... less posting and more wrench turning.

Good Luck
mardyn

Man, is this ever true. I left my 'career' job to be my own boss and I've never worked more hours in my life. I was excited that I would be able to go fishing every other Friday, take vacations whenever I want, etc. In the end, I'll never go back to working for someone else but I've definitely got more work to do setting up a support staff so I can take time off.

OP - congrats on taking that huge first step! Good luck with the endeavor and I hope you're as successful as you want to be...

[cobrajet69]

Congrats, may your endeavor be successful.

^ this.



David

[Cooter]

You went out on your own because your time is more valuable than anyone you ever worked for was willing to pay you...

don't step into the same trap by charging less than your time is worth just to get a job!

[jefehbk]

Like most mechanics, I've been doing side work for the entire time I've had a full time mechanic job, which has been 30+ years.

After several jobs in the past 10 years it's very apparent that working for myself is the only employer I'll ever be content with.

So we'll see how long it lasts.

The only good thing is I'm not going into debt to do this. I have very low overhead and the only employee is my son.

Congrats on taking that plunge....hope it works out well for you.
Are you doing the work out of your house or have a garage somewhere?

[BLAKE]

Well, if that goofy Laser guy can do it, why not?

kidding!

[4king]

Post up your shop adress so the board can send you customers

[bubbaearl]

good luck.

#1 reason for small business failures is treating the money like it is yours .

[prostock1]

Well, if that goofy Laser guy can do it, why not?

kidding!

My thoughts exactly

I don't know Laser, but I like ridning his post about his customers. And his shop looks like a great location.

[prostock1]

good luck.

#1 reason for small business failures is treating the money like it is yours .

You're so right,
I really don't need a paycheck coming in. With that said, once all the bills are paid, any left over cash goes back into the business, or just saved for emergencies.

I'm very lucky my wife's income can cover our monthly bills.

[blandnuts]

Good luck mate!