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Sorry for the long post.
I`m looking for advise on whether to expand my detailing business to full-time?
I currently detail 2-4 days a week, work my regular job 3-4 days a week. The regular job is a delivery driver for the largest grocery distributor in the world. While the compensation is good, the (in my opinion) sacrifices aren`t worth it. Days are generally 12-16 hours, very labor intensive, and the whole huge corporation issues to deal with have really got me frustrated. I`ve been with to company for over 20 years, have almost 5 weeks vacation, a pension, 401k, and other benefits. My thought process is why am I wasting all the time, labor, and efforts for someone else to benefit, if I focused these items on my own business I would reap the rewards.
Now the detailing business is extremely busy, I`ve only had 2 slow weeks in January. Other than that it`s been full tilt every week. The large truck detailing/polishing is growing, I would like to expand the aviation side as well, I`ve been approached by several large machinery contractors about cleaning equipment. I am losing business almost everyday because I`m scheduled to far out (almost 2 months), people want their car cleaned now, not in July.
We have the "S" corporation set up, accountant is currently getting the tax structure built. The two biggest issues for me is obviously money, then health insurance. The wife has a pretty good job she enjoys in the healthcare industry, she can get insurance although it`s a little more costly than mine. So I guess the question comes down to money. I love and have a passion for making things shiny, I started shining cars when I was about 12 years old, and it still brings a great deal of satisfaction, especially when a customer picks up their car, and they are ecstatic with the results.
So my big question is for guys who have done this before I guess, is there anything I should look out for, is it worth the trouble, did you lose that passion after doing it everyday? I`m not looking for a rock solid answer, just some guidance, and maybe clarification. Thanks, Rob.
Sorry for the long post.
I`m looking for advise on whether to expand my detailing business to full-time?
I currently detail 2-4 days a week, work my regular job 3-4 days a week. The regular job is a delivery driver for the largest grocery distributor in the world. While the compensation is good, the (in my opinion) sacrifices aren`t worth it. Days are generally 12-16 hours, very labor intensive, and the whole huge corporation issues to deal with have really got me frustrated. I`ve been with to company for over 20 years, have almost 5 weeks vacation, a pension, 401k, and other benefits. My thought process is why am I wasting all the time, labor, and efforts for someone else to benefit, if I focused these items on my own business I would reap the rewards.
Now the detailing business is extremely busy, I`ve only had 2 slow weeks in January. Other than that it`s been full tilt every week. The large truck detailing/polishing is growing, I would like to expand the aviation side as well, I`ve been approached by several large machinery contractors about cleaning equipment. I am losing business almost everyday because I`m scheduled to far out (almost 2 months), people want their car cleaned now, not in July.
We have the "S" corporation set up, accountant is currently getting the tax structure built. The two biggest issues for me is obviously money, then health insurance. The wife has a pretty good job she enjoys in the healthcare industry, she can get insurance although it`s a little more costly than mine. So I guess the question comes down to money. I love and have a passion for making things shiny, I started shining cars when I was about 12 years old, and it still brings a great deal of satisfaction, especially when a customer picks up their car, and they are ecstatic with the results.
So my big question is for guys who have done this before I guess, is there anything I should look out for, is it worth the trouble, did you lose that passion after doing it everyday? I`m not looking for a rock solid answer, just some guidance, and maybe clarification. Thanks, Rob.
