5 1/2 years ago, I posted in this very forum. I said something like “I’m interested in owning my own company one day, but don’t know where to start. Can any of you guys who started with nothing offer any advice?”
I got several replies, but one guy stood out. He told me not only would he teach me the basics of contracting, but he had a 24×40 I could use. He just wanted to make a little off the top. Sounded like a fair deal.
After some discussion and some thought, I went for it. I quit a good job with a reputable company. Had NO idea what I was doing. It was rough, really rough. Had no money to pay a descent crew, had no good work. But I kept giving 110% chasing a dream. 3 months later I was a month behind on my mortgage, working 90+ hours a week. Broke as hell. At the 6 month mark, I was surviving. At the 1 year mark, I was doing ok. At the 2 year mark, I was making what I made at my last job, but enjoying more freedom. At the 3 year mark, I bought my first brand new drill with no assistance. This is where I started to grow.
Fast forward to now, 5 years later I have 3 drills and am doing just fine! I mean it has its ups and downs for sure, but when it’s good, it’s good!!!! Has its struggles, but I am proud I made the jump 5 years ago.
Now, the same individual who helped me get started attempted to help another, bought a brand new 24×40 for him to run. The guy lasted a year before it was time to run him off and take back the machine…
Now this friend of mine has a year old machine needing somebody like who I was. Somebody to take it over. I cannot take on a 4th drill right now. My 3 keep me spread thin as it is.
I’m posting this in hopes to find that right person who is hungry. This is a tough fucking business. Starting out you have to be willing to do it all for hours on end. It is hard. But has its rewards. This is a great opportunity for the right individual.
You must live in the southeast, be willing to work under our contracts. Be productive and do quality work. Must acquire an LLC and your own insurance. It doesn’t happen overnight, we know that.
I’m not sharing my number on here for obvious reasons. Email me and explain why your a good candidate and we’ll go from there.
There’s not enough money in this for brokers, unless you plan on being the one doing the work, move along.
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