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Re: Scared to quit my day job
Originally Posted by JonFD
I've been part time detailing since 2009. I stopped in 2011 due to back surgery and really hit it hard in 2012. I've quit my day job...yesterday. I'm very excited to dedicate all my time to mobile detailing etc.
Build up a client base. Do what you can to get 2-3 months of bills and necessities saved. Work hard. The money will follow.
Thanx for sharing .
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Re: Scared to quit my day job
Remember to keep track of your detailing, prompt your customers about coming back by doing follow ups such as its been x weeks since your last detail. Winter months can slow business down, but you can keep customers coming in by offering services to get salt and deicing products off the car and under carriage. Those of us that live in snow belt regions know that the products that are put on the highways when snow falls will eat away at the finish real quick if not removed in a timely manner. If you have snow in your area it can be a quick money maker if you are willing to offer the service.
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Re: Scared to quit my day job
Originally Posted by FinishingTouchA
My question to you is.. How can I guarantee myself at least 20 hours of detailing work each week so I can quit Chevron?
MARKETING!
i start from scratch , you are even luckier , you have an income to prep the business.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-8-months.html
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Re: Scared to quit my day job
JLWinter, do you have a fixed location you operate out of in the winter to provide the clients or are you mobile? Thanks.
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Re: Scared to quit my day job
During the winter I work out of my home garage, since most of my clients are within 10 miles of my house. This gives me access to hot and cold running water. The rest of the year I'm mobile.
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Re: Scared to quit my day job
Marketing gets you new business.
Networking gets you new business.
Networking in 2 forms.
Everyone you meet in the course of your life.
Every new customer you get is another source, provided you exceed the customer's expectations. That's called referrals.
Consider your friends, family, relatives, co-workers, etc. as your warm market.
Everyone else is prospecting. Your ability to stay in business depends on your ability to create an ever larger circle of people who know you, know what your abilities are, and can recommend you to their warm market.
Jim
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Originally Posted by Kyle@PrecisionPolish
If I were you I would not quit your day job until you pretty much have the clients flowing in and have about 3-4 months of savings at your regular wage to help you wish cashflow. This way you can focus on gaining even more clients and not stress about money shortage.
Kyle nailed it!
Many years ago I started a home business while I had (what was at the time) a very good full time job with full benefits. The business, which I ran outside of work hours, quickly grew to the point where it was clear that if I was serious about the business, I would need to quit my job so I could give my full attention the the business.
This is the position you want to be in. The position where the business basically makes your decision for you.
Do your details when you aren't working and see how things go. Eventually you'll either: A: reach a point where going full-time is the obvious choice, or B: end up finding out that this isn't what you really want to do. Either way, you still have your job to fall back on until you reach the point where a decision absolutely must be made.
2013 Honda Accord Touring - Crystal Black Pearl/Black
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Re: Scared to quit my day job
I do OK with detailing but had to supplement with powerwashing and minor landscape jobs. Met some great folks along the way. But 2013 is the year that I depart the game. Back to former career.
Good luck and God bless.
Happy detailing...
VT
Originally Posted by glen e
....It's all I use these days....they are buffing when I'm relaxing...and still don't get the powder out of canines!
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