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    Default any entrepreneurs?

    If so what kind of business? I already had one business that was a total loss financially but a true asset when it comes to knowledge.. now I'm preparing to try my second business idea and see where that goes.

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    what kind of business?

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    /\ Real estate, commercial Janitorial, Construction, car customization.....

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    Renaissance man, huh

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    I am planning on starting a automotive performance shop, but am debating on whether its feasible or not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by deffro
    Renaissance man, huh

    lol. a lil bit of everything

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    Quote Originally Posted by deffro
    I am planning on starting a automotive performance shop, but am debating on whether its feasible or not.
    What kind of shop? I had a shop in mind as well.. real similar to "The Hobby Shop" that you can find on military bases.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tony
    If so what kind of business? I already had one business that was a total loss financially but a true asset when it comes to knowledge.. now I'm preparing to try my second business idea and see where that goes.


    hey tony...lets open a performance/tuner shop....btw the car looks awesome with the new bumper and paint job...i'll call you later this week and get some footage of the g kickin some a$$

    later
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    Quote Originally Posted by deffro
    I am planning on starting a automotive performance shop, but am debating on whether its feasible or not.
    HAHA the same business idea that i had int he last tread that tony started

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    I had a business selling parts (mostly bodykits) for a few years. When alot more people got into it I got out so I didn't get so deep I couldnt swim I currently do bodywork and paint, but about to start paintless dent removal. Once I get that off the ground I am going to build a group of storage buildings, and if I have time afterwards a shooting range/gun store.

    I have always been the type that would rather have a few small things going than one big one. It is just more interesting that way. If I don't like something, I drop it. There are tons of ways to make money out there.

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    eBay (over $2k a month with 40% profit, maybe 10 hours a month total), automotive repair (let's just say it's going ok), and a 3rd one soooon that will be solely mine...and getting this one incorporated.

    Once any of the 3 can net me as much as my fulltime job then say bye bye to commuting & working for someone else.

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    I own Profile Computers - computer reseller. Just a side job that I have been doing for the last 5 years. It has really grown this year though. If I had some sales people in the corporate market, the cash flow would be real good for everyone involved. My products are pretty much new to 1 year old, and all brand name equipment. I stand behind my product when I offer a warranty, and this year alone maybe 2 computers have came back for problems out of 200. So thats not too bad. Anyone interested, let me know, but you have to be serious. And have serious connections.

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    Kewl. Didn't think this subject would ever come up. I own a small construction/destruction company. I do building demolition, concrete recycling, transportation and disposal of debris..pretty much a long list of stuff that comes along with the equipment, anything that pays. I am currently crushing concrete at Lindbergh Plaza, it is the reminence of what was once 28 acre tract of strip mall, before I demolished it. The name of my company is DT&R. Douglas Transport and Recycling. I've got another job over a Perimeter Center, Demo plus grading, check it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seymour222
    Kewl. Didn't think this subject would ever come up. I own a small construction/destruction company. I do building demolition, concrete recycling, transportation and disposal of debris..pretty much a long list of stuff that comes along with the equipment, anything that pays. I am currently crushing concrete at Lindbergh Plaza, it is the reminence of what was once 28 acre tract of strip mall, before I demolished it. The name of my company is DT&R. Douglas Transport and Recycling. I've got another job over a Perimeter Center, Demo plus grading, check it out.

    that good to know.... I do a bit of destruction myself....... residential though

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seymour222
    Kewl. Didn't think this subject would ever come up. I own a small construction/destruction company. I do building demolition, concrete recycling, transportation and disposal of debris..pretty much a long list of stuff that comes along with the equipment, anything that pays. I am currently crushing concrete at Lindbergh Plaza, it is the reminence of what was once 28 acre tract of strip mall, before I demolished it. The name of my company is DT&R. Douglas Transport and Recycling. I've got another job over a Perimeter Center, Demo plus grading, check it out.

    damn now that is pretty interesting, how long have you been doing it?

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    I incorporated demo into the picture fairly recently about two years ago. I bought a trailer dump the year I graduated. Demo about two years, debris transportation about 5 years. I started out with only one trailer dump and a Ford LTL 9000. Now I have the same Truck and trailer plus four others. I also have a 2 Komatsu PC400 excavator w/grapple, an old ass 963 front end loader, water truck, old ass D8-k Dozer with widetracks, John Deere Motorgrader(also old as hell) and an Eagle1400 concrete crusher. To answer your question about 5 years.

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    Nice..now I know where to go when I want to destroy something^^
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    Quote Originally Posted by tony
    What kind of shop? I had a shop in mind as well.. real similar to "The Hobby Shop" that you can find on military bases.
    a little of topic but man this is a great idea. i just recently left the military and loved the hobby shop. good luck

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    i have a business with 0 overhead..its a mobile car audio/security shop on wheels. im an on site installer. no rent, electric bill and i use my cell and during the winter....i make bank doing a shit ton of remote starts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jdm_civic98
    a little of topic but man this is a great idea. i just recently left the military and loved the hobby shop. good luck

    the hard part is the liability and the insurance

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    I run my own computer technology company and do alot of ebay selling. I was in corporate but got tired of it pretty quick. No fun unless you're getting your total value in cash.

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    got any links to your ebay auctions?

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    Yea, I'll link you up Saturday. I'm unveiling one of my new companies in a few days.

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    Real Estate, freelance photography/graphic design/ web deisgn company partnered with my cousin, and soon to be performance shop!

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    car shop and hooker
    Val for president!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tracy
    car shop and hooker



    My two most favorite things in the world..... When you gonna come by for some fun??????????????
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    Quote Originally Posted by One Tuning Tuner
    My two most favorite things in the world..... When you gonna come by for some fun??????????????
    WTF! Where did you come from? Haven't seen you in a while then I start talking about hooking and..BAM! There you are! Are you psychic???
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    Quote Originally Posted by tracy
    WTF! Where did you come from? Haven't seen you in a while then I start talking about hooking and..BAM! There you are! Are you psychic???


    Psychic? (is that what the kids call it these days? lol)



    I have been around though. Doing alot more reading then posting. You know I like it when you dress up as my high dollar hooker.... So when are you coming over for some fun? LOL...
    The XUV !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by One Tuning Tuner
    Psychic? (is that what the kids call it these days? lol)



    I have been around though. Doing alot more reading then posting. You know I like it when you dress up as my high dollar hooker.... So when are you coming over for some fun? LOL...
    I don't so house calls. You have to come to me. :idb:
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    Name the time and place....
    The XUV !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by One Tuning Tuner
    Name the time and place....
    here, now
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    Quote Originally Posted by tracy
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    I might be free this weekend

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    Quote Originally Posted by tracy
    here, now


    Ok Im on the way.... Should a put on my "Batman Costume"? Go ahead and clear off the desk cause Ill be there cocked locked and ret to rock.....
    The XUV !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by One Tuning Tuner
    Ok Im on the way.... Should a put on my "Batman Costume"? Go ahead and clear off the desk cause Ill be there cocked locked and ret to rock.....
    I love it when you wear the batman costume!!!!!


    UMMMM. We are way off topic!
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    Quote Originally Posted by tracy
    I love it when you wear the batman costume!!!!!


    UMMMM. We are way off topic!




    CHICKEN.......




    Now back to your regular scheduled program.....
    The XUV !!!

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