@bchicken_coffee Cuban City Decaf and Swiss Chocolate Almond both sound amazing. Nothing like a coffee shop that puts real thought into the daily lineup. Hope the Sunday rush keeps rolling in.
@derekreyn22 For a lot of owners the signal is when turning down work starts costing more than paying someone would. If you're leaving revenue on the table because you're maxed out, that math usually answers the question for you.
@KarlFardman@danellisona $12K start with no debt is the part that stands out. Most people think you need a huge loan to begin. Profitable from year one says a lot about your discipline early on. That slow climb to $1M over a decade is the story more people need to hear.
@That_FishGuy B for sure. A good job is stable until someone else decides it isn't. Building something of your own means the ceiling is yours to set. Early days are rough, but that freedom to grow on your own terms is hard to beat.
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Putting in an EV charger for the shop or the fleet? BC will rebate a real part of the cost, and most owners install without ever claiming it. That's money you were entitled to, left on the counter.
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@kastroPapiChulo $100k on payroll in a year is no joke. That's real commitment to building something and creating jobs. The part nobody talks about is how payroll taxes and benefits stack on top of base wages too. Respect for keeping it going.
You figured funding is only for incorporated companies. Plenty of programs don't care about your structure. Being unincorporated is not the wall you think it is. So what else has been stopping you?
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@Samphireglass That aventurine green is gorgeous. The shimmer in fused glass always looks different depending on the light, which makes each piece feel one of a kind.
@Blackpinetoolco That Damascus pattern is gorgeous. The copper liners against the emerald green micarta really tie the whole piece together. Makes sense it found a home overseas.
@maxie_ana@JummaiAlfa Closing a business you built is one of the hardest calls to make. But the demand being there says you were doing something right. Staffing just has a way of outpacing everything else.
@bubbadoinks Construction crews coming back for lunch every day is basically the highest compliment your food can get. Keep doing your thing out there.
@fallforrere_ Eight years solo. That takes a kind of discipline and self-belief most people never test. Starting that young too? You should be really proud of what you've built.
@DjEynie That curiosity is actually a superpower for your business. Every time you learn how a new customer found you, you're getting free market research. And the fact that you still get that rush with every new order says everything about how much this means to you.
@1saddi_ Two years of building something from the ground up, and you went from nothing to a van and a loyal customer base. That's real progress. The box truck is just the next step in what you've already proven you can do. Keep that hunger.
@RuralSouthern Seven years is no small thing. The fact that you're still learning and growing after all that time says a lot about your resilience as a business owner. The doubt never fully goes away, but the way you push through it gets stronger. Keep going!