Thread: How and when did you turn pro builder?

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Originally Posted by firebird77clone

I just kind of figured peeps would be saying they turned pro :

when they started getting paid for what they used to do for fun

I've been doing this Hot Rod stuff for 40+ years and I still do it cuz it's fun.....Guess I'll never be pro if it's got to be all about the money!!!!! Oh well, I still enjoy my ametuer status!!! When it quits being fun guess I'll just have to go get a real job!!!!!!

Lots of good points on the money stuff, and of course it is important if you want to stay in business. I've always kept it really simple, provide a quality product at a reasonable price, don't go credit crazy, and don't try to start your own shop until you have enough $$$$$ bankrolled that you don't have to take any money out of the business for at least a year..... Start out with small jobs on a part time basis, build a solid reputation as an honest and reliable person and the rest will take care of itself......