Windshield Repair Forum

This info is for the new guys who are thinking about getting into WSR. I just completed my first week in the business. If I can do this, I think you all can. This is just the beginning, and I think I can build on this and make a pretty good living. I know my success this week pales in comparison to some of you old timers, but a mighty oak comes from a little acorn

First week income Gross: $519.20
Milage: 286 miles
Breakdown of income:
Roadside banners on truck: 2 days at $219.00 5 hours total
Canvass of business parks: 2 days at $260.00
Truck lettering: $40.00
2 days this week were rained out.
most Days were only about 6 hours at most

The business is out there, just go out and get it. Just believe in yourself and keep at it.

John

We are considering starting out within the next month, your post sounded encouraging, did you go independent or franchise. What was your biggest headache that we should be awaiting the challenge for. We would appreciate your or anyone's initial feedback on starting out independently.
Steve

I am independant. Biggest headache is getting set up with the networks. Everthing else has been enjoyable.

The key thing is believe in yourself and constantly motivate yourself. I have read and reread the forum, especially the building your business posts. They pump me up to go out there and get the business.

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Hey Steve,

You'll probably find that most of the participants at this forum are independents.

Personally, I feel that unless a franchise can provide you with "Branding" and heavy local/national promotion of products and services, paying a royalty and percentage of your business to a company that does little more than provide some basic training, equipment, a bit of advertising media and perhaps even some billing assistance can be a waste of money.

With a little research and effort on your part, you can startup your WSR business for a fraction of the cost that some franchises charge.

Sure, you may take a "lump" or two if you don't properly fill out an invoice with the appropriate info. for a specific insurance company, but you will have only lost a dollar or two worth of materials/supplies and would have learned a good lesson.

I do WSR part-time and don't deal with the networks. The biggest "headache" for me was answering the big question, "Do I want to do this or not?"

I started 16 years back and made

Talbert,...way to go. I just got back from Vandenberg, and can't wait to hit the streets. You news of your first week is inspiring. Man I got lots to do, vehicle signs, invoices, and a few other minor details.

Thanks for the inspiration.
Mike