young buisness man

[j0ey]

I am a 24 working as a janitor. My intentions are to get a buisness up in car detailing/ window repair. But being that I make 300 in 2 weeks i'm trying to put together a low cost package that is still effective. I havent been in the field and can't get a good idea of what I can and cant live without. For example; How important is the battery system? ultraviolet lights? Is the bridge b300 worth extra money? Any advice greatly appreciated ..:eusa_thin

[scratchy]

Looks like you will be starting from scratch like I did and many others. You found the right place to get it together though! Get a complete kit, get some training and start banging on doors. You will be making that $300 in two days rather than two weeks!

[repare-brise]

Congratulations, your first step is find a company you can trust, and run with them. Second and this is the important one GET TRAINING. Third identify your potential clients, Fourth, read all you can on this forum, Fifth, practice , practice, practice, and when you are done that practice. Sixth, practice some more, then go out and sell/repair. Seventh, if you are not marketing/sales oriented, get some self help books, WSR specific training courses on selling/marketing(rockchipprofits.com for example), and practice some more, finally, don't take no for a put down, just an invitation to continue. I would start with just one service, either WSR or detailing(I would go with WSR personnaly) then add other services as time moves on if you need them. Identify your goals, and surpass them, remember that no goals mean no advancement, no results, no future, and back to the 300 a week job instead of 300 a day business. And the most important tip is Enjoy yourself, if it ain't fun it's not wort doing.

Merci

[maxryde]

Welcome jOey,
What is your location, you sound as though you could use some help getting started.
IF you can sell and are willing to spend the time to learn the trade this is a good opportunity for anyone who can do those things. That being said I have been where you are and know how difficult it can be to get a leg up so to speak.
You said you earning amounted to 300. Per every other week but you didn't speak of expenses. You will need to set some serious goals if you plan to succeed in getting out of the poverty range. That is where you are currently.
When I was young I made the kind of choices that put me exactly where you are now and I now know that I allowed the folk who ultimately took advantage of me to do so! You need to advance by first taking stock of what you are able to change, don't quit what you are doing until you have a better thing to replace the current one.
You have extra time; use it to improve your situation. A lot of guys here will tell you to steer clear of the car lots but I found if you go to auto shops/lots you can scare up some cash by just washing or what ever for the low end dealers or detailers and if you are persistent you'll get those extra $ needed to get yourself a good kit if that is what you want. Meantime the lots are a good place to test your metal for sales. The guys there are battle hardened and can be very resistant but if you go on trying you will find a way in and later the connections you make will pay off. JUST don

[j0ey]

You guys are full of motivation. Maxryde you asked a couple questions. I live in Central California, Oakhurst. My expenses are very low.. $65 for insurance, $50 for a student loan, $100 food, rent begins in september. I was thinking about renting a carpet cleaner for car detailing on the weekends to raise money for a kit. I imagine car dealers have people who do windshield repairs, maybe they'll let me watch.:eusa_thin

Thanks for the advice.

[Bois]

I see that you're in a small town but on a major highway leading to Yosemite NP. Just a thought :eusa_thin ... I would assume that traffic is heavy in the summer and that there may be a lot of motels, restaurants and car service centers in the area. People traveling to the area may need car/RV repairs, etc. There may be a market there. Chat with repair shops, leave business cards/brochures at motel & RV park desks and restaurants. How about a tent location?

Dale...

[j0ey]

I see that you're in a small town but on a major highway leading to Yosemite NP. Just a thought :eusa_thin ... I would assume that traffic is heavy in the summer and that there may be a lot of motels, restaurants and car service centers in the area. People traveling to the area may need car/RV repairs, etc. There may be a market there. Chat with repair shops, leave business cards/brochures at motel & RV park desks and restaurants. How about a tent location?

Dale...

You're right. The more I think about my situtation its almost perfect...Just got to narrow it down to what tools are vital to start. Basic bridge..so many to choose from.

[maxryde]

You're right. The more I think about my situtation its almost perfect...Just got to narrow it down to what tools are vital to start. Basic bridge..so many to choose from.

jOey,
Bare minimum you need, Bridge and injector, PRACTICE, Resins, PRACTICE, scribe, PRACTICE, Mylar or tape, PRACTICE, Sunlight, PRACTICE, Recipt book, PRACTICE, Business cards, PRACTICE, positive attitude/smile, PRACTICE, neet clothing, PRACTICE, and some practice glass, a shield from the replacement guys dumpster or a small piece of lami from the glass shop... Then when you get some good results going on sell!! But not untill then!! You can screw up your local market easilly and you don't want that!!! Not to mention the folks here on this forum speak of it ALL the time, HACKS. Plenty of those out there. Do your self the favor of not neglecting to PRACTICE!!!!
You sound determined enough, Good luck!!! Scott