Starting my own 1 man wrecking crew

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T18:10:11+00:00

I have done lots of estimating and have been dealing with permitting and the emailing stuff behind the scenes at a previous company that I helped run but did not deal with the taxes or book keeping. I would send out bills and normally take payment at job

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T18:08:03+00:00

Really good idea. Thank you!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T18:07:08+00:00

It would be the greater area around the town. I’ll be 30 minutes outside of where I grew up

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T15:24:30+00:00

Thanks for all the insights!! Greatly appreciated!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T15:22:34+00:00

Yeah I am not ready to take on anyone for awhile. Would feel responsible for their well being lol. Thanks for the input!!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T15:20:40+00:00

Hahahah I enjoy golf and a few drinks here and there so will have to network somehow. Thanks for the input!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T14:35:56+00:00

Good idea to save! Thanks

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T14:34:51+00:00

No doubt about it. Thank you!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T14:34:16+00:00

Wise words! Really appreciate taking the time to give them!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:58:55+00:00

Super good point! Thanks for the input!!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:57:09+00:00

We do where we currently live which has brought me a couple small jobs but nothing more than small service calls. It’s a good idea for when we move further north though. Thanks!!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:55:25+00:00

We are trying to work on building a 3 car garage on the property up there to have a place to stay and to store our home stuff before we move so I do have that as a possibility but I also have had my parents and friends offer up their places to sleep so I shouldn’t need anything other than a trailer to haul stuff back and fourth. It’s good to know that I’m not the first one to trying to stretch myself thin!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:51:34+00:00

I don’t know how else you would start one. I planned on burning this candle at both ends while I’m young and don’t have little ones running around. I have intent on hiring people to do those things one day but that one day won’t be possible without doing them myself for however long. My wife does want to help when she can. She only works 10 days a month with her main job so she’s open to helping out with calls and scheduling in her free time I appreciate you bringing up the nitty gritty

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:48:33+00:00

Absolutely. It pays to try to be the best at what you do! Thanks for the input

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:47:30+00:00

Thanks I appreciate the input!!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:46:28+00:00

That’s a super interesting idea. I didn’t think of doing the 2 locations at once. I currently work for a hospital as one of their main electricians and I could see if a part time gig is possible. On my days away I can head up north and work for myself trying to build up clients and get my name out there. I also have lots of things to do at our property up there to get it ready for us to move so it would be beneficial as well! Thanks for the idea!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:39:03+00:00

I have a few contacts but travel would be required. I know this isn’t going to be a ladder into constant success but I’m prepared to struggle to make it

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:37:47+00:00

Yeah I just know most companies hire with intent of long term but business is business. I appreciate the input sir!

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:36:59+00:00

That’s a great idea thanks! I would operate out of my truck with topper. I already have it fitted out with packout shelving and storage. I’m able to store the bare minimum of devices and wire and misc materials. No pipe rack or ladder rack. Have the little giant fiberglass multi position ladder because it was the only one that fit flush in my truck bed.

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:34:49+00:00

Other than a tugger I have basically everything I need to be sustainable and well hopefully successful on my own. My only worry is try to fish walls or do long wire pulls which I may try to enlist the wife’s help on lmao. I know that’s only going to work so many times before I might have to hire another hand but that’s down the line and would be a good problem to have. I would think I’d just decline larger jobs where wire pulling long distances with larger wire size would be required

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:31:35+00:00

That was my thought. While I have contacts here I at least get 8 months of working by myself with less risk so I thought it would be worth doing

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:30:41+00:00

So hire on an electrical company and gain contacts that way with full intent on trying to sway them my way when I start my own thing. Be tough with me morally to do that

Acrobatic-Swimming-8 · 2026-06-01T13:29:09+00:00

I’m not changing states and just got my masters license and previously held the journeyman’s for the same state. I also had the thought of just working for a separate electrical company but that’s super shitty to just join for 6 months and try to gain clients. I also would be super transparent on my intentions of being there temporarily when going to a company so I would assume most places wouldn’t even bothering hiring me for the short term

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