By
Brian Jump
http://www.nodents.com
So you've just completed Training.
Congratulations! Youve just
completed THE hardest part
of starting a Paintless Dent
Removal or Recon business.
So good for you- the hardest
part is now behind you.
So now what?
This is the dark hole that
no one really knows about
unless youve spoken with us
on the phone or had communication
with another technician who
is working in field.
The first
step is reality- you must
judge your skills. IF you
are ready to proceed, then
the next step will vary, depending
on your goal. IF your goal
is to use Recon or Paintless
Dent Removal as an income
add on, then you can start
by securing some clients on
a part time basis. If your
skills are in need of developing,
you might consider going to
a mom and pop type of dealer
to get some more on the job
experience...you can offer
to do work for free or at
significantly reduced rates...then
after a short period once
you have your skills at a
level that is reasonable to
where you can perform adequately.
Yeah it kinda sucks when you
work
for free, but this might be
a way to get some great extended
on the job
experience...many of our trainees
have done this for reduced
rates for a week or two after
training, and then went right
to the big clients with great
success. Something to consider...
2) Now that
you have your skills, build
your clients. This will vary
depending on your schedule
and goals, so do so accordingly.
3) That should
do it- IF you have any problems
or questions regarding steps
1 or 2, simply call us- its
why we're here!
1) Risk. Yes, there is risk
in ANY business. This article
isnt about glossing over the
obvious risks. This article
is about assessing the risks
and preparing for all options
and occurances. And when you
prepare to start a business,
there are some things you
need to take into stock..
A) Cash. I dont recommend
that anyone, family or single,
should quit or terminate their
current income position and
go head first into a Recon
Business. I suggest that everyone
start part time, UNLESS you
are working for someone else
and they have guaranteed you
a salary, or if you have extensive
CASH reserves. That means
6 months worth of cash reserves.
That doesnt mean you will
NEED 6 months of cash on hand,
what it does mean is that
you will have some breathing
room for any obstacles that
you may encounter.
B) Plan.
You MUST have a business and
marketing plan in place, with
forecasts, goals and options
for success, with back up
plans. This is probably the
most important part of starting
any business, and should you
need assistance, we will assist
you, free of charge.
C) Part Time
roll out. I always recommend
that a new Paintless Dent
Repair Technician start out
building clientele on a part
time basis, by serving them
around their current job schedule,
ie afternoons, evenings and
or weekends. If Recon is to
be an income supplement, you
can continue on this path..if
it is meant to replace your
current income, then you would
want to establish a solid
book of business prior to
terminating your current employment
or income. You can do this
several ways, and we encourage
you to contact us for specifics.
D) Dont lie
to yourself. SO many people
lie to themselves, and this
can be COSTLY. Costly in terms
of not only money, but time.
And I always say, you can
make a boatload of money,
but you cant make a drop of
time...so heed the warning
seriously.
E) Choose
something you have an interest
in and will enjoy. I dont
care if it is Paintless Dent
Removal or high altitude basket
weaving...be happy, and do
something that will not only
provide for you and your family,
but something that you will
enjoy. The more you enjoy
what you do, the more you
will tend to succeed in your
efforts. Have a great time!
To recap-
You can start a business with
a family, but planning, budgeting
and having a reality check
are all neccessary ingredients
for a successful venture.
Best wishes,
and call us 1-888-992-3464
if we can assist you.
Happy Pushing!
Brian Jump
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