Rob, you are exactly what needs to happen ( when ever possible my friend - actually, direct apprenticeship ( especially w you would be optimal ). Good on you ! ! !
For anyone outside of these most excellent of circumstances • •
Recommendation :
Work for any ( reputable ), Carpet Cleaning co. IICRC training must be part of the reason for hiring on - crucial. Work for this co. & learn, learn, learn. Prepare for the future circumspectively • • financially, equipment stock, bus. plan • • learn, prepare as you learn • • then apply your preparation by implementation.
THIS IS CRUCIAL :
Make yourself the ABSOLUTE best worker on the payroll ! ! !
You‘ll be promoted ( trust me - EVERY time ), you’ll make more money, but even if you don’t • • it doesn’t matter. You will be given more responsibility way sooner in to your tenure • • learn, learn, learn ! ! !
everything you asked about and are totally freaking out about ( as we all did ), lol • • will be • • answered fundamentally.