Hello all,
I know these posts are very common, and many ask for similar advice daily here. I figured I would give some background info and see what the experienced vet's thoughts are.
I live in a very unique community in Massachusetts, on an island. The average home price for a turnkey residence is a million dollars. Where I live, there is approximately 2-3 carpet and floor cleaning companies. I believe they are all truck mounts. I spoke with one of the owners, and he told me that he cannot keep up with how many booking requests and calls he gets. For example, most landscape/trade company owners on the island bring home about 250-500k a year.
My question is: Right now, I have the ability to purchase a used van, and a portable, all needed equipment. I keep hearing from many that I should not get a truck mount yet, until I get more experience. I do have minor experience, I did clean carpets for a small company about 8-10 years ago. I want to keep my full time job (benefits, pension, etc.) I want to start doing this part-time and eventually work it into a full-time van with 1-2 employees, potentially larger if capable. My current schedule is 4 days on, 3 days off. Any info and input is appreciated. Thank you!
-Charlie
I know these posts are very common, and many ask for similar advice daily here. I figured I would give some background info and see what the experienced vet's thoughts are.
I live in a very unique community in Massachusetts, on an island. The average home price for a turnkey residence is a million dollars. Where I live, there is approximately 2-3 carpet and floor cleaning companies. I believe they are all truck mounts. I spoke with one of the owners, and he told me that he cannot keep up with how many booking requests and calls he gets. For example, most landscape/trade company owners on the island bring home about 250-500k a year.
My question is: Right now, I have the ability to purchase a used van, and a portable, all needed equipment. I keep hearing from many that I should not get a truck mount yet, until I get more experience. I do have minor experience, I did clean carpets for a small company about 8-10 years ago. I want to keep my full time job (benefits, pension, etc.) I want to start doing this part-time and eventually work it into a full-time van with 1-2 employees, potentially larger if capable. My current schedule is 4 days on, 3 days off. Any info and input is appreciated. Thank you!
-Charlie