I EXCEEDED MY $20K
GOAL FOR MY 2nd MONTH IN THIS BUSINESS.
It's incredible how time flies by so quickly. I still vividly remember the day I joined this forum to embark on a business venture with an uncertain future. I dove into it wholeheartedly, unaware of what the outcome would be. I relied solely on my determination and belief that hard work and continuous learning would pave the way for success. In one extraordinary day during my second month in this business, I managed to earn $3K, surpassing my previous monthly salary as a security guard.
Over the course of 20 days, my total revenue amounted to $24.8K, with $20K in profit. This allowed me to acquire a van and order additional equipment. With two workers already on board, the arrival of my third piece of equipment enables me to have a team of three. However, as I spend my days knocking on doors, I have reached a bottleneck in my earnings, unable to exceed $2K - $3K per day. This has led me to contemplate training a door-knocking team, which serves as my next challenge and
goal for this month. Now that I have more equipment and workers than available jobs, I aim to professionally onboard and train a sales team. I have already secured someone on contract to join me at the end of this month, and I have received numerous applications from individuals interested in joining. However, to maintain a professional image and portray the presence of a full team, I intend to handle the onboarding process meticulously, ensuring it does not appear as if I am single-handedly running the company.
Consequently, I have delegated my door-knocking responsibilities to my brother. While I provided him with some training, it was not as comprehensive as the training I plan to give my sales team. This arrangement allows him to generate income while I focus on building the sales team. My current focus involves investing in software to manage door knockers effectively. Additionally, I am creating a training course, which will enable me to hire multiple door knockers without personally dedicating excessive time to train each one. By the end of this month, my objective is to hire at least three door knockers, thereby expanding my team of cleaners. While my brother and I will continue to door knock, a significant portion of our time will be spent managing the crew.
During my second month, I achieved a total revenue of $24,890, with $20,000 in profit. It's important to note that my brother only participated in door-knocking for 10 out of the 20 days.
As I approach my third month, my goal is to reach $40K in revenue. While aiming for $50K poses a greater challenge, I am curious to see how far I can push myself. Furthermore, I plan to acquire another van that can accommodate more than 10 people, aligning with the goals I have set for my fourth month.
By the end of this month, I will update this forum to hold myself accountable for my goals. Reflecting on my progress, I have acquired numerous skills that can be applied to any business endeavor, providing me with a foundation for entrepreneurial success. The formula remains the same; only the variables change.
For anyone considering starting their own business, I urge you to cease contemplation and take action. The potential losses are minimal, and in return, you gain knowledge upon which you can build your entrepreneurial journey, refine your skills, and evolve as an individual. Spare no time on what I call the "ENTREPRENEURIAL STARTER PACK," which includes perfect business cards, an ideal logo, a captivating website, and elaborate costumes. None of these are prerequisites for starting. Believe it or not, to this day, I do not possess a business card. People do not care about such details, and if someone insists on receiving one, it is merely a diversion. What truly matters is reaching out to potential clients, engaging in fieldwork, and getting the job done. THAT'S IT!
