This thread isn't going to make you rich, but if I can help ONE person here reach their goal faster I will have done my part.
As many of you know from some of my other posts, I tried my hand at wholesaling real estate a few months back with mixed success. I was successful in the fact that I got a couple deals, however I learned that it wasn't for me. The problem wasn't real estate but rather the wholesaling model.
After throwing in the towel with wholesaling I spent some time trying to think of something else to do. While trying to develop ideas as to what I could do to make my millions I became frustrated. In my frustration I decided that ANY extra money was better than NO extra money. This is money that can help me save even faster so that when I'm ready to go will have some nice padding.
I started then looking for things I could do immediately. It had to be something that required minimal effort, could make decent money, and couldn't be working for someone else directly.
After some initial brainstorming, I decided I would try and clean offices. Every job that I have had while growing up at some point had me cleaning the office and bathroom area. Not exactly awesome, but pretty damn easy.
Here is what I did:
1) To kick it off I asked the place I work at what they pay per month to have our office cleaned. Turns out the crew comes twice a week, sweeps, empties trash, cleans the bathrooms and break room and thats it. THEY DO A SHITTY JOB AND COLLECT $250 per week!!!! This is $1k a month for only a few hours of work.
I immediately explained the benefits of having me do it instead, and set my price at $175 per week. My bid was accepted and now I clean the office I work at. EASY MONEY!!! (PS: I got lucky that the contract they were in was up and they had been paying month to month)
2) I then called around to other cleaners in the area and asked for rates to confirm that we weren't the only jackasses getting hosed. Turns out this is a pretty standard rate. This takes into account what MJ and others have said about it being easier to charge businesses for service instead of individuals. If I was cleaning houses I would have to charge MUCH less, and most likely deal with more headaches.
I just told them what I was looking to have done and how much sq.ft I needed cleaned. Most were willing to give over the phone ballpark quotes. I then used this to help formulate my rates.
3) I wrote up some quick flyers, and had my buddy at staples run me off 50 business cards
4) I then called around to many of the offices in my area and let them know what I was doing. Many were interested but were still locked in contracts. This is just the name of the game. Not everyone will be interested. After calling on a dozen or so offices I hit a mini goldmine!
While talking with a potential client about cleaning the front office of his auto service center I mentioned that I had worked for a shop through out college, and that I wouldn't mind cleaning the shop portion as well for extra $$$.
This worked out PERFECTLY!! I remembered that we never wanted to hire a cleaning crew at the place I worked because they didn't understand what was truly garbage and what was important to keep and not sweep up. They also could never seem to degrease the floor properly or clean other common shop spills. He confirmed that they had been frustrated with cleaning crews in the past, but wanted the shop to look neater.
In most small towns the automotive world is actually a small community. Shop owners talk to each other. After BLOWING AWAY the first owner with an exceptionally clean work area, I was able to get extra business NO problem from other shops I contacted that were willing to pay my fee. They love the fact that I do what the other crews don't understand. I know to save o-rings and wiring harnesses that looks like garbage rather than toss them out.
I am now at the point where I can't take on anymore clients! Obviously I could go ahead and hire some people to expand but this is not my interest.
What I want to point out is that this is something that YOU can start TODAY. I'm not killing it, but I am QUICKLY building money to throw into my plan. I am making cash at times when I might otherwise by sitting on the couch "researching" (aka wasting time) on my plan.
Its only been a few months but I have earned enough for the rest of my portion for this years rent.
My short term plan calls for me to save 1 years living expenses so that I can quit my job and work on my PLAN. At this rate I have another 5 or 6 months and I am OUT!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!!!
As many of you know from some of my other posts, I tried my hand at wholesaling real estate a few months back with mixed success. I was successful in the fact that I got a couple deals, however I learned that it wasn't for me. The problem wasn't real estate but rather the wholesaling model.
After throwing in the towel with wholesaling I spent some time trying to think of something else to do. While trying to develop ideas as to what I could do to make my millions I became frustrated. In my frustration I decided that ANY extra money was better than NO extra money. This is money that can help me save even faster so that when I'm ready to go will have some nice padding.
I started then looking for things I could do immediately. It had to be something that required minimal effort, could make decent money, and couldn't be working for someone else directly.
After some initial brainstorming, I decided I would try and clean offices. Every job that I have had while growing up at some point had me cleaning the office and bathroom area. Not exactly awesome, but pretty damn easy.
Here is what I did:
1) To kick it off I asked the place I work at what they pay per month to have our office cleaned. Turns out the crew comes twice a week, sweeps, empties trash, cleans the bathrooms and break room and thats it. THEY DO A SHITTY JOB AND COLLECT $250 per week!!!! This is $1k a month for only a few hours of work.
I immediately explained the benefits of having me do it instead, and set my price at $175 per week. My bid was accepted and now I clean the office I work at. EASY MONEY!!! (PS: I got lucky that the contract they were in was up and they had been paying month to month)
2) I then called around to other cleaners in the area and asked for rates to confirm that we weren't the only jackasses getting hosed. Turns out this is a pretty standard rate. This takes into account what MJ and others have said about it being easier to charge businesses for service instead of individuals. If I was cleaning houses I would have to charge MUCH less, and most likely deal with more headaches.
I just told them what I was looking to have done and how much sq.ft I needed cleaned. Most were willing to give over the phone ballpark quotes. I then used this to help formulate my rates.
3) I wrote up some quick flyers, and had my buddy at staples run me off 50 business cards
4) I then called around to many of the offices in my area and let them know what I was doing. Many were interested but were still locked in contracts. This is just the name of the game. Not everyone will be interested. After calling on a dozen or so offices I hit a mini goldmine!
While talking with a potential client about cleaning the front office of his auto service center I mentioned that I had worked for a shop through out college, and that I wouldn't mind cleaning the shop portion as well for extra $$$.
This worked out PERFECTLY!! I remembered that we never wanted to hire a cleaning crew at the place I worked because they didn't understand what was truly garbage and what was important to keep and not sweep up. They also could never seem to degrease the floor properly or clean other common shop spills. He confirmed that they had been frustrated with cleaning crews in the past, but wanted the shop to look neater.
In most small towns the automotive world is actually a small community. Shop owners talk to each other. After BLOWING AWAY the first owner with an exceptionally clean work area, I was able to get extra business NO problem from other shops I contacted that were willing to pay my fee. They love the fact that I do what the other crews don't understand. I know to save o-rings and wiring harnesses that looks like garbage rather than toss them out.
I am now at the point where I can't take on anymore clients! Obviously I could go ahead and hire some people to expand but this is not my interest.
What I want to point out is that this is something that YOU can start TODAY. I'm not killing it, but I am QUICKLY building money to throw into my plan. I am making cash at times when I might otherwise by sitting on the couch "researching" (aka wasting time) on my plan.
Its only been a few months but I have earned enough for the rest of my portion for this years rent.
My short term plan calls for me to save 1 years living expenses so that I can quit my job and work on my PLAN. At this rate I have another 5 or 6 months and I am OUT!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!!!
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