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Hey Guys,
I was wondering if there are any Welders out there that are in business for them selves? And if so, would you like to share some of the good products you build that are profitable for your company? Awnings, Fences, Stairs etc. I am curious about going in to business for myself. Thanks
 
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dosswelding and camjeep

I agree. Ive been in shops and construction for about the past five years.
I am Interested in building some type of product to be able to sell to customers. Maybe along the lines of Fork Lift buckets, Farm Gates, Tables Maybe some CNC Work. All I got right now, as far as my business is an ahp200x a grinder and a work bench. Now I'm looking for the customer

A buddy of mine has a small Sign fabrication shop in ATL GA. 2 employees as of right now. Business is good. He said he's going to bring me in for metal work. Im trying to work out a deal where I can get paid a commission on each project. If not i will continue my day time welding and fabrication job until i get customers and am starting to make money on the side.
 
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BLUECOLLAR said:
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camjeep3 said:
YES! When I started out I would do mobile work, as well as jobs in my small shop. CNC plasma, fab etc.... After a few months, I took my mobile rig apart. and quit doing it all together. I could not comfortably bid mobile jobs, because of the unknowns. But I regularly was finishing jobs in house, in half the time I bid. Meaning I was getting paid for "20hrs" in a 10 hr day...
also, Contacts are huge. Talk to anyone you know who is in business or might be in a position where they would hire your services. And then go find more of those people.
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dosswelding and camjeep

I agree. Ive been in shops and construction for about the past five years.
I am Interested in building some type of product to be able to sell to customers. Maybe along the lines of Fork Lift buckets, Farm Gates, Tables Maybe some CNC Work. All I got right now, as far as my business is an ahp200x a grinder and a work bench. Now I'm looking for the customer

A buddy of mine has a small Sign fabrication shop in ATL GA. 2 employees as of right now. Business is good. He said he's going to bring me in for metal work. Im trying to work out a deal where I can get paid a commission on each project. If not i will continue my day time welding and fabrication job until i get customers and am starting to make money on the side.
 
Discussion starter · #29 ·
seems like i don't really know how to work the forum right quite yet... Got some posts that make no sense.. beside the point..


dosswelding and camjeep

I agree. Ive been in shops and construction for about the past five years.
I am Interested in building some type of product to be able to sell to customers. Maybe along the lines of Fork Lift buckets, Farm Gates, Tables Maybe some CNC Work. All I got right now, as far as my business is an ahp200x a grinder and a work bench. Now I'm looking for the customer

A buddy of mine has a small Sign fabrication shop in ATL GA. 2 employees as of right now. Business is good. He said he's going to bring me in for metal work. Im trying to work out a deal where I can get paid a commission on each project. If not i will continue my day time welding and fabrication job until i get customers and am starting to make money on the side.
 
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