Things break. In a robust economy, people toss it, and get a new one. In a recession or depression, people fix what they have. What can you repair for others, that will make you $200 a day? Dozens of items! And you can quickly learn how to repair everything in this article in two weeks or less. The trick is to pick something with high demand – that is, a lot people need it fixed. Learn to fix it, and write your own ticket.
What can you fix? Get a narrow focus so you can get this done. That’s the trend anyway. There is now a franchise which specializes in cleaning tile and grout – that’s all they do. What will you do? Will you: Fix and re-paint front doors only, make cabinet repairs only, repair game boxes only, repair bicycles only, repair computers only, remodel closets only, repair storage sheds only, repair fences only, repair pool equipment only, repair concrete only, repair asphalt only, repair bathtubs and sink surfaces only, repair masonry only, repair furniture only, repair iPhones, iPods, and iPads only, replace light fixtures only?
Each one of the above specialties and a million more, should make you $50,000 a year before taxes, and $100,000 a year if you really hustle. Hard to believe? Listen, even hauling junk away is now a franchise! People want specialized, targeted help, and they want it when they want it. How will you learn the repair or service you pick? First, think of an area where you may already have skill. If that doesn’t work, almost anything can be learned on the internet. As to the household type repairs, you can get books or attend workshops at Lowe’s and Home Depot. Small bathtub and sink chips can be fixed with a kit from those stores. Fence repair supplies and know-how are available there as well. DIG in your creative will to find a way to get the education. Once you have learned it, “You Own The Skill”. What can you make?
How big is the demand? BIG, for everything above. For example, my son does iPhone, and iPod Repair. On a recent Saturday, he placed some free ads. By Tuesday, $2,000 in repairs called him. My son averages about a $40 net profit for each repair he does. The average repair takes 10 minutes. Fence repair spring tx? HUGE! If your dog is getting out you want it done now and you pay – a $150 minimum would be cheap!
Warning: The hardest thing about having your own business is self-discipline. No one is going to make you put out more door flyers, run more ads, or do one more repair before Sunday. The other side of that is wonderful – it’s life without a boss, or even an alarm clock! Need a raise? Make it happen.