If you are going to start a new company from scratch then my suggestion is you go after the higher end customers. If you are anywhere else it is real hard to make a good living.

Middle class customers will shop your quotes on line and to other shops in order to find some one who will do it cheaper.

Started my business in 1978, 40 years ago, and I was able to raise my family and sent 5 kids to college so I am grateful for that. But, I had to put in long hours, weekends and haven't taken the vacations my friends and family with normal jobs have taken. We are not kidding when we say we often work over 60 hours a week.

So, don't do it unless you are willing to pay the price but most of the guys here wonder if the results are really worth it.