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Real Estate Agent with Discovery Real Estate Ltd. - "Homes By Jones"

I recently met two young men, friends of a friend of mine, who were quite confused at what to do with their lives.  They had met each other while serving in Afghanistan. Neither of them had been to college.  One had made good use  of his military, by becoming a highly skilled Electrician, but felt his future in this field might be limited. 

 

They were thinking of teaming up and going into some sort of business, but again they were stumped as to what type of business.    I pointed out that opportunities , despite of the gloom ad doom in the media, are still good for dedicated hard working individuals.  I also pointed out that even though the economy is faltering, there is still a lot of opportunity for those in a service industry.  Whether you have a college degree or not, there is still plenty of opportunity for the entrepreneur who wants to go into business. 

 

What are service businesses ? 

What about Repair Services, I couldn't repair A Garage Door, Photocopier,or Microwave to save my life, heck it's all my wife can do to get me repair a faucet.  I told the young men with a little Training a person can carve out a tidy career in the repair industry.  I also told the one  young man that with Training as an Electrician that he's got the world by the tail today.  He can work any place he chooses, or start his own Electrical business: The sky's the limit in this field.

 

I also remebered to mention Sales, with all of it's tributaries, which include the real Estate industry.  Now, I know what you are all saying, starting Real Estate  in this economy "Suicide",   NOT SO, while there are more Foreclosures than we have seen in a longtime, that in it's self represents opportunity, not only that but consider that everyone has their own Sphere of Influence. Again it comes down to and work and Dedication.  

 

How many of you have already diarized your 2009 Calendar, or even given a thought to completing a business plan for next year?  I asked this of one of the Realtors n our office, he said , Oh Yeah, "I'm going to show up in the office every day"  Well I hope you all plan a little better than that or we likely won't be reading your Blog's next year.  The harder I work the Luckier I get!

 

Bill

Comments (3)

Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Very true!     Luck is also about persistence.    Am off to get on with that biz plan.

Nov 27, 2008 12:28 PM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Bill, love the hat! Sounds like you are a very positive person with goals which I have no doubt you will meet. Great that these 2 guys met you and got some excellent advice.

Nov 27, 2008 01:33 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

You should have started AND ended your post with "The harder I work, the luckier I get." I've never believed in luck, but I have found that I sure do have a lot of good luck due to the work I do.

I not only have a business plan that includes a marketing plan, but I have plans for each day, each week, each month, each quarter, each year, and a five-year plan. I've pretty much proven to myself that if I accomplish each daily plan, everything else falls into place.

Dec 07, 2008 06:43 PM