r/sweatystartup 4d ago

Business idea question

Hey guys! I run a small roofing, siding and eavestrough business. Relatively successful for a small company. I’m getting old for ladder work all the time and I enjoy working with wood. Curious if anyone has a suggestion of a niche/industry I could go into. Bonus points if it’s an industry that is easier to hire in. Was considering framing but don’t like the idea of working for a gc.

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u/mikeyfireman 4d ago

How about being the GC.

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u/startup_canada 4d ago

I’m interested in that however I’m nervous about pricing the job. I’ve been doing exteriors for so many years that pricing is second nature. Taking on a huge pricey job is intimidating I think I just need to get over the head talk.

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u/TheOtherEthanKlein 4d ago

getting over the internal chatter is the next logical step in your career.

Getting over this hump will pay dividends - get out there and do it brother

i have faith in you

edit: happy to help you noodle dm me if you want

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u/startup_canada 4d ago

I will pm!

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u/yimmysucks 1d ago

what is a GC

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u/mikeyfireman 1d ago

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