How many people own their own business

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Reading some threads today got me thinking that we have quite a few peeps on here that own their businesses. Just cruious who owns their own business and what type/industry is it?

[plaster dave]

Plastering Contractor and Drywall

[Captain Dan]

Civil Engineering/Land Surveying, (I'm a Principal/Shareholder) :cool:

[Nubbs]

I do. It's not my primary source of income though. I figured I'd give it my best and see where it takes me. You never know till you try.

[cola]

L E C Electric co. electrical contractor

[MagicAct]

Telecommunications, LAN/WAN Networks, Fiber & Cable, Application Development Etc....
Nexus IS, Inc....

[jdogginla]

In the process of opening a dessert lounge.........all high end plated desserts and sweet martinis. Was set to go into the Grove but major investor backed out at last minute. He's an NFL player and got cut the first week of the season. I will currently keep my job that I love until my next investor comes along..........just tired of working for someone else for 80 hours a week!

[jdogginla]

Why don't all of us owners get together and buy some bad-ass expensive boat that we could kind of sponsor? In reality it could be like some kind of time share thing....I can see it now....A Nortech to run down Bling :)
All of it a write off....hmmmmmmmmmmm
You may be making a joke, but someone should. There is a market out there, a little more so in Florida, but it's there. 2 years ago, I tried to do a time-share with exotic cars. After all the numbers were put together, the insurance and liability was just too much.

[Rod-64]

We own/operate a janitorial/carpet cleaning company which serves the tri-state area........Kingman, Bullhead, Havasu, Parker, Needles, etc.........all the good boating locales! :D

[BADASS38CHEVY]

My wife and i have a auto repair and old car restoration shop in riverside,ca. we just got into restoring old 1930s-1950s travel trailers. also sell tiki palapa umbrellas on the internet.and i go to the car aution two times a month to buy used cars to sell.we work about 50 hrs a week and spend every dime living life.you only live once,so die broke. :)

[Performance 19]

General Contractor...own business for 16 years now.

[SSTahoe]

Aircraft Maintenance shop/ all repairs,alterations, Mod's. Fuel sales/ aircraft storage, flight school.......(boat fuel-100LL if you need it :D )

[OutCole'd]

Superior Moulding of Nevada
I sell trim.

[LVJAKAZ]

Drywall Contractor :D :D :D

[Havasu_Dreamin]

I sell trim.
How does your wife feel about that? :p

[clownpuncher]

Yep. The restaurant biz is a tough one, but, I love it and have a great time with it. I'm a fireman too, but, they pretty much own me.

[Mrs. casean]

Yep. The restaurant biz is a tough one, but, I love it and have a great time with it. I'm a fireman too, but, they pretty much own me.
Looks like a great place! Next time we're out that way we'll stop by!

[totenhosen]

He's an NFL player and got cut the first week of the season.
You mean he "was" an NFL player!

[Boozer]

Superior Moulding of Nevada
I sell trim.
We need to talk!

[Krazy K]

In the process of starting a video production company, starting with wedding videos and going from there!! Also, trying to get molds made of my RC Boats.

[Rock-A-Bye-Baby]

I have a wholsale semiconductor distribution biz........

[Lightning]

I am a Financial Advisor. I started my own business right out of college and really enjoy what I do. I work long hours, but it's worth - I get to help a lot of people out.

[NastyOne]

Yep. The restaurant biz is a tough one, but, I love it and have a great time with it. I'm a fireman too, but, they pretty much own me.
CP, everytime i come across one of your posts i have to look at the menu. One day im gonna have to shoot down and check it out. :D

[BeaverJ]

Custom cabinets,, mostly high end homes.....

[anxious]

I own a detailing business and a clothing company

[Performance 19]

We will be in the desert weekend of the 19-21st (in a few weeks) will definately check out the place...Thanks

[OGShocker]

I own a company which manufactures Corrosion Mitigation Instrumentation.

[tamalewagon]

Mortgage broker...before and after the refi boom.

[Unforgiven]

Why don't all of us owners get together and buy some bad-ass expensive boat that we could kind of sponsor? In reality it could be like some kind of time share thing....I can see it now....A Nortech to run down Bling :)
All of it a write off....hmmmmmmmmmmm
Thats the best Idea I have heard yet.....I was needing sponsorship for the NEW TOP FUEL TEAM I WANT TO start....I'll need it after the divorce from topless :messedup:

[valkyrie voodoo]

Residential landscape contractor, installs only. East bay, 11 years in business

[imbndvs]

I have an office equipment company in Las Vegas. Printers, scanners, faxes, copiers and storage software.

[clownpuncher]

I guess I'm surpirsed at how many people own their own business. I had no idea. I bet we could build and run our own City if we pooled our resources and talents. There's a lot more of us who haven't posted yet.
Speaking of, I haven't seen Froggystyle lately. Doesn't he own his own company too? Some sort of a marine industry business? :D
Wes, what's up with the ride? Updates man, updates.

[jdf]

i do high psi clean for trucking company's and do a few chili's and applebee's rest. bambam

[jdogginla]

You mean he "was" an NFL player!
He's been in the league for 9 years, and he will land somewhere before the deadline. :hammer2:

[OGShocker]

CP, everytime i come across one of your posts i have to look at the menu. One day im gonna have to shoot down and check it out. :D
Give me a call! I'd go there three times a week if I had a diamond lane dummy to ride with me. :D

[cdog]

I'm a realtor in Anaheim Hills, but not limited to OC. I do a lot of investment properties for clients. I try to stay away from all the gimmicks and just concentrate on doing a good job. The tough thing about this profession is that you never know if you hired the wrong person untill it's too late.

[Charley]

My company does Staging and Lighting for concerts and special events
www.stage-tech.com :D

[copperrat20]

Copper Gaskets. Mostly exhaust stuff. Started out as a partner making gaskets for my own street rods and boats. Took over full ownership 3 years ago. Now I am bored with it and am looking at starting a new bus. somewhere else.

[WetWillie]

I do the same thing. Just wondering??
Telecommunications...data networks, phone systems, cabling, etc
est 1985 :)

[rsoscia]

C-20 air conditioning/ heating contractor... been doing a/c work for 16 years last 2 years on my own.... mostly service work but will install new equipment as needed

[Some Kind Of Monster]

Computer repair, new/used builds, networking, and IT services.

[H20 Toie]

We rent large video screens to studios/conventions/concerts/award shows

[roostwear]

Old school boat stuff...... go figure :D

[Charley]

We rent large video screens to studios/conventions/concerts/award shows
who do you work for??

[ratso]

Boat repair business and sales
Used car sales
More as a hobby, but I build a new custom home every few years and sell them...
Talking to a couple of friends about opening an Old West style bar...

[GMFL]

General Contractor. We do commercial TI work. One of my POS foreman decided not to show up today, no call no show, called him several times, no answer.
Anyone on the boards not own their business and want a job (or know someone who does)? Send me an email gmfl2@hotmail.com
Sorry for the spam.
GMFL

[WetWillie]

What is the name of your company??
Charley...I think the correct question is "What is the name of your company?"

[THOR]

Forensic Science

[Magic34]

I manufacture and distribute detailing products and also own a machine shop (Billet Boyz USA).

[Dawn Patrol]

I own half of a Fire Protction Co.
We service, test, repair, certify Fire Sprinkler Systems,
and Fire Extinguishers. We also sell all types of Fire Equipment.
Been on our own for 5 years.

[ChumpChange]

I own a commercial real estate loan and business financing consulting company. I find financing for businesses, no matter who the owner and industry. My business works for all of you business owners.

[Charley]

Charley...I think the correct question is "What is the name of your company?"
My Apologies, did not mean to offend anyone... so
What is the name of your company h20 TOIE?

[GHTRIM]

Don't own but I run half (Shell Construction) of an LV Commercial General Contact Co.

[billet racing]

Trucking, warehouse. Own Billet Transportation up in Napa, CA. Service most of the wineries and thier distributors.

[H20 Toie]

Charley
The company is Background Images
WWW.bgimages.com

[Bryan Rose]

Copper Gaskets. Mostly exhaust stuff. Started out as a partner making gaskets for my own street rods and boats. Took over full ownership 3 years ago. Now I am bored with it and am looking at starting a new bus. somewhere else.
Hey Mike,
We have an unfinished transaction to complete $$$$
Bryan

[OutCole'd]

How does your wife feel about that? :p
She is fine with it. :wink:

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Dam all these owners who is hiring :hammer2:

[H20 Toie]

depends on what you can do

[MUDXPRT]

Concrete Contractor Residential and Commercial. Foundations, slabs and flatwork.

[faster]

Computer Storage devices, primarily for the IBM midrange platforms

[bigriverdog]

Independant Real Estate Appraiser working the eastern side of the Inland Empire. And yes I do cover "BEAUMONT".

[framer1]

Let me guess I own a framing business. I frame tracts :cry:

[Jbb]

I own a company that trains people in the art of being the Pixie Dust Spreader...on the Tilt O Whirl..... :cool:

[Tim_T]

Auto transport. Its my weekend thing but my other 2 trucks are always rollin.

[Phat Matt]

I own a Promotions/Advertising agency specializing in radio marketing.

[Norseman]

Manufacturers Representative, Electronics and Industrial Controls. 21 years.

[rrrr]

I own a construction and engineering firm that specializes in building computer rooms, telecom facilities, and TV/radio studio and broadcast facilities.
I have always been in specialty construction; government, university, hospitals, etc. Uh, the idea is that not everyone can do it, and therefore one should be able to make more money. It works most of the time..... :D :D
Here's the link to my website. (http://www.computexinc.com) Please ignore the press release page, we haven't been doing too well in keeping it current.... :rolleyes: :o

[jbtrailerjim]

My father and I own a semi trailer repair business. We have a shop in Fontana and we have mobile service trucks that we send out to repair trailers on site. We also sell and install hydraulic lift gates on trucks and trailers.

[anxious]

I also help out my girlfriend with her vinyl business in my free time. :sleeping:

[SPECTRABRENT]

I am broker/owner of a Mortgage Co.
Mortgage Partners of America in Chatsworth, Ca.
Brent

[coolchange]

I'm a magician.
I turn shit,
into ice cream.

[Rock-it man]

General Contractor-New Homes Grants Pass Oregon
( Always Hireing) !!!!!!!!

[RiverKitty]

RiverKitty.com (http://www.riverkitty.com) :D

[spectratoad]

Soon to be in the home inspection biz. Just got retired so off to the next adventure.
:cool:

[FRENCHIE]

FRENCHIE'S ESCORT SERVICE! :hammer2: :hammer2: :wink:

[RiverKitty]

FRENCHIE'S ESCORT SERVICE! :hammer2: :hammer2: :wink:
LOL!!! Ya! We know how you run it!!! :crossx:

[OC Ultra]

Own a Moving & Storage company in OC. Heck we just moved Christine Devine!
:cool: and if this counts I got to run with Frenchie, Tom & the crew on the original (1st) to the dam run! Well tried to run with the Big Dogs :D

[bomar76]

Well, I am a drywall/plaster contractor, but do a lot of construction management for Retail Projects.
Also am a firearms dealer and have a couple other businesses too.

[Mrs. casean]

A lot of people posting on this thread I haven't or rarely see here at the sandbar! That's great! The hubby, me and another another couple (friends of ours) just started company in the golf cart biz. It's not our full time job, we gotta pay the bills somehow till it takes off hopefully... We finally have our first fleet on the road heading our way for the guys to create some kick ass carts and sell them. www.southcoastcustom.com just starting off ... but it is more of a hobby that we'd like to see expand into something great for our futures!

[RiverKitty]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/414SCC1.jpg
:D

[Mrs. casean]

HEY RIVERKITTY! Thanks for that! I can't wait to see em! You're da Bomb girl!

[RiverKitty]

HEY RIVERKITTY! Thanks for that! I can't wait to see em! You're da Bomb girl!
Thanks Sweetie!!! :D
Your business is gonna kick some serious A$$!!!!!!!!! :D

[Midlife Advantage]

We do microwave systems integration. (?Right) thats where we install, service, and integrate different manufacturers communications systems. Mostly for Television stations, all those beauty shots you see on the news, those cameras all over LA, Vegas, etc we put them in and service them. (LAX cam, Downtown cam, Orange crush cam, Stratosphere, etc.)

[Mrs. casean]

Thanks Sweetie!!! :D
Your business is gonna kick some serious A$$!!!!!!!!! :D
Riverkitty the calendars are looking great! I had no idea you have gotten that far along on them all already! Great Job on all 3!!!

[RiverKitty]

Riverkitty the calendars are looking great! I had no idea you have gotten that far along on them all already! Great Job on all 3!!!
Calendars? What calendars??? :eek: :skull: :eek: :D

[Midlife Advantage]

You own the company Tim?
with a partner, Shaken not Stirred

[Dusty Times]

General Engineering Contractor-Lewis Equipment Services
Roads, Grading, Sitework, Underground Utilities, and also sell landscape rock and aggregates in the Kingman, Bullhead, and Havasu area.

[Sportin' Wood]

I hold the cardboard sign.
You can purchase a franchise from me, great off ramp locations still avalible.
Training,and uniforms included. Great tax free income, Flexible hours, unlimited income potential.Possible travel. On site Child care,Pets welcome.

[Mandelon]

General Contractor. We used to rehab foreclosures homes, but they quit having those around here. :frown: Still buy and sell homes and apartments when a deal presents itself... :devil:
Now we specialize in Mold Remediation, waterproofing and water damage restoration.
www.SpectrumRenovations.com

[Mrs. casean]

General Contractor. We used to rehab foreclosures homes, but they quit having those around here. :frown: Still buy and sell homes and apartments when a deal presents itself... :devil:
Now we specialize in Mold Remediation, waterproofing and water damage restoration.
www.SpectrumRenovations.com
I just had a customer ask for a mold removal and all that referral! Wish I knew about this sooner! I'd a reccommended her to you! Now I know... you're on the list!

[DAB]

I prefer to keep that off of the boards....
Tom, check PM's...

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

we own a plumbing co..
we are plumbing contractors and we do all work from garbage disposals to re-pipes and sewers.. :smile:

[al cole'holic]

I own a monastery.. :D

[bilgewiper]

Own, operate and live in a Residential care facility for developmentally disabled medical fragile kids.
"Time spent boating is NOT deducted from one's lifespan"

[Big Boys Toy PE857]

Own a Fire Protection company. Fire extinguisher sales and service, Automatic restaurant exhaust hood systems, computer protection systems, sprinkler systems, paint booth, and fire alarm systems.

[Debbolas]

Yep. The restaurant biz is a tough one, but, I love it and have a great time with it. I'm a fireman too, but, they pretty much own me.
We soooooooooooooo HAVE to go to Clownpunchers resturant!!!
We should all meet there for a Hot Boat party!!! :wink:

[Magic34]

[QUOTE=OC Ultra]Own a Moving & Storage company in OC. Heck we just moved Christine Devine!
Which one?? My inlaws own 3 Allied agencies in AZ.

[Mrs. casean]

We soooooooooooooo HAVE to go to Clownpunchers resturant!!!
We should all meet there for a Hot Boat party!!! :wink:
I'll join ya!

[C-2]

I worked for and then bought an investigation agency founded in 1930 at Los Angeles.
I no longer have any employees and work for myself - I decided to get out of the babysitting business.

[core attitude]

Identity marketing company....I basically provide anything a business needs to market themselves or their product and also consult to increase roi for those using ad specialty and promotional products.

[mxbundy]

Own a vintage mx parts company that specilizes in Yamaha YZ`s.
X-tremevintageyz.com
And own a machine shop, we make those new tripple clamps foe TRU-TECH that has been in all the major mx magizines lately.
bundy

[ECeptor]

Not yet...but have a couple of ideas in the works.

[Pie Man]

In the process of starting a glass shop,
Custom Shower/Steam Enclosures & Mirrors and small commercial. Been doing it for 15 years for other people and watching their wallets get fat and mine gets thinner. Time to take the risk. The way I see it, cant complain until I see the other side.

[Charley]

Charley
The company is Background Images
WWW.bgimages.com
Well then I know you! lol..... I have done work in the past with Steve Miller when he was at PSL... We have provided Truss structures to hang LED Screens on a quite few jobs, as well as renting plasmas from him.... So can I assume Steve is with you now?
Feel free to call me anytime if you wanna talk shop or even better BOATS!! ;)
Charley Guest
(562)407-1133 Office
(714)317-9371 Cell

[68campbell]

Commercial printing company and a bar

[prosthogod]

Does owning your own Dental practice count?

[mxbundy]

Hey Cooperrat,
Check your pm`s.
Bundy

[RiverKitty]

Does owning your own Dental practice count?
Of course it does silly boy!!! :D :p

[superdave013]

we own a plumbing co..
Hey, me too! lol
High Performance plumbing products for all your high end toys!
www.sweetperformance.com
http://www.sweetperformance.com/Images/1bf6c7b0.jpg

[RiverKitty]

Hey, me too! lol
High Performance plumbing products for all your high end toys!
Hey SD...where's your avatar?? :confused:

[superdave013]

Hey SD...where's your avatar?? :confused:
I've been rockin a ghost avatar for sometime now. Seems to match everything. :)

[RiverKitty]

I've been rockin a ghost avatar for sometime now. Seems to match everything. :)
Well, I miss your old one. :(

[fat rat]

R.C. Restoration Co............bringing your old furniture back to life. :cool:

[manuel]

I've been doing hair since 1973, left LA and moved to Alabama in '88 opened my own shop in '90, now I get to deduct the cost of graphics on my boat and bikes, and have a legimate excuse to photograph beautiful women posing on my toys, Manuel
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/950Cycle_1.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/950DCP01704.JPG

[RiverKitty]

Dang Manuel! You got one of the BEST jobs!!! :eek: :D

[lucky]

I've been doing hair since 1973, left LA and moved to Alabama in '88 opened my own shop in '90, now I get to deduct the cost of graphics on my boat and bikes, and have a legimate excuse to photograph beautiful women posing on my toys, Manuel
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/950Cycle_1.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/950DCP01704.JPG
a male hair artist in "where" :jawdrop: omg- I would not suggest playing in benchracers - they'd have way tooo much fun with that one :jawdrop:
Ps wife owns a saloon - bushwhacker mo's We just moved her shop and are going to have some t's made - bushwhacker mo's - No muff to tuff - lmao
or bushwhacker mo"s
fixing hair don'ts with hair dew's :D

[BENZEEN]

Own and operate an Insurance Brokerage.

[Outnumbered]

a male hair artist in "where" :jawdrop: omg- I would not suggest playing in benchracers - they'd have way tooo much fun with that one :jawdrop:
Ps wife owns a saloon - bushwhacker mo's We just moved her shop and are going to have some t's made - bushwhacker mo's - No muff to tuff - lmao
or bushwhacker mo"s
fixing hair don'ts with hair dew's :D
Damn Lucky, beat me to it. LMAO :2purples:
Just joshin Manuel. Sounds like a good gig with low stress.
OL

[Outnumbered]

I've been self-employed for over 10 years as a Real Estate Appraiser, Loan Officer, and Realtor. Could not see my self punching a time-clock.
OL

[a catered life]

own a small catering company with wifey it pays all boat bills with enough left over for hot dogs and beer what a great life :cool: www.food4ucatering.com (http://)