Keven,
I will agree with Bob, Greg and Cary. This business takes time and nurture. Things don't happen overnight.
We are in our 4th year of business. Last year was the first year I took a paycheck in 5 years. Was it hard? Yes. Is it worth it. Absolutely.
Diversification has been key for us. Not only in the services we offer, but mainly in the knowledge-base we have. It's not everyday you run across a pond and lake management company who is also a registered engineering firm with the state, specializing in H&H, limnology and permitting.
Ultimately, if you want to work in this industry, you'll need to diversify your skills and knowledge.
I don't think that any one of us say these things to discourage you, but to give you a glimpse of reality. There will certainly be hard times, but the best times make up (notice I didn't say "outweigh") for the difficult ones.
Good luck to you and continue to pursue your dreams. Remember, anything worthwhile doesn't necessarily come easy.
Trent
