no pain no gain.
i've been an independent going on 4 years, free of the corporate strings usually associated w/ my industry. i wouldnt change a thing but it has been scary at times. the advice to pre-determine the market is everything.
by the way rodeo.....w/ yer background i dont think you'd be intimidated by anything.
good luck from el dorado!
cat, i marvel at lusk too.....i'm sure we're not alone on that.