How many of you own your own businesses?

BandarM3 · 02-08-2012, 11:50 AM

Lets hear your story.

Personally, I work in motion picture industry, but I started a small photography company that has been making about 20k a year with minimal work. Generally about 80 hours of photo work a year.

I don't have a website and I work exclusively via word of mouth. Which over the past 3 years has proven to be very reliable for me.

My clientele include,

Museum of Contemporary Art,
UCLA Armand Hammer Museum,
LACMA,
Santa Monica Museum of Art,
Billy Farrell Agency,
Patrick McMullan Company,
Vogue Magazine,
Victorias Secret,
Vanity Fair,
ESPN,
People Magazine,
In Touch,
Style Magazine,
and so on.

Basically I'm an event photographer, I shoot celebrity parties, and event's for the big art galleries in Los Angeles. But what sucks is that I hate shooting parties! It's one of those instances where I'm great at what I do, but I don't care to do it.

So I want to hear about your self employment experiences that you enjoy!

CollinsE90 · 02-08-2012, 11:53 AM

bolinp78 · 02-08-2012, 11:57 AM

I started a dog dating service about 6 months ago called Doggie Style, we do not have a website yet.

infinitekidM2C · 02-08-2012, 11:59 AM

I sell bacon-wrapped hotdogs after doyer games.

Express · 02-08-2012, 12:02 PM

i dont own a business.. i own a CORPORATION. i make millions a year. i dont know what to do with all my cash money

Laptop CEO · 02-08-2012, 12:03 PM

i may dabble in a bit of business here and there in the comfort of my own home

MiddleAgedAl · 02-08-2012, 12:15 PM

I have a company that is developing a machine which will compress peanuts into phonograph needles.

I've invested about 800K of my own money so far, but I'm pretty sure it will be a huge success.

Comet · 02-08-2012, 12:45 PM

I pretend to own a business that is a casting agency where I end up nailing the females on the couch...
at first I was losing a lot of money until I realized I can charge people to watch me do it online.

bolinp78 · 02-08-2012, 02:00 PM

Now that we're on the subject, I've been thinking about changing the name of my business to Screw the Pooch. Does anyone have an opinion or any other suggestions?

Brain · 02-08-2012, 02:08 PM

I have a business where I buy parts for my car, use them for a while, and sell them at a loss. Business is run from my laptop. I haven't posted a profit ever. I accept paypal. Don't tell the IRS

I also sell drugs

ideliver · 02-08-2012, 02:21 PM

i look at tits and ass all day..and i get paid to do it...

infinitekidM2C · 02-08-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ideliver

i look at tits and ass all day..and i get paid to do it...

not to mention your side business selling alcohol to minors

CamelBiscuit · 02-08-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

This my friend is AWESOME!!

Mr Tonka · 02-08-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bolinp78

Now that we're on the subject, I've been thinking about changing the name of my business to Screw the Pooch. Does anyone have an opinion or any other suggestions?

How about "Fuck that Bitch"?

50/50 now bro!

CamelBiscuit · 02-08-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MP0WER

How about "Fuck that Bitch"?

50/50 now bro!

Winner winner chicken dinner!!!!!!!

OOOSQ · 02-08-2012, 04:30 PM

To my friends on the internet I'm the head of a hugely successful labor recruitment company.

To my friends in real life - I lick asphalt.

carogers86 · 02-08-2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BandarM3

Lets hear your story.

Personally, I work in motion picture industry, but I started a small photography company that has been making about 20k a year with minimal work. Generally about 80 hours of photo work a year.

I don't have a website and I work exclusively via word of mouth. Which over the past 3 years has proven to be very reliable for me.

My clientele include,

Museum of Contemporary Art,
UCLA Armand Hammer Museum,
LACMA,
Santa Monica Museum of Art,
Billy Farrell Agency,
Patrick McMullan Company,
Vogue Magazine,
Victorias Secret,
Vanity Fair,
ESPN,
People Magazine,
In Touch,
Style Magazine,
and so on.

Basically I'm an event photographer, I shoot celebrity parties, and event's for the big art galleries in Los Angeles. But what sucks is that I hate shooting parties! It's one of those instances where I'm great at what I do, but I don't care to do it.

So I want to hear about your self employment experiences that you enjoy!

I started a side business as well. Makes about $35K a year. It requires about 10 hours a week. Just hired first admin assistant for 1k a month salary. Really helps take the edge off running everything on your own.

I also work full time in a related industry.

Ali.K_BMW · 02-08-2012, 06:03 PM

16 posts have no correlation to the op's post lol WIN!

markham335i · 02-08-2012, 06:06 PM

i deal with famous people on a date to date basis

Kroy · 02-08-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ghosthi32

I own everything, including 72 virgins.

Uber V8 · 02-08-2012, 06:54 PM

Too much money ain't enough money

Alpine Whiteboy · 02-08-2012, 09:25 PM

I sell cigarettes from VA in NYC for $8 a pack... anybody need some hit me up

02-08-2012, 11:50 AM	#1
BandarM3 Registered 6 Rep 3 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	How many of you own your own businesses? Lets hear your story. Personally, I work in motion picture industry, but I started a small photography company that has been making about 20k a year with minimal work. Generally about 80 hours of photo work a year. I don't have a website and I work exclusively via word of mouth. Which over the past 3 years has proven to be very reliable for me. My clientele include, Museum of Contemporary Art, UCLA Armand Hammer Museum, LACMA, Santa Monica Museum of Art, Billy Farrell Agency, Patrick McMullan Company, Vogue Magazine, Victorias Secret, Vanity Fair, ESPN, People Magazine, In Touch, Style Magazine, and so on. Basically I'm an event photographer, I shoot celebrity parties, and event's for the big art galleries in Los Angeles. But what sucks is that I hate shooting parties! It's one of those instances where I'm great at what I do, but I don't care to do it. So I want to hear about your self employment experiences that you enjoy! __________________ Nobody but you ---M4
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bolinp78 G35 convertee 69 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2008 335i (AW) Join Date: May 2008 Location: . iTrader: (1)	I started a dog dating service about 6 months ago called Doggie Style, we do not have a website yet. __________________
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	i dont own a business.. i own a CORPORATION. i make millions a year. i dont know what to do with all my cash money
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MiddleAgedAl Lieutenant 110 Rep 418 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: sitting down, facing the keyboard iTrader: (0)	I have a company that is developing a machine which will compress peanuts into phonograph needles. I've invested about 800K of my own money so far, but I'm pretty sure it will be a huge success.
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Comet Troll Harder 393 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 997 GT3, 997 4 GTS, X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal, Beirut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Porsche GT3 [8.00] 2012 Porsche 4 GTS [5.34]	I pretend to own a business that is a casting agency where I end up nailing the females on the couch... at first I was losing a lot of money until I realized I can charge people to watch me do it online. __________________
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bolinp78 G35 convertee 69 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2008 335i (AW) Join Date: May 2008 Location: . iTrader: (1)	Now that we're on the subject, I've been thinking about changing the name of my business to Screw the Pooch. Does anyone have an opinion or any other suggestions? __________________
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Brain Banned 6 Rep 100 Posts Drives: broken Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I have a business where I buy parts for my car, use them for a while, and sell them at a loss. Business is run from my laptop. I haven't posted a profit ever. I accept paypal. Don't tell the IRS I also sell drugs
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ideliver Major 240 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: E60 M5, E71 X6M, E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E46 M3 'vert [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 [0.00] 2012 BMW X6M [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	i look at tits and ass all day..and i get paid to do it... __________________ Current: 2006 E46 M3 'vert 6-sp 2008 E60 M5, 2011 E92 328 6-sp, 2011 E70 N55, 2012 E71 X6M
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OOOSQ First Lieutenant 16 Rep 367 Posts Drives: F85 X5M / CLA45 AMG SB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	To my friends on the internet I'm the head of a hugely successful labor recruitment company. To my friends in real life - I lick asphalt.
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