I have time and 100k. I’ve always done reselling for a side income and sometimes it has surpassed my main income.

However, it’s inconsistent and I feel like it may not be something that you can grow into an actual business, so I’m looking for ideas. Thanks

  • goaelephant@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    This will never go out of fashion. Assuming rent is $5k/mo you have 6mos of rent. $70k can get you a CNC machine, a press/stamp, lathe, a pipe bender, a welder, etc and probably some raw metal to inventory. It wont “pay for itself” within months but probably within a year or two, maybe sooner depending on what contracts/projects you land.

    • gainsngains@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Is it really that doable to learn from scratch and get contracts?

      I would imagine legacy relationships dominate business since its a more mature industry.

      • goaelephant@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        It is easy to learn if somebody trains you. People without any technical or academic credentials learn how to use AutoCAD/Solidworks , program CNC machines , and learn to work with metal

        The demand is huge, you can find contracts. Doesnt have to be huge companies like Boeing. Can be medical start ups, small patio furniture companies, etc

        • gainsngains@alien.topBEnglish
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          10 months ago

          Have you worked in such a small-scale shop before? If so, cool if I DM to ask you some questions?