I started a service-based business three years ago, and we just hit six figures in revenue (only about 10-20% is profit). I know exactly what I need to do to expand the business and grow in profitability; however, I hate this industry.

I struggle to find qualified candidates to offer the service. The clients are extremely demanding and high-maintenance. I hate offering the service myself due to the clients.

Has anyone else started a business they hate? I don’t want to just “give up” when the company could be successful, but I can’t stand this industry…

  • PearNoMore@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I know exactly what I need to do to expand the business and grow in profitability; however, I hate this industry…I don’t want to just “give up” when the company could be successful, but I can’t stand this industry…

    A lot of people think that success leads to happiness, but I think it goes the other way around. If there’s no emotional payoff to you, it’s much harder to invest yourself into your business. That, in turn, lowers your chances of success.

    Life is short. If you hate what you’re doing, stop.

    Find something that’s meaningful, that’s inherently motivating, and that would help give you the life you want. From what you’ve said in your OP, what you’re doing now isn’t any of that. Go do something that is.