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…
A friend of mine started a service business 10 years ago, and he hates it too. Every year he says it’s the last year, he will sell and move on, but the money is good, and it’s the only thing that he knows, so every year he comes back to do it again.
Whatever you do, I would plan for the long-term. If you hate it now, you will hate it five years from now, and if that’s the case, what do you want to do with your life?