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…
I know that this isn’t exactly the same thing, but I inherited by in-laws’ dry cleaning store in 2018. I hated doing it, but dry cleaning is enormously profitable if run the right way. I quit my job and made $350,000 per year, but the work was grueling, the hours were incredibly long and many of the customers were crazy.
I gave it up in 2021 for the sake of my own sanity. I got a job in my original career path in which I make way less, but it’s definitely worth it. I am a lot happier now.
If you truly hate what you’re doing, it’s not worth staying.