Own your own company?
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Topic: Own your own company?
Posted By: azeus17
Subject: Own your own company?
Date Posted: April-22-2008 at 8:46pm
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As I read through these posts on an almost daily basis, it has occured to me that several members own there own business. I was just curious as to what kind of diversity we have out there.
I wish I could say that I will start the conversation, but I am still working for the man. I will tell you what I do though. I am in package development for a company that makes haircare products that are sold mostly to salons. So basically, I kind of develope the way the shampoo gets from our manufacturing, into a bottle, in a box, on a pallet, on a truck and to a DC. I am sure there are a ton of interesting jobs people do, in our little community here, to pay for our common vice!  ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-22-2008 at 11:05pm
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I think I remember this thread from a year ago or so.....but I'll bite......retired telephone cable maitenance splicer......now doing social work in Florida.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: April-22-2008 at 11:35pm
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Still working as a telephone cable repairman in Illinois,in need of some social workers.John,the wheels have now fallen of the bus, but their still trying to drive- ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 12:31am
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Just got some of the same type news from guys at my old garage...so don't feel like the Lone Ranger.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 12:59am
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President and majority owner of a building automation company that specializes in enterprise class HVAC control systems, high end security systems, card access systems and digital surveillance systems. We excel at making divergent building technologies operate as a cohesive whole.
That there is the elevator pitch for ECC Controls. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 1:04am
Dude You nailed it, you can stand up a chamber of commerce meeting and get that out in one breath. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
RainDog wrote:Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 1:05am
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I'm a Supply Management (Purchasing) Quality Engineer for a farm equipment company. I'm in San Luis Potosi Mexico at this writing on a supplier visit. We don't know how good we have it in the good 'ol USA! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 1:08am
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I"m partners in a company that makes precast concrete manholes. The kind jbear and possibly Gary used to crawl around in.
We also do small bridges, buildings, and BOAT RAMPS! 
Steve ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 1:15am
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i am co-director of an anticoagulation and diabetes clinic. We treat patients on chronic anticoagulation, who have acute clots in either lungs or legs, or have diabetes/HTN/high cholesterol etc. I also am part owner in a yard chemical application company named southeastern turf lawn services.
explains why i ask so many questions about boat maintenance. |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 1:15am
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Presently, I own a custom charter/party bus. Did teach Indus. Tech/Indus. Arts for 34 years retiring in 1996. ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 5:50am
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Well, I'm an army guy... First Sergeant Major, former tank commander, now personel division.
My wife owns and runs a sandwichbar. Kristof ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 10:44am
May have been before my time here. Sorry if a repeat, but it is interesting to get an idea of everyones background. ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 10:51am
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Kristof-
They must pay you army guys pretty well over there. Good for you! I don't know exactly what they pay over here, but I know it is not enough for what they do.  I don't know how you guys can do it.------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 11:05am
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I'm a FAA licensed AMT (mechanic) working for Delta Airlines in the Engine Composite Shop. I repair engine fairings, sound absorbing liners, fan containment cases, engine cases etc. LOTS of fiberglass work. Throw in some metal honeycomb, metal bonding repair too.
Job has come in handy as I've learned alot about fiberglass, and epoxies. ( And I thought superglue was some good stuff). Repaired a wakeboard or two along with some other stuff. Prior to that I worked in aircraft systems in the overhaul dept. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 11:46am
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The Boat Doctor, that about says it all.
Do not have a "REAL" job......Boat dr ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 12:28pm
Any chance we can get a Pallet of Grecian Formula dropped at Jbears place and a Thimble or 2 of shampoo off to Reid? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 1:06pm
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i really thought those were extensions Quin.
im with the boat doc, i need somewhere to go during day. when you own your own business the wife doesnt expect you home at 5:30 or on the weekends, if your thinking about going into business give me a call, I'll talk you right out of it ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 5:18pm
Well we do get paid, but won't get rich with it. But as so many soldiers in both our countries, I too do it because I'm a patriot. I only wish that it would be appreciated more by some people who take their freedom for granted... But, that has been elaborately discussed in another topic... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-23-2008 at 11:43pm
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Adam: Its all good man...very interesting seeing what a diverse group we have on here. I didn't mean any thing by my "been there before" comment.
CQ: This is my natural color! Now anyhow...used to be brown. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 12:19am
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JBear,
You know as we get older, no matter what color it is, as long as it's there!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: critter
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 12:37am
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Work with Engineers and Customers on early release products for Cisco in the Storage Area Networking environment. Mostly Fiber Channel stuff.
I was planning on retiring on April 30th of this year but accepted a new position and agreed to work at it for another year before I depart. Not sure I got the better end of that deal... ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique 1966 Barracuda |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 12:49am
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Amen brother CQ....but I wouldn't care as long as I was as handsome as the famous ReidP.....
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 1:40am
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Kristof,
How long you been in the army? Pam and I run our own business , we design and sell custom cabinetry. Eric, I can remember a contractor told me when we started it over20 years ago..."The key to running your own business was to only work half days....And it doesnt matter which half".  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: MarineTech
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 2:01am
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Military first. Left after a not too fun Viet Nam trip..see the world!! HA!. Bummed around,raced motorcycles professionally, left due to low pay in the sixties and early seventies. Trained in hydraulics, SCR electronics and LPG fuel systems, worked in the forklift and equipment industry for twenty years, good pay, lots of pain and a few injuries. Semi-retired. While living on my Pacemaker motor yacht, where we still are, the marina asked me to work. Went to OMC and Yamaha training, worked on all the inboard systems for the next fifteen years, never did like working on ob's. Keep trying to completely retire but the marina still needs help from time to time and I own several boats, off road vehicles, etc. Have to work sometimes to keep up the bad habits. Gave up on the Grecian...white goes well with a tan. Forgot to mention that the only thing I never stopped all those years was that I skied or barefooted every year from 1951 'til the 90's when I thought I was too old to ski. WRONG answer, I'm doing it again.
I watched my father run his own business...worked for others. Listen to eric regarding self employment. Long hours, less time to ski. Ken ------------- http://www.krwdirect.com/second/index.html - Projects Luchog wrote: "Anyway, you're full of s79t" |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 8:15am
Since 09 Sep 1994, Steve Did a few short time jobs before going in the army, to broaden my horizon after finishing school. ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 8:19am
It looks good on you and emphasizes your wisdom
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 9:13am
I'm sure glad you didn't include me with the Grecian formula! It doesn't bother me and I get compliments on my hair all the time! John and I have that look of wisdom and class. What's that saying John? Something about snow on the volcano but a fire inside? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 10:19am
LOL Pete! Though I hope you're not talking about the Vesuvius... that volcano has been dormant for ages and is not likely to fire up again...! ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: The Lake
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 12:08pm
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Chuck ------------- Walk on Water www.coldwater.me http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=775&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970 - 69 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 1:45pm
You WERE talking about your hair, right quinner? Reminds of the big-bellied Chicagoan who when at the doctor was asked, "when was the last time you saw your penis?", and the guy tells the doc, "oh, several yrs ago." "So why don't you diet?" (heard as 'dye it'), asks the doc. "Why, what color is it now?", asked quinner. And thanks Jbear for trying to lift my heavily damaged ego, as I know he was taking a stab at the ReidDome. As for work, I'm still partners in a construction company which builds and services cellular facilities. I gravitated to this 18 yrs ago as a transition from an architectural career where I was doing design work for BellSouth wireless facilities. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: MaddMarxx
Date Posted: April-24-2008 at 11:20pm
Reid and Quinner, At the gooseblind!!
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-25-2008 at 1:35am
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Thread jack...
Mark: Did you notice the "Southeast Mini Reunion" thread that was started by azeus17? How about it? Another day like we had with Reid and his posse on the river would be fun. Nothing real fancy...just throw out a location and meet up with a few boats. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: April-25-2008 at 1:36am
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Millwright at Ford, own and operate a lawncare and snow remoaval business, and I also own and operate a real estate post business. In my spare time I manage to make it to lake and see my wife. ------------- |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: April-25-2008 at 2:00am
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Uhhhh...what spare time?
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: gigem75
Date Posted: April-25-2008 at 2:28am
| Worked for the same company 28 years. We make the plastic the shampoo come in. Timing is good, we just introduced a product that contains no bpa and the phones have been ringing off the hook. Do the photography, video production, and generally make other people look good. Since powerpoint everyone thinks their a design specialist although most are visually illiterate so demand for that has slowed so I reinvented my job a couple of times which I suppose is the reason I'm still there. The majority of my time is spent developing and delivering online training. We used to be the chemical end of a major photographic company but were spun off in 94 or thereabouts. I could retire but I work with a great bunch of people, enjoy what I do and they buy me fun toys to play with so I guess I'll hang around until someone pisses me off. |
Posted By: 79Tique
Date Posted: April-25-2008 at 3:40am
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I own a business that specializes in winter recreation. We offer guided snowmobile tours, back country skiing tours,classes in avalanche safety, and provide avalanche forecasting services to a local ski resort.
My wife is a High school science teacher. We both have the summers off.  ------------- Work to live, not live to work. |
Posted By: azeus17
Date Posted: April-25-2008 at 10:45am
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gigem75 and 79Tique- Sounds like you guys are living the dream. Summers off, can retire, but don't want too...sounds like good possitions to be in!
Love all the responses so far. ------------- Boats: Current: 02 SANTE Sold: 89 Sport Nautique |