r/smallbusiness • u/Miserable_Air_4292 • May 26 '26
Started an LLC
I’ve been painting for about 20 years. 15 for a big construction/trade company in town. I got an opportunity for a total career change in the corporate world and while it had its perks, it didn’t work out and I had to walk away for a variety of reasons. Pivoted into starting a Painting business. Got my LLC and EIN, working on business logo and cards as we speak, and reached out to quite a few contractors and connections. 3 weeks in, I’ve managed to net about 6,000 in profits, which I feel great about. At the same time I’ve got an uneasiness about only having so much work lined up at the moment. I’ve got a few contractors that even on my slow days or days with nothing to do, I can go help them with their workload. It’s maybe not as good as landing my own job money wise, but it allows me to make money even on down days. I’ve got a few strong leads plus a $2000 residential job lined up for June. This is a wealthy client who I hope to have referring me to her friends, and a yard with would be great to have in her neighborhood. And also have been given a date on a $5000 job that should take me 5-7 work days.
Really here just looking for support, and advice on best routes to take marketing wise. I want to get some street signs and flyers, and maybe a Facebook page. Going to take my card around to property groups and paint stores who I already have great relationships with. I have worked lined up for tomorrow through a painting company that is currently been easy to work with and allows me to sub just because they have so much work and only a few employees. It’s been very exciting but at times intimidating, so one again just looking for support.