Friday, October 15, 2010

Entrepreneurs

I like being a entrepreneur. It’s not always easy, especially these days but it’s rarely dull either. Yesterday was a typical day in the life of this Columbus small business operator. A few things on the to-do list included fixing a furnace, meet a client to pick up a carriage, create a new magazine ad, anchor some gas pipes to a building, meet with our accountant and then try to get some work done in the shop. One of my biggest frustrations about my career choice is clothes. Is there one clothing option that can be used for cutting steel, meeting with clients, welding, fixing my truck and getting together with my accountant for breakfast? I make more wardrobe changes than your average Las Vegas show girl.



What makes an entrepreneur? I think you are kind of born with it. Sometimes you are forced into it. Maybe you grow into it but I for one never stop dreaming about the next big thing. Sometimes it’s challenging to think about the next big thing when you are buried in the task at hand. Sometimes that pressure pushes you into the next big thing. It’s not a predictable scenario for me anyway.



I’m really excited about a new concept that is developing in Columbus with my friends from across the street and a long time friend from Chicago. It’s a development program designed to help young entrepreneurs turn their ideas to reality. It’s too soon to get into details but I love the way this concept is evolving and it just might be the next big thing for Columbus. It’s a unique concept built on community development, sweat equity and mentoring. Much more to come so stay tuned. Speaking of the next big thing the photo above is our new Show Gig in the early stages.



We have also been working on the all new 150 Marathon and here is our first one in powder coat. It is looking good and I’m anxious to get it on wheels.



The Portland Door Cutter project is moving right along. Dale finished striping the runners and shafts making those parts ready for final assembly.



Here are the doors. Nice and shiny like always.



The body has also been painted black. A body like this usually involves two coats of black base coat, three coats of clear, wet sand and three more coats of clear. It’s looking very nice and now ready for striping.

Well my to-do list for today is about as diverse as it was yesterday. It’s looking like about three wardrobe changes at this point.

Have a great Weekend!

Ciao!
T

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