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Surfergirl · 06-26-2009, 06:06 AM

It does take cajones... when I started on my own with the detail business it was scary. But, with the help of some really great people here on SFC I got started. (and I was down to only $20 in my pocket

)

I have never been happier in my life.

I decided from the very first day that I would give 110% on every thing I did.
The best advice I received was from a friend, she told me "well hell, if your going to do, do it. And give your costumers the very best of what you got."

You can do this Capt. D... Hell, if I can do it anyone can.

Glenn W · 06-26-2009, 08:58 AM

Congrats on the good news -D-
I'm sure you will look back one day and say this layoff is the best thing that every happened to your career.
Youv'e got the skills, talent, and drive, so now just develop the contacts and execute.
When selling a job or submitting a proposal, remember a saying that I live by in my small business:--- "Don't confuse getting the project with doing the project".
I'll all work out--- Best of luck to you.

BarryTurano · 06-26-2009, 09:07 AM

Dennis,
I wish you all the best. I too have been laid off. I am close but not close enough to retirement. I am at the unemployabe stage of life. To much experience. Command to much $. And to old (although I can run rings around guys half my age in this business) Just stay positive things will work out.
I wish you the best in all your future endeavors.
Barry

WAHOONBOX · 06-26-2009, 09:52 AM

THE LAST TIME A FRIEND OF MINE WAS LAID OFF....THE COMPANY QUIET POSSIBLY REGRETTED QUICK DECISION TOUCHE DOUBLE D

DENNIS....YOU W I L L PREVAIL....YOU WILL RISE ABOVE AND AGAINST ALL ODDS YOU SIR WILL WIN...YOU WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY AND YOU WILL WIN.

ANY MAN WHO WILLING TO LEAVE HIS FAMILY LIKE YOU DID A FEW YEARS BACK AND TRAVEL TO VENICE TO HELP THE UNFORTUNATE KATRINA VICTIMS OUT AS YOU DID WILL COME OUT ON TOP!...I KNOW THE MAN YOU ARE....FATHER...HUSBAND...FISHERMAN AND HUNTER....

KEEP THE FAITH BRO.....GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE AND WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND....YOUR LIFE HAS JUST BEGUN

BOX

BTH284 · 06-26-2009, 10:51 AM

I am sorry to hear about that D been in your shoes since Dec and it has been a blessing in disguise so far hoqe all works out for the best for you

Capt-D · 06-26-2009, 01:14 PM

It has been a busy two days. Ive got meetings set up with the lawyer, accountant and the insurance guy. money has started its roll over and I have already have spoken to quite a few contacts that wanna give me work now, but have agreed for everybody's best interest to hold off a week or two until the incorporation is done and the insurance is set up.

Ive got a couple other things going on that I wont talk about yet as I know that my former employer knows "where I play"

I have been contemplating this move for a while but was too "scared" to pull the trigger. I have a buddy that told me that once I start that I will be too busy to worry and he was right. I guess all I needed was a little push. So here goes!

-D

Hatterized · 06-26-2009, 01:32 PM

I have been contemplating this move for a while but was too "scared" to pull the trigger. I have a buddy that told me that once I start that I will be too busy to worry and he was right. I guess all I needed was a little push. So here goes!

-D[/QUOTE]

congrats on your venture.....scared...well overcoming the uncertainty is success...every business is a risk....and as many others have said....let your experience in your given field guide you and before you know it you will take pride in knowing that your competition was your former employer.....just smile and count $$$ you are putting in your pocket not the ex-boss'

shoot me a PM if u would like..as i am in biz in Maryland.... let me know what type of biz you are getting into and who was the former so i will not patronize....

anthony · 06-26-2009, 03:00 PM

Dennis,

Kick some azz dude! I know you will be succesful.

Capt-D · 07-03-2009, 11:43 PM

Well, Its official, Im in business! I am now officially Artisan Environmental and Engineering, Inc.

Spent all morning on Thursday at the lawyers and all afternoon at MD SDAT(let me tell you that the DMV is heaven compared to the SDAT). As of 3:45 pm I'm incorporated. Insurance should be in place on Tuesday and away I go. Thanks again for all the encouragement!

The sad part is for the most part i'm sitting on the sidelines this offshore season.

-D

Finesse · 07-04-2009, 01:39 AM

Good on you D ...
Best of luck and congratulations on the new endeavor
Kick some butt dude !!!

06-26-2009, 06:06 AM	#21
Surfergirl I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Morehead city area Posts: 1,175 Credits: 12,017.4 Home Port: Harkers Island, NC Best Catch: Waterdamage Occupation: Yacht detailer, Private Chef Blog Entries: 3	It does take cajones... when I started on my own with the detail business it was scary. But, with the help of some really great people here on SFC I got started. (and I was down to only $20 in my pocket) I have never been happier in my life. I decided from the very first day that I would give 110% on every thing I did. The best advice I received was from a friend, she told me "well hell, if your going to do, do it. And give your costumers the very best of what you got." You can do this Capt. D... Hell, if I can do it anyone can. __________________ Land & Sea Services LLC Diane's Yacht Detailing full service detailing and yacht maintenance 252-916-6338 Well, hell, if you're gonna do it, do it! Advertise on sportfishermen.com

06-26-2009, 09:52 AM	#24
WAHOONBOX I'M SPEECHLESS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557 Posts: 17,616 Credits: 95,935.5 Boat: "RUN-OFF"-"WILD GOOSE"-"SEA SPLENDOUR CM"-"FOOLISH PLEASURE" IR Home Port: MOREHEAD CITY, NC Best Catch: PONEYTAIL Occupation: OFFSHORE MATE VIDEOGRAPHER	THE LAST TIME A FRIEND OF MINE WAS LAID OFF....THE COMPANY QUIET POSSIBLY REGRETTED QUICK DECISION TOUCHE DOUBLE D DENNIS....YOU W I L L PREVAIL....YOU WILL RISE ABOVE AND AGAINST ALL ODDS YOU SIR WILL WIN...YOU WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY AND YOU WILL WIN. ANY MAN WHO WILLING TO LEAVE HIS FAMILY LIKE YOU DID A FEW YEARS BACK AND TRAVEL TO VENICE TO HELP THE UNFORTUNATE KATRINA VICTIMS OUT AS YOU DID WILL COME OUT ON TOP!...I KNOW THE MAN YOU ARE....FATHER...HUSBAND...FISHERMAN AND HUNTER.... KEEP THE FAITH BRO.....GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE AND WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND....YOUR LIFE HAS JUST BEGUN BOX __________________ Advertise NOW on SportFishermen.com - Text Ads

06-26-2009, 01:14 PM	#26
Capt-D You have your ideology and I have mine! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Severna Park, MD/OCMD Posts: 3,141 Credits: 2,464.4 Best Catch: Mrs. Capt-D, Liam and Avery!	Thanks for all the well wishes and the feedback! It has been a busy two days. Ive got meetings set up with the lawyer, accountant and the insurance guy. money has started its roll over and I have already have spoken to quite a few contacts that wanna give me work now, but have agreed for everybody's best interest to hold off a week or two until the incorporation is done and the insurance is set up. Ive got a couple other things going on that I wont talk about yet as I know that my former employer knows "where I play" I have been contemplating this move for a while but was too "scared" to pull the trigger. I have a buddy that told me that once I start that I will be too busy to worry and he was right. I guess all I needed was a little push. So here goes! -D

06-26-2009, 01:32 PM	#27
Hatterized Crab mustard is good Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: college park, md Posts: 936 Credits: 3,045.5	NOW OPEN FOR BIZ !!! I have been contemplating this move for a while but was too "scared" to pull the trigger. I have a buddy that told me that once I start that I will be too busy to worry and he was right. I guess all I needed was a little push. So here goes! -D[/QUOTE] congrats on your venture.....scared...well overcoming the uncertainty is success...every business is a risk....and as many others have said....let your experience in your given field guide you and before you know it you will take pride in knowing that your competition was your former employer.....just smile and count $$$ you are putting in your pocket not the ex-boss' shoot me a PM if u would like..as i am in biz in Maryland.... let me know what type of biz you are getting into and who was the former so i will not patronize....

07-03-2009, 11:43 PM	#29
Capt-D You have your ideology and I have mine! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Severna Park, MD/OCMD Posts: 3,141 Credits: 2,464.4 Best Catch: Mrs. Capt-D, Liam and Avery!	Just an Update Well, Its official, Im in business! I am now officially Artisan Environmental and Engineering, Inc. Spent all morning on Thursday at the lawyers and all afternoon at MD SDAT(let me tell you that the DMV is heaven compared to the SDAT). As of 3:45 pm I'm incorporated. Insurance should be in place on Tuesday and away I go. Thanks again for all the encouragement! The sad part is for the most part i'm sitting on the sidelines this offshore season. -D

06-26-2009, 08:58 AM	#22
Glenn W Motor Mouth Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 4,008 Credits: 3,317.5 Occupation: Moonbat	Congrats on the good news -D- I'm sure you will look back one day and say this layoff is the best thing that every happened to your career. Youv'e got the skills, talent, and drive, so now just develop the contacts and execute. When selling a job or submitting a proposal, remember a saying that I live by in my small business:--- "Don't confuse getting the project with doing the project". I'll all work out--- Best of luck to you.

06-26-2009, 09:07 AM	#23
BarryTurano Bite me Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island New York/Wilmington North Carolina Posts: 222 Credits: 837.3 Boat: Edgewater 247 cc Home Port: Wilmington NC Best Catch: My wife Mary Ann 10/10/71 Occupation: Printing production manager	Dennis, I wish you all the best. I too have been laid off. I am close but not close enough to retirement. I am at the unemployabe stage of life. To much experience. Command to much $. And to old (although I can run rings around guys half my age in this business) Just stay positive things will work out. I wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Barry

06-26-2009, 10:51 AM	#25
BTH284 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inshore Posts: 3,025 Credits: 3,379.1 Boat: 23 shortbus Home Port: Morehead City Occupation: Your guess is as good as mine	I am sorry to hear about that D been in your shoes since Dec and it has been a blessing in disguise so far hoqe all works out for the best for you

06-26-2009, 03:00 PM	#28
anthony I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: God's Country...Eastern Shore Posts: 1,784 Credits: 1,980.4	Dennis, Kick some azz dude! I know you will be succesful.

07-04-2009, 01:39 AM	#30
Finesse I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,232 Credits: 2,292.9	Good on you D ... Best of luck and congratulations on the new endeavor Kick some butt dude !!!

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