We all enter this profession for different reasons and at different levels. As an educator that retired early, I have a security blanket. It is not a great retirement, but enough that we will not starve. So this was a way to supplement income. When looking at starting a business, franchises did not interest me. So I started hunting, fishing, and raising cattle. A neighbor wanted a farm cleaned up and my new found love hit me in the head. A community water district contacted me about scrapping a water tank. New challenge. This forum provided my latest challenge. The latest challenge has provided more opportunities and more importantly, insight into the metal business.
The learning curve in this profession is excessive. Two on this crew are full time scrappers. They are a jack of all trades and provide contacts into the metal buyers and have sources for all types of equipment. Enough said.
To be successful in this business, you have to have the equivalent of a masters degree in many fields. All of us need the knowledge of a business professional. Some need the insight of a IT technician, electrician, and metal ology. Others need to have skills of a mechanic, iron worker, and equipment operator. We all need people skills.
And thank you Mattinthehat and dayvirus for your compliments. I love the challenges faced right now, but look forward to returning to the simple life where my dogs and I are working together again.
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