Owner Burnout Check‑In! Anyone Else Feeling This?
I want to be real for a moment. Running a business lately feels like a nonstop hamster wheel: trying to get all the work done, making sure our team has hours, constantly chasing new work, while also losing long‑term clients we’ve had for 12 years. The lack of loyalty has been hard to process. Some days, it honestly feels like my entrepreneurial mojo is gone. I’m tired. Mentally and emotionally. This year has been heavy. So I’m asking this community: How do you get through owner burnout? What helps you reset when you’re questioning everything? How do you get your motivation back when the passion dips? If you’re feeling this too, you’re not alone. And if you’ve been here before and made it through, I’d really appreciate hearing how.
How to start a mobile mechanic business with little money or equipment?
Anyone have any advice on how to get started in a new business of mobile mechanic for cars/trucks and semis? I am also an independent dealer for AMSOIL and trying to get people to purchase oil from me. I have been rejected for every loan I’ve ever tried to get so I have the minimum amount of equipment and advertising available to me because of that issue. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Finalists - Jobber Grant!
Mid July 2025: Finalist Selection - Finalists will be contacted to complete a final round of questions. August 2025: Recipient announcement - Jobber will announce 15 grant recipients and spotlight their stories to share with our community. We’re so honored to be part of this journey and can’t wait to hear who the finalists are! The opportunity to dream big and think about how this grant could support our business has already been such a valuable experience. Whether it’s investing in new equipment, expanding services, or finding ways to give back to the community — the possibilities feel wide open. What would you do with the grant if you got it? It’s so inspiring to hear how others in the home service world are aiming high and making an impact. Wishing everyone the best of luck — and no matter what happens, here’s to continuing to raise the bar for excellence in our industry. -Corissa - Mountain Marine ltd.
From weekend side hustle to full-time: what would you start with?
Hey everyone We’re in NJ and exploring starting a weekend home service business that could eventually replace full-time income. My husband comes from road service and gas station inventory work—very hands-on, problem-solving, and customer-facing. The plan is to start on weekends, replace overtime first, and grow from there. For those who’ve done it: - What service did you start with on weekends? - What would you do differently if you were starting again? - Any service you wish you hadn’t tried? Would love to hear real stories and lessons learned.Who is running off of EOS? How has it helped your business grow?
I am a member of a local BNI group. Recently I had a EOS coach join my BNI chapter. I did a free 90 minute consultation with him on EOS. I am looking at potentially making the investment to hire them and fully implement EOS into my business. I'm just curious how it is working for others before jumping into it. EOS is based off the book, "Traction" my Gino Wickman.
New business owner in South Florida – best way to get consistent cleaning clients?
Hello everyone, My name is Robert, and I’m the owner of Island Express Auto & Cargo based in South Florida. I’m currently building out my service-based business, including residential cleaning, cargo/shipping, and notary services. Right now, my main focus is growing my cleaning side and getting consistent clients. I would appreciate any advice from experienced business owners here: What is the best way to get my first 5–10 consistent cleaning clients in South Florida? I’m open to all suggestions — marketing, partnerships, platforms, or strategies that actually work. Thank you in advance, I’m here to learn and grow.
When did you realize your business needed systems, and what did you implement first?
At what point did you realize your business needed systems instead of just hard work, and what was the first system you put in place? For me, it was when things started slipping even though we were working harder than ever. Jobs were getting missed, communication wasn’t as tight, and everything still depended on me being involved. That’s when it clicked that effort wasn’t the problem, structure was. The first system I really put in place was around job flow. Clear process from estimate to scheduling to execution, so the crew wasn’t guessing and I wasn’t constantly putting out fires. Once that was in place, everything started to run smoother and it took a lot of pressure off me.
