Subject	I'm in the process of potentially opening a performance shop
Posted by	TriniTT on June 04, 2013 at 11:30 AM
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In Reply To	Realistic numbers? posted by 300ZMang on June 04, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Message	We've taken numbers from other local businesses, online forums, local car clubs, etc and come up with an educated estimate. It really is not realistic to have a Z32-only shop. Essentially every Z oriented shop also handles all (or most) other Z chassis, and the numbers of Z32s in existance are only dropping, along with the demand and value, which are all deterrants for new owners to get into the market. It just is not a sound business idea. Cheers, JBrobst "A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." George Bernard Shaw
Follow Ups	New Z Shop - 300ZMang 10:07:59 06/04/13 Zs aren't enough maintain a well running shop with - Krazyd27(Houston) 10:35:12 06/04/13 During start-up, I'd agree with you, however - 300ZMang 10:39:20 06/04/13 Not enough for 4-5 mechanics worth. Maybe 1-2. (n/m) - Nate (NoVA) 10:51:40 06/04/13 It's not. if you have talented mechanics, let em work. - Antihero 18:31:45 06/04/13 Its not, you will need to work on other cars and you will - Dane (Houston) 20:56:59 06/04/13 great points, we are on the same page - 300ZMang 23:49:28 06/04/13 Do a serious business plan, with realistic numbers, then - zellamay 10:58:30 06/04/13 Realistic numbers? - 300ZMang 11:00:57 06/04/13 I'm in the process of potentially opening a performance shop - TriniTT 11:30:39 06/04/13 So you're in the process of NOT opening a Z shop (n/m) - 300ZMang 12:34:32 06/04/13 We have a mechanic that works primariily on z32s/fds, - TriniTT 15:11:52 06/04/13 You work backwards when creating the plan. - ZaXxon 12:17:59 06/04/13 Well yea, of course this would be covered if the - 300ZMang 12:35:41 06/04/13 Don't expect a paycheck for 4 years. - SactoTodd 11:53:22 06/04/13 Those are great questions Todd - 300ZMang 12:37:51 06/04/13 Re: Those are great questions Todd - SactoTodd 12:57:00 06/04/13 Technically, an owner can give himself a salary. - Aqualung 13:14:06 06/04/13 I'd form an LLC - members can't pay themselves - 300ZMang 13:25:32 06/04/13 I'm saying, there won't be any money for the owner. (n/m) - SactoTodd 13:46:39 06/04/13 Read: does your wife work? (n/m) - TriniTT 15:34:01 06/04/13 Elitists buy parts from vendors and install them themselves - fuzzymonkey 12:10:59 06/04/13 I'm pretty sure the aftermarket vendors have that - 300ZMang 12:39:54 06/04/13 You're relying on people to bring their parts to you - fuzzymonkey 12:50:36 06/04/13 I think most know when they bring their Z to - 300ZMang 13:15:16 06/04/13 i literally lol'd in the company lunch room. (n/m) - MrOzzie5183 14:24:26 06/04/13 lol! (n/m) - TriniTT 15:35:24 06/04/13 my honest recommendation..... - LJZTT 12:24:51 06/04/13 Sarcasm, yet again? - 300ZMang 12:43:06 06/04/13 aka the Ash business model. (n/m) - TriniTT 15:37:28 06/04/13 This is who came to mind, solely from being a member - 300ZMang 15:41:17 06/04/13 I just want to pick the right 6 numbers. (n/m) - dpjax 12:46:23 06/04/13 *before the drawing. Agreed! (n/m) - 300ZMang 12:50:02 06/04/13 You could call it "Bush Leage Z" - Schmeal (NV) 17:43:51 06/04/13 wow.... classic (n/m) - 300ZMang 23:40:54 06/04/13 Liability, and who is your market? - BoneZ (MD) 18:47:10 06/04/13 Brief Synopsis - DbestiZ1 19:58:14 06/04/13 did your shop fail? there are tactics to run a solid shop (n/m) - 300ZMang 23:45:32 06/04/13 Re: did your shop fail? there are tactics to run a solid shop - DbestiZ1 11:40:46 06/05/13 Re: Re: did your shop fail? there are tactics to run a solid shop - DbestiZ1 11:48:00 06/05/13 Re: did your shop fail? there are tactics to run a solid shop - Bad Fish 17:52:51 06/05/13 Do it, let us know how it goes - s3trios 10:57:49 06/05/13 I am a Maryland state inspector/Tech at my shop - John (MD) 19:30:56 06/05/13 some advice from a z shop owner >> - ztunerz 20:26:14 06/05/13 Thanks Harry.... - 300ZMang 07:15:42 06/06/13
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