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    Giving career scrapping a try...

    Hello everyone! I have been popping in here and there but through all the "fun stuff" that has been going on in my life lately I decided to give my scrapping career the good old college try. I've made flyers and gained a few local contacts and it's been going pretty good so far. I just have to make sure that I don't bite off more than I can chew with my limited working area. That is the part that I am finding the most difficult actually because I keep wanting to get out there and start bringing in the material but make sure that I don't make commitments that I can't keep. That's just bad business and not in my character. Still trying to find the right pace at the moment. I'll try to check in more often I promise! Plus, I have to 'cuz I miss all you guys!!! Talk to you soon!!!!




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    Best of luck to you Julie...Looking forward to reading about your success.
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    A great attitude and determination has proven the tools for success for you so far. I predict a lot more success for you in the expantion to your business. I wish you best of luck but I believe in your hard work more. Mike.
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    "Profit begins when you buy NOT when you sell." {quote passed down to me from a wise man}

    Now go beat the copper out of something, Miked

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    hang in there, when i started scrappin i lived in a rental and didn't have much room so i just did shred. now i have a 2 car garage that i can use. i'm working on getting it set up to do more teardowns with space for storing copper, aluminum etc. i wish you much luck. the forum is great for motivation. these guys are awesome!

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    Best of luck to you Julie! You sure have come a long way since your fundraiser!

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    Glad to hear your still around. Just keep moving forward and do what you can and you'll be fine. Keep us posted on what's going on.

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    Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I really appreciate it! Yes, I have come a long way from the fundraiser but I'm still enjoying every minute of it and that's what matters in the end. I'll keep you all updated & try to pop in more often!


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