A New Leaf.

**R Leo** · 10-29-2007, 12:15 PM

Last week, I finally formed and insured my business entity: Leo Bulldozing, L.L.C. and am now actively seeking light dozer work in Central Texas. By the end of the year I plan to leave my 'day job' to do this full time.

Bid my first formal job yesterday and already have an informal backlog of work where folks have said they have work for the machine when I do get up and going.

More as the saga progresses...

**biggixxerjim** · 10-29-2007, 03:46 PM

best of luck.... tryin to do that here in Jersey it would be quicker to buy a bullet and rent a gun

**R Leo** · 10-29-2007, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by biggixxerjim

best of luck.... tryin to do that here in Jersey it would be quicker to buy a bullet and rent a gun

Why?

**DPete** · 10-29-2007, 04:51 PM

Good luck to you, scrapers have always been my bread & butter. I could not survive on a dozer only operation in my area.

**bigpete** · 11-12-2007, 03:27 AM

Goodluck hope it goes well for you,if there is only half the work on there as here (downunder) you will do OK,CHEERS

**Nicker** · 11-12-2007, 01:48 PM

What type of equipment did you buy to get started?

**biggixxerjim** · 11-12-2007, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by R Leo

Why?

Cause thats gonna be the only things you'll need once the bank is empty

**R Leo** · 11-12-2007, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Nicker

What type of equipment did you buy to get started?

I have a Komatsu D20P-6 with a 6-way blade. Small enough to pull it on my 20' float with my F-250.

**R Leo** · 11-12-2007, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by biggixxerjim

Cause thats gonna be the only things you'll need once the bank is empty

Thank Gawd Texas is different than New Jersey. Plenty of work down here.

**wrenchbender** · 11-12-2007, 08:09 PM

Welcome to HEF bigpete.

**Woodstock** · 11-12-2007, 09:51 PM

What part of central Texas are you close to?

**surfer-joe** · 11-12-2007, 09:54 PM

Good Luck!

**R Leo** · 11-12-2007, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Woodstock

What part of central Texas are you close to?

We'll be operating in the Rockdale/Cameron/Caldwell area but the actual HQ is near Milano, TX.

**Countryboy** · 11-12-2007, 10:37 PM

Welcome to HEF bigpete!

**RollOver Pete** · 11-12-2007, 10:39 PM

Good for you!
Just remember, people are stingy when it comes time to pay their bills.
So prelim, prelim, prelim!
If they have a problem with it, they probably weren't planning on paying you in a timely manner.
The object of the game is to make money.
Know what your operating cost is including your own wages then mark it up.
If you cant make a profit and set money aside, why bother even unloading your machine?
Break downs will happen no matter what.
You need to save if you you want to survive!
Also, you need to be like an octopuss...keep as many feet in as many doors as you can.
Best of luck to you....
And never be afraid to ask for help or advice...

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