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Gowindward
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I made a major life leap last Thursday. I told the day job of 16 years that I was going to have to let them go and put in my resignation. My business has grown to the point that it is time to make the jump and be able to devote more time to the business and get back to some since of normal life. As the song goes “The Future’s So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades”

Thanks for everyone around here that supported the efforts!!

Loren
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Gmaan03
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 02:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What type of business?
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Jramsey
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 03:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wishing you well on being self employed.

I've been self employed since '82, some times its been good other times not so good.

Been trying to gather a little extra scratch and come see ya so you can fix my X1's monkey butt problem.
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Road_thing
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 04:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good luck, Loren!

rt
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F_skinner
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 06:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know how big of a leap that is Loren. Lynn and I wish you and Meribeth the best in your endeavor.

After using many different seats I can honestly say my Baldwin Seat is the best I have ever used.

Beats corbin hands down.....

Frank and Lynn
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F_skinner
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 06:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know of another engineer that left a good job to pursue a business and dream. He has a loyal following.



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Gowindward
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 06:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys! It was S2 riders that helped me find this path, so I am so very grateful.

Loren
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Phelan
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 11:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yup, I remember talking about this story a while back : D.
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Jvv
Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 11:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good good you!!!! I have been self employed most of my adult life...........(sure beats working ).....if you take good care of the biz-it will take care of you.

Ride safe..........Jack
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Brinnutz
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 02:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice!

I've been searching for a pan for my skinny M2 tail to send you. I have a stock pan, but I don't really want to tear it up since its good shape...The next step is get the money to get a Baldwin saddle custom made!

Congrats!!
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Bartimus
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 09:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congrats Loren!
I'm sure you will do well, your seats are very high quality, and customer service is Outstanding!
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Essmjay
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That is great news Loren! I made the leap in '94 from being technically self employed (commercial fishing) to fully self employed (glass etcher and stone carver). Staying home to work full time was a bigger adjustment for me than the self reliance issue, since the fishing game was always a gamble anyway. I have all the work I need, have had 1-2 employees at times, but prefer to go it alone with Macy.

Great Luck on your endeavor!

Shane
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Gowindward
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 08:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Shane, I took to heart what you told Meribeth and I at breakfast that morning in Colorado about always saying yes when someone ask if you can do or will you do something different. It is serving me well.

I know this will not be easy, but I am looking forward to the autonomy of not working in a corporate setting.

"...if you take good care of the biz-it will take care of you."

Jack, I agree with you completely.
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Court
Posted on Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This is exciting to me.

I'm quite familiar with another infant motorcycle start-up at the moment and I think our timing is EXCELLENT.

You also have the benefit of being in one of my favorite towns . . Baldwin City, KS . . a great place to live AND work. Douglas County is something that really needs to be experienced, most folks wouldn't understand it. . . it's a microcosm of entrepreneurship within Kansas.

My Dad . . just over in Topeka . . said it best . . "you'll never make any money working for someone else".

All the best . . I can't wait to watch you grow!

Court
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Edv
Posted on Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 08:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Welcome to the group Loren, I have been self employed for 25 years now and wish I had of done it earlier. You will work more hours a day but enjoy it more
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Gowindward
Posted on Monday, May 23, 2011 - 11:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have been enjoying it, although working my tail off.

Court, I am but a shadow of a shadow compared to the other infant motorcycle start-up but agree the timing is excellent. I figure carving a business out in such a down economic time, will be a very good thing in the long term.

Loren
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