So Im in the waiting process for disability but Ive been trying to come up with ideas to make money, at least enough to suppliment disability (if I am approved for it) - back story, Ive been fighting to stay off disability for 4 years after being recommended that I file for it.
Ive had some ideas but and I got excited about them but then my brain started thinking of the practicality of it, like not having the requires capital and having to depend on a successful kickstarter or other crowd funding campaign to start it.
Some of the ideas I had was a commercial aquaponic system that hangs on the back of an aquarium that not only filters the water but would grow herbs or small plants as well. I have a good design, dont have a prototype to test it with. But that would require about $100k-200k in capital for a full operation or about $15k to start.
I also thought about trying to grow morel mushrooms, they go for like $40/lb fresh in Seattle....still might do that but I would still need capital as Im sure my landlord wouldnt like me growing them in the apartment lol.
But then I started thinking about fishing rods and flies, I already know how to tie wet flies, I would need practice on dry flies, and my dad has built a few rods before.....would be considerably less capital than any other and I could go to various sports shows or fairs and what not to sell or promote them. I have a spare bedroom that I could potentially build them in if the turners were quiet enough.....But is there really a demand for it and would it make any money?
Can money be made building rods and tying flies?
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Re: Can money be made building rods and tying flies?
I can't answer your question on monies to be made from rod/fly building, but I am wondering if Spokane has any places like,"Labor Ready?" Labor employment where you just show up in the AM, and wait to get picked up for general labor jobs for the day. Digging fence post holes, whatever .
Or even do the hang out outside of Home Depot and get picked up for labor work.
I will be looking for 2 people to dig a 20' trench to bury downspout drain.
(Just sayin'..... That's how it works.
Or even do the hang out outside of Home Depot and get picked up for labor work.
I will be looking for 2 people to dig a 20' trench to bury downspout drain.
(Just sayin'..... That's how it works.
Re: Can money be made building rods and tying flies?
Ouch...I agree with your statement in a "normal" out of work case...but he said he's most likely going on disability. Doesn't sound like manual labor would be a fit for him at the moment.
Of course there are other placement agencies for desk jobs. Just saying.
Either way...to the OP. Find a way to follow your dream. Life is too short not to go after what you really want to do. I'm in the same boat with a business idea. Like you, I'm a normal working Joe and don't have the startup capital to get my idea up and running. But there are ways. Like you mentioned in your post, if your idea is feasible, there are group funding sites with personal investors that are willing to donate toward a startup in hopes of making interest on their investment. There are also venture capitalists that are willing to take risks on small startups. Do your research and competitive market analysis and make a decision on what direction you want to go. Write a legit business plan including financial costs and forecasts. Investors won't give you the time of day without a solid business plan to present to them.
This process can take a year, or years...or sometimes (it's rare) it could take off quicker than you expected...but plan on putting in a lot of hours and work before you even get to the point of seeking startup capital.
Good luck bro!
Of course there are other placement agencies for desk jobs. Just saying.
Either way...to the OP. Find a way to follow your dream. Life is too short not to go after what you really want to do. I'm in the same boat with a business idea. Like you, I'm a normal working Joe and don't have the startup capital to get my idea up and running. But there are ways. Like you mentioned in your post, if your idea is feasible, there are group funding sites with personal investors that are willing to donate toward a startup in hopes of making interest on their investment. There are also venture capitalists that are willing to take risks on small startups. Do your research and competitive market analysis and make a decision on what direction you want to go. Write a legit business plan including financial costs and forecasts. Investors won't give you the time of day without a solid business plan to present to them.
This process can take a year, or years...or sometimes (it's rare) it could take off quicker than you expected...but plan on putting in a lot of hours and work before you even get to the point of seeking startup capital.
Good luck bro!
The Quadfather wrote:I can't answer your question on monies to be made from rod/fly building, but I am wondering if Spokane has any places like,"Labor Ready?" Labor employment where you just show up in the AM, and wait to get picked up for general labor jobs for the day. Digging fence post holes, whatever .
Or even do the hang out outside of Home Depot and get picked up for labor work.
I will be looking for 2 people to dig a 20' trench to bury downspout drain.
(Just sayin'..... That's how it works.
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Re: Can money be made building rods and tying flies?
don't leave out E-Bay. America's Flea Market is a great place to sell goods. The trick is (Ta Da) buy low. If you can find an item at a garage sale or even retail that is dirt cheap, it is possible to turn around and sell it on E-Bay and make money. Maybe one sale you make a buck, another you make three, but it does add up.
I'll give you an example I just saw. I was in Helena MT this weekend and a store had areo jigs deep discounted to .76 a jig. These jigs would normally sell for $2-$2.50. You could buy these jigs, bundle them 2-3 (to save on the shipping component) and resell them. You may only make $1-2 per sale, but multiple that by all the items you can find that you think are "flip-able" and, while not being enough to live off of, would help supplement a disability check.
Making flies/lures, again, if you get the components cheap enough to cover the shipping w/o making the price too high, it can be done. You won't get rich, but you may be able to supplement that disability check. For example, the kokanee sling blades that sell for $6-9 retail? The blades can be bought in bulk at a component price of around $2 each. Add the tape and hardware brings your cost to around $2.50-3 and sell them for $5. You won't make a lot, but if you find enough of these types of items it may surprise you what you can make.
I'll give you an example I just saw. I was in Helena MT this weekend and a store had areo jigs deep discounted to .76 a jig. These jigs would normally sell for $2-$2.50. You could buy these jigs, bundle them 2-3 (to save on the shipping component) and resell them. You may only make $1-2 per sale, but multiple that by all the items you can find that you think are "flip-able" and, while not being enough to live off of, would help supplement a disability check.
Making flies/lures, again, if you get the components cheap enough to cover the shipping w/o making the price too high, it can be done. You won't get rich, but you may be able to supplement that disability check. For example, the kokanee sling blades that sell for $6-9 retail? The blades can be bought in bulk at a component price of around $2 each. Add the tape and hardware brings your cost to around $2.50-3 and sell them for $5. You won't make a lot, but if you find enough of these types of items it may surprise you what you can make.
"Takers get the honey, Givers sing the blues".
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Re: Can money be made building rods and tying flies?
mizm05 wrote:Ouch...I agree with your statement in a "normal" out of work case...but he said he's most likely going on disability. Doesn't sound like manual labor would be a fit for him at the moment.
The Quadfather wrote:I can't answer your question on monies to be made from rod/fly building, but I am wondering if Spokane has any places like,"Labor Ready?" Labor employment where you just show up in the AM, and wait to get picked up for general labor jobs for the day. Digging fence post holes, whatever .
Or even do the hang out outside of Home Depot and get picked up for labor work.
I will be looking for 2 people to dig a 20' trench to bury downspout drain.
(Just sayin'..... That's how it works.
His disability is stress/anxiety related. Unless orig. poster left something out.
Agree with Mike. eBay is the ultimate flee mkt.
Think if there is a product there you know a bit about.... (Say camera lenses... Then u always watch for such item cheaply sold by people not in the know....) ---Craigslist, Goodwill, etc. you pick up item cheap and re-sell EBay for what you know it's worth.
Only issue is you are like in Deer Park or somewhere??
That kills your shopping resources.
(Just look for an item that you have knowledge in)
Sorry u can't sell RT equipment. )-: