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Re: How'd you get your start?
Posted to Shop Management Forum on 6/20/2002

Art,

26yrs ago.

Thought I had a good idea.

Borrowed $3,000.

Rented gas station 2 bays $300mo.

Paid back loan in 6 months

Ate hot dogs and beans for 1 yr.

Worked 80hr weeks pumping gas and fixing cars alone.

Hired brother. Still worked 7... Login to read more.