Building Building Moxie (an outtake)

no more writing on this this week . . . coming next week 8.9, I promise (I removed this from last because it flows better without it). Great weekend. jb

A lay over

I want to point out that I did look at other things -- Not just how-to websites. I explored several business models not limited to, but including -- 1. diy workshops 2. diy clubs 3. Owner-builder operations. Each was ruled out for their own reason, and guess what, here they are:

1. I felt that a diy workshop was not viable unless the space being used was doubling also as a shop for a contractor or a craftsperson. I have seen several go by the wayside in the last two years. Does Home Depot have the market cornered? Maybe not, but I figured I could do better.

2. Diy clubs were interesting -- and while I still envision hosting and/or proctoring one eventually, I moved on quickly; I did not feel they presented a strong enough nucleus, in a business sense, from which to build around.

3. Owner-builder services -- and there are franchising options. While these operations are probably doing a great job at assisting with the construction of new homes, it appeared that the framework many were using could not scale.