Year and a half into my second business. It's taken on average 80 hour weeks for 18 months now (combined time spent between both businesses). Second business is barely able to pay my mortgage, but finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. If all goes well, it will be both profitable (including historical investment) and able to pay a salary by early next year.
It's grueling, but worth it. Even though the income starts off low, having a direct connection to it creates an emotional attachment to every dollar coming through the door. I highly recommend starting a business to anyone with enough determination. It's viscerally satisfying.
Year and a half into my second business. It's taken on average 80 hour weeks for 18 months now (combined time spent between both businesses). Second business is barely able to pay my mortgage, but finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. If all goes well, it will be both profitable (including historical investment) and able to pay a salary by early next year.
It's grueling, but worth it. Even though the income starts off low, having a direct connection to it creates an emotional attachment to every dollar coming through the door. I highly recommend starting a business to anyone with enough determination. It's viscerally satisfying.