sajesak
Head-Fier
Hey everyone.. I'm sick of working for other people and two partners and I are considering getting into this business. Mainly audio and video installs in church's, gyms, homes, bars, nightclubs, etc.... We're already a JBL, Crown, EV, Mackie, QSC, etc dealer. However, at this point we've just sold enough to be a dealer... we don't really want to to sell product unless we install it... For sure do NOT want to open a store or online store. The head guy has experiance in big install work... He would work as "Audio/Video consultant" ... He knows about rigging points, safety issues etc. He also knows about proper coverage and what's appropriate for certain rooms and situations. I've done a ton of "low voltage" work ... mainly some audio.. but ton's of CCTV, Security, etc. I'm also a live sound geek. Been on this forum forever and consider myself a decent soundman. So, I think i've got the ear..knowledge and understand the electronics.... and I LOVE pulling wire! Our third guy is a soundman by trade... so he also understands the world of live and pre-recorded music. We plan to work regionally.. meaning if we have to travel to do a job.. no problem. My questions are... is there any money in this? What are our insurance requirments?? Where's the serious money?? Church installs... Home theatre... ? Should we do CCTV and security as well? Obviously, we've done a handful of jobs based on word of mouth. Our biggest was a new casino.. but we hired alot of work out... like all the wire pulls.. we basically put the over 300 JBL speakers in ... all 200 plus TV's ...20 projectors... etc... However, we're not even an official company right now. But I'm thinking about making the step. It's a big one! And I need professional advice from all your smart dudes!