The questioner usually believes they’re posing a clever query to calculate how much revenue is generated over the course of a year.
Yes, you’re correct. That IS a VERY invasive query.
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Most often they launch into a conversation on this topic by beginning with:
“Oh, this would be a great ‘side gig’.”
Followed by the “quantity” query.
Here is my standard response:
Well, this is a very competitive business. As with any business, there are peaks & valleys in the work load throughout the year & it also varies from year-to-year. So, basically not so much FEAST & often quite a bit of FAMINE . . . So, be wise don’t quit your Day Job.
If they press further, then I’ll elucidate with:
There are MULTIPLE VARIABLES that negatively impact this business sector & business volume that are completely & totally outside of one’s control/influence.
If they press EVEN further (yes, believe it or not - some do press even further), then I’ll address it with:
If you’d like to become a business owner, you’ll be best served by performing some Research online prior to jumping in headfirst . . .