It’s truly contingent upon the saturation of your service region.
Some who started into this business many years ago waited 9-12 months before they were able to receive their initial signing order.
Also, this business sector is like most new businesses, you need to have cash flow for the first few years while you’re building your clientele. It’s not a sprint! It’s a marathon. Certainly, there are areas of the USA that provide an exception to the rule, but it’s not the norm . . .
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