Now that we are officially opened for business we would like to share some snapshots of our journey thus far.
The night we got the truck was when the process began to feel real.
The kids were waiting to greet Chris when he got home.
It was late and cold but the excitement lured them out to investigate.
The back of the truck was filled with old tools and supplies from the previous owner and Chris was like a kid in a candy store, going through it all.
Once emptied, we disassembled shelves, vacuumed debris and worked late into the night to begin making it our own.
As we worked to prepare the truck, Chris studied hard for his licensing exam while still maintaining his day job.
He took the test in the morning and met the girls at the bus stop in the afternoon. They were eager to ask how it went, and excited when he shared that he passed.
We set up the business phone line around the time of our sons 13th birthday. Our gift to him was his very own data plan.
On our way home from the errand we were trying the different lines and were excited to see the business contact displayed on the screen in the car.
Rebecca was making a lot of progress, behind the scenes; from registering the business to filing for an EIN number to creating a website and commissioning a logo. It was a big event in our house when we had to make a decision between our two logo finalists.
With the new DMV appointment system, registering the truck was a breeze. Once we had it registered and insured, we were finally able to get it into the shop for repairs.
Next, it was time for Chris to set up and stock the truck.
Chis did a wonderful job organizing his space and getting it set up for work.
Rebecca, unable to help with plumbing supplies, tackled the job of cleaning the truck cab.
It felt good to breathe new life into the old girl, who we now lovingly call Badger 1
So now we’ve sanded down the rear door and soon we will be applying a fresh coat of paint and having our logo adhered to the three sides, so you know it’s us.
In the meantime, if you see Badger 1 out and about, while Chris is tending to jobs, give her a honk, and him a wave.
We appreciate you!
*Update* Badger 1 was looking and running great after her decals were put on! Unfortunately, she needed some maintenance in late August, which required us to acquire another vehicle to keep the business running. The old girl served us well for the first few months of business but may need more mechanical know-how than we can give her.
We have purchased a new truck, Badger 2, and will post a photo once she’s “in uniform”.
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