Are you considering a career change or dreaming of starting your own business? Mike's journey from corporate sales to owning a successful Dustless Blasting business is a testament to the power of following your passion and taking the leap into entrepreneurship. His story of transition, growth, and success serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to break free from the corporate world and build something of their own. Follow his story to learn how passion, hard work, and a willingness to innovate can pave the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career in the blasting industry.

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Rust Inhibitor - htps://www.dustlessblasting.com/products/rust-inhibitor

TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 We're back!
00:03:08 Introducing Mike Robison
00:04:07 Mike's background
00:08:48 Highlighting the DB500® Mobile S
00:11:42 Constructive feedback about our machines
00:14:57 Mike's experience with our support team
00:17:22 How to get comfortable blasting ASAP
00:19:40 The biggest learning curve
00:21:37 First year business plan
00:25:15 Mike's advertising strategy
00:30:02 Building organic traffic
00:34:26 Why Mike records all of his jobs
00:37:00 The best time to ask for a Google Review
00:37:44 "TikTok is where it's at right now"
00:39:55 Is cleanup worth your time?
00:43:16 Finding your niche in your first year - is it necessary?
00:46:20 Why knowing your target market can save you money
00:48:25 Mike's job pricing strategy
00:55:55 Achieving professional and personal growth
01:00:30 Mike's Favorite Job
01:04:54 Why Mike prefers to dry blast
01:07:25 Our opinion on when to dry blast and when to wet blast
01:10:05 Crushed Glass is King
01:14:50 Educate your customer about flash rust
01:19:27 Must Have Products
01:22:17 Lesser known benefits of owning a blasting business
01:24:11 Network with other blasters!
01:26:41 See you next time!

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