Coat
is one Smokin' Farker
Lately I've passed on several thousand dollars worth of catering opportunities, and thought that it may be time to permit up and get going. So, like any good entrepreneur I threw together a business plan, built some trusty spreadsheets and started running plays--basically I made the bbq version of fantasy football.
Then last night, it hit me. As soon as i started down this path, all of a sudden my focus shifted, in the blink of an eye. It's always been about the cook and the craft for me. But as soon as I started messing with this business stuff, I immediately started focusing on the bottom line. And it's still just fantasy bbq. What will happen when it really is a business? Will I be even more focused on the bottom line? Will I forget that I'm in it for the "love of the game?"
So the dilemma is, to cater or not to cater. It would indeed fund my hobby. It would indeed get me cooking even more. But I'm not sure it's worth it if my focus will be this easily directed toward dollars and cents. I'm sure you've all been there. Just sharing my little personal drama. How have you guys navigated this in the past?
Then last night, it hit me. As soon as i started down this path, all of a sudden my focus shifted, in the blink of an eye. It's always been about the cook and the craft for me. But as soon as I started messing with this business stuff, I immediately started focusing on the bottom line. And it's still just fantasy bbq. What will happen when it really is a business? Will I be even more focused on the bottom line? Will I forget that I'm in it for the "love of the game?"
So the dilemma is, to cater or not to cater. It would indeed fund my hobby. It would indeed get me cooking even more. But I'm not sure it's worth it if my focus will be this easily directed toward dollars and cents. I'm sure you've all been there. Just sharing my little personal drama. How have you guys navigated this in the past?