I wanted to share a little update on how things have been going with Veteran Concrete Scanning Solutions over the past year. When I started this company, I really didn’t know exactly where it would take me. I knew the GPR side of the business, I knew I could provide a good service, and I was willing to work, but building an actual business from the ground up was completely new to me. Looking back over the past year, it is pretty incredible to see the progress. I’ve gone from trying to get my name out there and looking for that next opportunity to now completing projects for major contractors, commercial properties, universities, airports, retail stores, and other organizations throughout New England. Some of the projects I’ve had the opportunity to work on include Amazon facilities, Dartmouth College projects with Suffolk Construction, T.F. Green International Airport, Foot Locker, Aaron’s Corporate Office, Hope Commons, and Reagan Marine Construction. I’ve also had opportunities to bid and build relationships around projects involving companies and organizations such as Whole Foods Market, Kay Jewelers, the Queens Museum, and others. What has been especially encouraging is that I’m starting to see more repeat business and referrals. Instead of every job feeling like I have to start over and find the next customer, relationships I’ve built are beginning to turn into additional projects. The Amazon work is a good example of that, where what started as an opportunity turned into ongoing scanning and multiple visits as the project progressed. I’m also seeing the size and variety of the work change. One week I might be scanning a commercial floor before trenching, another I’m at an airport, another at a university, and recently I was on the water scanning a concrete-encased wale to locate steel tie rods for a marine construction project. There have definitely been challenges along the way, and I still have a long way to go, but the business is moving in the right direction. My workload is becoming more consistent, more contractors are becoming familiar with my company, and I’m getting opportunities today that I would have been extremely excited just to be considered for a year ago.

Hello everyone I haven’t posted in a while, but it’s been a busy and productive year. I recently completed my Associate’s degree in Business Administration and am currently working toward my Bachelor’s degree. In May, I launched my business, and I’m proud to say I met my short-term goal of generating $10,000 in revenue within the year, finishing at $12,500 in eight months. While I didn’t quite become a millionaire in a year like I once joked about, I’m extremely proud of what I accomplished on my own. This past year taught me a lot, allowed me to build valuable experience, and helped me make meaningful connections with potential clients and partners. I’m excited to keep building, learning, and growing, and I’m looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: Enjoyable read or audible book. Funny and sets perspective in life. How to Win Friends and Influence People: Classic and great to teach about communication with people. Nail it Then Scale it: Great business book for nailing the business model then scaling. Buy Then Build: Is a good book if you are looking to purchase an existing business. Crossing the Chasm: Tech based but can be for a company hitting flat sales after a successful launch. The 4-Hour Work Week: Are you looking to escape your W-2 job and start an owner absentee model? (I have more but these were my favorites this year)

I recorded a message about sales and will post it in the community. There were no other people on the call so I closed the event. See you all on the next one.

What’s the biggest barrier right now to launching your business?