The hunt for work is a drawn out process.
I started a new company, in a new area 3 years ago .
I gave up on advertising News paper, phone book, magazine.
I shrunk my crew to 3 or 4 guys .
Now i just talk to people , I pass out cards to every one i meet . I try to meet 10 new people a day . Try to look approachable , Its hard for me because I'm a big SOB , bald with a go-tee I'm told that I'm scary looking .
Ive been doing small jobs to meet more people so i can net work more work .
I only work on my street 3-5 mils either way.
It sounds silly but every one knows me here , If some one want a addition built they call me .
My company is called wellbuilt home additions LLC .
I don,t bid jobs I sell my design & price the job . No competition really . Ive drawn up 100s of plans and proposals in the last 3 years and built 24 + additions a new house and a bunch of roofing, siding ,window , kitchens & baths . I do allot of work for people doing there own work . footings, block work ,concrete, framing , brick /stone . In the end i build most of the job for them any way.

I try to never say no .
My area is hurting now and most people cant get the money for major remodels . I mite head 1hr south where the money is

but i hate to drive . John