timbo,
my situation was, and is, similar. I’ve focused on building barns, the bigger the better. I’ve played with different timber framing styles and techniques while building many barns over the last 7 years. My TF business is an aggressive PT venture and I don’t think I would be able to evolve in the same fashion if it were a FT venture. We build about 10 large/medium barns a year and have built a few homes/additions and specialty structures along the way. I’ve found, and many others have found, that cutting and erecting a TF house or addition is not the world’s biggest challenge, but finishing that frame can be!! Many TFer only do TFing, they do not finish homes. If you’re going to focus on the general contractor end of the business, it really is a different business. I’m not sure what direction to move in, but I’m leaning toward just offering TF’s and not GC services.
All of the buildings we have built are available to support growth of the business should I actually find the energy and brains to do that!! My biggest issues remaining the business end of the world. The building is challenging but the business end gives me a head ach!!
I guess my suggestion is to take it slow, the business will come and keep it fun!!
Best of luck
pete
