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I’ve thought about this too. In my mind, the best strategy is to do it because you love it. I’ve seen many people start things as a hobby, fund it through commissions for friends and family, and slowly branch out. Before too long, they’re making enough to fund their hobby and turn a small profit. Maybe they do a little bit on the weekend, or cut paid work back to part time, get a small business going. Before long, they have enough confidence and clients to start a full time small business, with the experience to make it work.
That said, part of making money from small scale construction has to be sales. You have to learn to sell yourself, and to tell people why they want what you’re selling. And don’t be afraid to ask a bit more than you think you’re worth, you might be surprised what people will pay.