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Originally Posted by ShannanD25
What I can recommend is start small. You are going to make alot of mistakes and learn so many things your first year. Do not overwhelm yourself with a bunch of breeders.
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Very good point... two groups of breeding is enough to handle until you can figure out a system that really works for you. The 5 year plan is a good idea too, it will really help you find direction. I've been selling for almost two years, and I'm just now figuring out what types of leos to work with. I started by getting all of them I could without any real direction, BAD idea!
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Originally Posted by ShannanD25
Earn your respect and name recognition through the quality of your animals and your knowledge....it wont come quick and you can't buy it. Realize that you are not going to make money at it (if that is your goal) your first or even second year. Realize it is going to be alot of time invested.
Be sure that however many animals you wind up with you can care for, including expensive vet bills.
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Amen! The single biggest factor people have listed (given price is the same), is the respect that you earn by selling quality animals and notdoing dumb crap. for a definition of dumb crap, visit the BOI and read a few bad guy posts.
Financially, expect nothing for a while. You'll be buying a lot more supplies than you'll be selling in leos. Spend extra money on your animals, don't cut corners by skipping vet checks or not providing gut-load or something like that.
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Originally Posted by ShannanD25
I am still trying to figure out the whole pricing thing....the market changes.
Be sure that if you "go public" as a Leo breeder you know what you are talking about, or at least have a very good clue or know where to find the answers.
My big advice, again, earn your good name and respect(it will take time) ....you can't buy your way into the top of the breeders....and hope that maybe some of the big names retire.....hahaha
Good luck
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Can't really add much to that.
Basically, it's like running any other small business. Respect your customers and provide a good quality product and the reputation will grow. As it does, you will find yourself selling more animals at higher prices. And don't forget, even though we're all competition we're all here to help with any questions/problems (what other idustry does that?! I knew I love it here for a reason)
