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Offline Raider Bill

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25 years ago today!
« on: January 06, 2012, 01:45:03 pm »
I started my Company ;D www.fiainspectors.com

It has nothing to do with forestry, sawmills, but has allowed me to buy my Tennessee property and enjoy the woods.

Been quite a ride!

WOOHOO! 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Offline Mooseherder

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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2012, 01:47:01 pm »
That is a very long time.
Congratulations! 8)
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2012, 01:58:54 pm »
Congratulations, Raider Bill!  You've started a good business, and you have great staying power to boot.  It's neat to see your website.  Continued good luck!    smiley_inspector Actually, "Inspector Raider."

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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2012, 02:08:11 pm »
Congratulations on your first 25 years Bill !!!  Your business and your hobby does not need to be the same anyway.   smiley_thumbsup
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2012, 02:14:57 pm »
 8)  Way to go Bill!!    As a business owner myself of 22 years I totally respect all your hard work. Good job!!  You should be very proud of yourself.  :)
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2012, 02:20:27 pm »
Congratulations Bill!
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2012, 03:11:05 pm »
Congratulations Bill!  Good luck on the next 25 too. 8)
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2012, 06:30:08 pm »
Bill.....that's what life's all about! You're very blessed!
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2012, 08:21:50 pm »
Way to go Bill. You've got 5 years on me.

Mark
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2012, 11:01:56 pm »
Generally takes a long time to start paying yourself and enjoying the fruits of your labor. Well done, keep the good work. 8)
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2012, 12:02:35 am »
Well done, Partner!
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2012, 07:02:59 am »
Nice that you can have a piece of land for your hard work.
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2012, 08:45:55 am »
The best way to spoil something you enjoy is to make a business out of it.You kept them seperate, wise man. Frank C.
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2012, 08:49:36 am »
Congrats!!  8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2012, 09:11:52 am »
  Congrats on your 1/4 century anniversary , thats quite a milestone.
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2012, 02:18:09 pm »
25 years! Wow! Congratulations! You must be doing it right. I've seen so many businesses that don't make it the first year and many that don't last even 5 years.  Way to go and I wish you many, many more profitable years of business. 8)
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #16 on: January 07, 2012, 03:21:53 pm »
Great stuff Bill, I can only image but I am sure it must be very satisfying to leave secure employment start such a business and have it going strong 25yrs later.
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #17 on: January 07, 2012, 04:42:24 pm »
Way to go, Bill! Been there, tried that, went broke. It ain't easy!
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #18 on: January 07, 2012, 09:20:15 pm »
Congratulations Bill and may you continue with your success.  :)
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Re: 25 years ago today!
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2012, 09:48:03 am »
Congrats on the mile stone.
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