MGM man it doesnt matter how much I make. Like URO said, for the first few years, you may not be able to pay yourself anything, might have to have a second job to feed yourself, if your lucky, & good, the economy doesnt kill peoples wallets to pay you, maybe youll start making good money in a few years. Actually, Im not in the hotrod business, but the service is service wheather your a hotrod builder or an interior designer, or landscaper, or plumber, or vending machine repair guy.Iv ebeen self employed for 4 years, I have very litttle overhead, makes it a little easier.