I was the tech in a Jred and RedMax dealership. The shop opened 90 years ago for auto and expanded to Lawn & Garden 60 years ago. With a reputation like that, we got in EVERYTHING, so those two brands made up a very small portion of what I worked on. Two of us on small engine. Him on riders, I got everything else.
They closed the L&G section 2 months ago. We left on decent terms so when anyone asks for service, they give out our info. Part of our job was to deal with the customers ourselves, so these people already know and trust me. Big plus is that these folks are accustom to 1) having me work on their equipment and 2) paying the $75/hr labor. More headaches, boost in pay.
I've always been a homebody. I'm going for it.