"Go for it, dude.  I am using some Martin movers with some global cranks and truss and doing small shows in Central Illinois.  All I can tell you is that our clients LOVE us.  Make sure you have access to a good technician if you are…"

"Thank you vince thats great advice. And Jason I am going to bother because it is a dream of mine to open my own company. I'm still building a solid business plan and still trying to find all the tips and tricks to run a business of my…"

"Yes I do. Don't bother, your not ready.    "

"The best advice I ever received was to buy steel.  Lights and lighting gear come and go the way the seasons do.  So buy a bunch of LED's and next year no one is using LED's anymore.  Buy a simple pipe hanger and 20 years…"

"Thank you guys! Im saving up to get an eation show designer 50 witch is just a simple board but good for its price! i can decide do i want good LED's or cheap ones? or do i wait on LED's and go with conventional's and Sheets…"

"To contravene the above post, you don't have to lose money out of the gate.  I couldn't afford to and didn't.  But make sure you have a client for your purchases and make your purchases dependent on USEFULNESS rather than…"

"Make sure that you have enough cash to survive for 2 years. Because you wont start making a profit for at least a year. just make sure you can lose money before you make it. also make sure you network with people and advertise like crazy so that you…"

"It's budget dependent. We went with having a small inventory with intelligent control. If there are bigger shows to do you can use the rental companies. The power of the show is the talent, skills, and artistic view of the design and production…"

"Hi, I’m Johnny from China. Our factory professionally produces the led moving head, led light, moving head, laser light and effect lights. We are the most professional factory in China. Welcome to see our website www.glow-lites.com . If you…"

"I am a LD that programs. I am also a grip. I am young and just getting into the industry... i Have been an doing lighting for 4 years now and I believe I can bring  young perspective on my struggles with getting into the industry…"

"Thank you for that advice. I do have to say I was stuck at a dead end 2-3 months ago and so I went to where the pro's were to ask them there advice. I am never not attempting to learn something or download some new console onto my computer. and…"

"Dylan, since you ask for advice, I'd like to add something you might not want to hear.  If you want to get your foot in the door, don't be stepping on toes.  You want to be a "simple grip".  You are talking about a…"

"Hey guys wow im am so shocked to have such an overwhelming response to my simple little question. You know i dont mind doing the grunt work. Its even kinda fun but a lot of this has helped me take a step back from what i was thinking and realized im…"