10 years. Before that, I spent 35 years in the corporate world.
There are no guarantees. If someone states one, use caution. Read the fine print. There is always some disclaimer, or some rule that you have to abide by.
My business is not near what it was in 2003, or 2004, but better than it has been since 2008. I have not spent one dime on advertising, and I do about 8 inspections a week, about all I want for now. Let’s see, this week I will have 10.
There is no answer to Russell’s question. The future is what you make of it; no one else.