Are there any Sole Proprietors out there? Or one man shops set up under an LLC?
I've been at a local brokerage for about 10 years as a licensed salesperson. I just got my Broker license though, which means I can essentially go out on my own and supervise my own deals.  I'm tempted to do it.

I've got some solid, repeat business so I think I would do fine.  I'm worried about plateauing though.  I'm worried that as I cold call big tenants or big landlords they won't take me as seriously. 

Any tips or words of wisdom from any one-lungers out there would be appreciated!  Cheers!
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