One of my closest male friends is a hairstylist. He is very good at what he does, has a clientele of "movers and shakers" in the area (except me and my family) and does very well financially.

I have sold to the auto repair business for many years and can tell you it is a reall headache. Keeping people, always in debt, financing the latest diagnostic and repair equipment, etc.

An average mechanic's tool box probably contains close to $ 4,000 in tools - plus. Toolman can fill that in. So, the investment is much greater.