Tyler made $8k last summer running his own repair crew at 17

I'm not going to lie — I got a little emotional writing this. Tyler started helping me on the roof when he was 13. By 15 he could do a basic shingle repair faster than most of my employees. Last summer (2025), I let him take small repair jobs on his own. He hired two of his friends. I provided the truck and tools. His numbers: - 47 repair jobs - Average job: $350 - Total revenue: $16,450 - He paid his crew: $5,200 - Materials: $2,800 - Gas: $450 - His take-home: $8,000 The kid learned scheduling, customer service, hiring, inventory management, and money management. All in one summer. College is great. But this? This is irreplaceable.