I proposed two projects to her. The $250,000 lighting and a $25,000 power factor correction. She threw out the larger and wants to work on the smaller. I'll deal with that.
Not always the best scenario in the resi market as many big builders either go under, don't pay or have no work during the down time. I have found having a good mix helps during the slow time but I would not put all my eggs in one basket. BTW, I will never be rich either- made a decent living but not like some of the commercial guys who do lots of large scale jobs. They usually hire and fire as the jobs come and go.
I have been the guy that worked for the large companies, and it has good and bad. Overtime, good pay; but being cut off schedule in winter is a bummer because you don't have jobs lined up.