You need to get your name out there.
The best way to do that is to network, and the way I found best to do it was through participation in community groups and youth sports. People get to know you, learn what you do, maybe try you out at their house and think of you when there is work to be done at their business, factory or rental property.
With a little time and luck, some of the people you meet will be GCs, business owners and property managers with larger projects. If they like you (and who doesn't like a guy who volunteers?) you'll get to bid their work and if they really like you then you might even get last-lookie or a negotiated contract arrangement.
Beware the temptation to get too big, too quickly. Small and efficient can make you as much or more money than big and out of control with far fewer headaches.
