u/No_Measurement437

I’ve been considering building a small compliance firm focused on helping community banks and credit unions with investigations, SAR writing, transaction monitoring, and staffing support.

For those who’ve done it:
How hard was it to get your first client?
What services sold easiest at first?
Biggest mistake you made early on?
Is the income stable enough the first few years?

Not looking for the ‘hustle culture’ version of it. Just honest feedback from people actually in the industry.