My friend with her Gammill long arm has tried to make it her living for the last couple of years. While she has had pretty steady work, it has not made her the income she had hoped and her business has left her with little time, energy or enthusiasm for doing her own projects. The "having to quilt" for $ has sucked out some of the joy of creating for her. She has recently decided to go back to her nursing career and spend her leisure time in her quilt studio just working on her own projects and a few select things for friends. After working with her to try and help her finish up some orders, I think I would find the same thing. If you are considering a LA career, I'd advise spending some time with someone already in the business. I know I am now positive that I don't want to start my own quilting business or even buy a LA machine.