The Confidence of a Belligerent Beachgoer
Confidence is key when you’re running your own business. If you’re not confident, DO MORE RESEARCH. One time in Florida, my love for debate and my confidence in my own research landed me in the local paper!
Another Waterfall Moment — Research Pays Off
How was I able to build an incredible waterfall feature in my backyard? I’ll tell you: Patience and Research. When you’re starting a new project, do the research and take your time. Wait for the perfect time to buy materials at a fraction of their normal cost. And use that extra money to pay someone […]
$500,000 Waterfall
Do you know why most new businesses fail? I’ll tell you, it’s not because their idea isn’t good enough. Or because they don’t have the skills to be successful. Most new businesses fail because their focus isn’t on profit. It’s as simple as that. You need to know your profit margins to be successful.
The Wise Men at Woodland
It just blows my mind that a single job can change the entire course of your life. When I worked at the Woodland condominium complex in college, I felt my first push into entrepreneurship. Thankfully, my boss was supportive, and the wise men at Woodland turned out to be incredible mentors. Goes to show what […]
FORE! My 4’s of Golf
Incoming! Look out for some wisdom falling from the sky! Where would I be without patience? I’ve built four golf greens in my backyard (by the way, I can’t wait to welcome people onto this one-of-a-kind course.) And it took a lot of patience to get to to this point. Patience to learn how to […]
Psst, Pay Your Taxes
Ok, this one probably sounds obvious. But if you’re going into business for yourself, PAY YOUR TAXES. Here are the two best things you can do to make sure you’re never caught off guard by a tax bill
Better Get an Attorney
I’m not threatening you to get an attorney… but maybe I should. My lawyer always tells me he’ll kick my a** if I sign anything before he reads it.