When Randall Pich started playing in a band at the age of 13 he realized in order to support the band’s touring he needed to design and sell apparel. Seeing the potential in selling t-shirts and having a knack for designing, he decided to start his own t-shirt business. Per his parents’ wishes, Randall attended college but was simultaneously working as a personal trainer and selling fitness themed t-shirts on the side. A few years into college, he realized that he was spreading himself too thin and decided to quit college and give away all his personal training clients to pursue his apparel company Live Fit full time. Today, Live Fit is sold in over 100 retail stores and is set to hit $8M in sales.
Secret Academy Episode – Alex French and Andrew Healy
Alex French and Andrew Healy have been best friends since middle school. They both got college degrees and started working in the corporate sector shortly after graduation. Slowly they realized that they were yearning for something more; something that working a 9-5 wouldn’t produce. After getting involved with Tough Mudder races and becoming more health and nutrition conscious, they stumbled upon cold brew coffee which was a healthier and stronger alternative to regular hot brewed coffee. Because Alex worked at General Mills at the time, they were able to do research on their product by asking all his coworkers for their opinions and conducting a taste test 6 months later with a consumer expert at General Mills. Today, Bizzy Coffee is being sold in numerous retail stores and is also available for purchase as a subscription service.
5 Ways Phenomenal Entrepreneurs Deal With Stress
Stress, in simple terms means the way we respond to any kind of demand on our mind, emotions, or physique… or all three. It is actually a survival mechanism. It helps us flight or fight when faced with any form of “demand”. You see, it is not necessarily a bad thing as a certain level of stress is needed to…
How to Become Who You Want To Be
So you want to become a better person. I’m a huge believer in a simple concept that can change your life: Who you have been is not who you have to be. At the same time, who you are today will determine who you are in the future. The way you live your life today determines the quality and experience of…
How to Overcome Buyer’s Remorse
We’ve all fallen under the spell of something we wanted so bad in the store that we’ve whipped out our card and purchased on the spot. The high of possessing the coveted item feels so damn good – until buyer’s remorse hits you with a left hook. “Shh… I can’t afford this!” Next thing you know, you’ve busted a U-turn, praying that you can get the sales associate to…
The 5 Things Holding You Back from Success
There are a ton of things that are holding back entrepreneurs, but there are a few guilty of ending many careers. One thing they all have in common is not taking full responsibility for yourself or your business. By looking at these five and really doing some reflection, it will allow you to realize where you can really take full…
Why Entrepreneurs Are Today’s Artists (and Why It Matters)
Artists change how we see and think about the world. Visiting Paris’s Musee D’Orsay for the first time in twenty years made me wonder if artists today are changing how we see the world like a century ago. Manet, Monet, Degas, Cezanne, their peers, mentors, and legacies–to pick one of countless lineages–provoked discussion and debate in their time and affected…