The majority of questions I receive is on the topic of “How do I get started?” or “What can I do with this money?” or “How do I invest?” My reply to everyone is usually, follow your passion. If you don’t know what that is yet, think of something that you like doing, something that you like to buy, or a…
Surround Yourself With Success – You Are Who You Hang Out With
Seventeen years ago, a good friend told me that if you want own a Ferrari one day, you have to start by being in the company of those who already own one. Back in the day, my interpretation of that was that the longer you hung out with people who owned a Ferrari, the more motivated you would become to…
Aston Martin DBS Buyers Guide & Case Study
Here we are again with another case study. This time we’re going to cover my favorite car - the Aston Martin DBS. It is so much a favorite that I actually own two of them, a 2009 Infa Red six-speed and a 2011 Lighting Silver automatic. After having owned a DB9, multiple Vantages, and most recently these two DBS cars, I have somewhat become an expert on not only the market in general for the Aston Martin marque, but also on the reliability issues and common problems. With ownership under my belt, I've decided to put together a buyers guide but also share my experiences thus far.
Here we are again with another case study. This time we’re going to cover my favorite car – the Aston Martin DBS. It is so much a favorite that I actually own two of them, a 2009 Infa Red six-speed and a 2011 Lighting Silver automatic. After having owned a DB9, multiple Vantages, and most recently these two DBS cars, I have somewhat become an expert on not only the market in general for the Aston Martin marque, but also on the reliability issues and common problems. With ownership under my belt, I’ve decided to put together a buyers guide but also share my experiences thus far.
Secret Academy Episode – Brian Smith
A passionate author, speaker, and innovator, Brian Smith is one of the most sought after business leaders and branding experts in the country. Starting with only $500 and selling UGG boots from the back of a pickup truck, Brian’s leadership and ability to market his brand through customer service and loyalty allowed him to take his company to a record $15 million in sales in 17 years. As a media guest and inspiring entrepreneur, he is committed to teaching his breakthrough business strategies to entrepreneurs and translating personal vision into company culture and branding through his new book The Birth of a Brand.
5 Reasons to Step Up Your Social Game
It’s incredible to look back over the last decade and see how far social media has come; according to new data, the average person spends about 1.72 hours per day on social platforms, representing a total of about 28 percent of all online activity. For entrepreneurs with businesses across a variety of different industries, this means establishing a strong social…
Secret Academy Episode – Dan Price
Holding true to the principles and social responsibility that were ingrained in him while growing up in rural Idaho, 30-year Dan Price of Seattle-based Gravity Payments is a CEO who epitomizes the meaning of purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Taking a $970,000 dollar pay cut to help afford raising the minimum wage to $70K at his credit card processing company is just one of many ways Dan has built his business based upon transparency, integrity, and an ability to serve others. Intent on setting a new standard for the way business is done and real value is created, Dan and Gravity have been making national headlines for earning the Entrepreneur of the Year Award recently and sparking a discussion around income inequality, igniting a shift in the business community that’s driven by a competitive necessity to do good.
Be Your Own Boss – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
If you read my previous article on how to deal with getting fired, you would know that I lost a very high paying and high-level job during my younger years. At the time, I actually had a side business but was not interested in being self-employed; I actually enjoyed being the boss in some else’s organization. Circumstances forced me to…