by Mike | Apr 15, 2015 | Franchise, Million in the Bank, Planning, Starting Out |
At Least She Tried
This is about Donna. She was a woman who was worried about her future. And to her credit she tried to do something about it, she used her experience to start a business. The problem was she had no experience in starting a business and did not seek out any of the free help and mentoring available. (more…)
by Mike | Mar 10, 2015 | Business ownership, Finding Money, Goals, It is a Journey, Million in the Bank, Planning, Starting Out |
Dropout Food Truck Millionaire Part I
Tough Start on the Road to a Million Dollars
Today at 38 years old, Joe Woodel and his wife Lauren are on their way to being millionaires with a restaurant and a food truck. Joe grew up in the south, mostly in Tennessee. He would never have been voted most likely to succeed in high school. He was a rebel and hated authority. He just flat did not like anyone telling him what to do, so he dropped out of high school at age 17 and went to work- that was 1994.
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by Mike | Nov 20, 2014 | Business ownership, Finding Money, Goals, Million in the Bank, Mindset, Planning, Starting Out |
100% Disabled Veteran Starts a Business
A new business is started
Part I
100% Disabled Veteran Starts a Business
Disabled veteran entrepreneur Al Kroell served more than honorably in the Navy, but is quite private about discussing it. When he retired from the military in 2004 after 20 years of service and 100% disability, he vowed he would not give up and wanted to start a business. Because of his injuries sustained in the military he was classified as a 100% disabled veteran and among many other health issues he could not use his hands. (more…)
by Mike | Nov 5, 2014 | Business ownership, Goals, Million in the Bank, Mindset, Planning, Starting Out |
Creativity Optional
Creativity is optional
Creativity Optional
My whole premise is that you do not need to start a business based on a new product or service. But starting a tried-and-true business does not mean you are not creative. Many people assume that if they can’t think of an original idea for a business, that they must not be creative. Wrong! You need fuel to be creative. (more…)
by Mike | Oct 21, 2014 | Business ownership, Goals, Million in the Bank, Mindset, Planning, Starting Out, Types of Business |
Opportunity is there for you to have $1,000,000
Live Your Dream
Opportunity is everywhere, we all know that, but then why hasn’t everyone made $1,000,000 yet? I have covered so many stories of people doing it with regular businesses everywhere. They are not extra smart, definitely not richer, and they do not know the secret password. Opportunity is there, but you must take action. (more…)
by Mike | Jun 30, 2014 | Business ownership, Finding Money, Million in the Bank, Planning, Starting Out, Types of Business |
Soccer Mom Business Millionaire
Soccer Mom Business Ponderings
Soccer mom business millionaire– this never crossed soccer mom Cheryl Rose’s mind. But she was knee deep in soccer, plus she was thinking of starting a business. Her 9 year old son played recreational soccer and her 16 year old daughter played competitive soccer. Her daughter not only played for her high school, but she played all year. When she was not competing she was in some soccer camp to improve her skills. Cheryl had been in the soccer world since her daughter was 6 years old, which was 10 years ago. She even was an assistant soccer coach early on, and then the soccer involvement pace just kept picking up. (more…)