Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 22, 2021Trying to Think of the Next Big Thing? Do This Instead.The measure of a good entrepreneur doesn’t come down to a good idea. — At the turn of the century an invention took Silicon Valley by storm. Steve Jobs called it the most amazing piece of technology since the person computer. Jeff Bezos took one look at the product and immediately got involved, telling the inventor, ‘You have a product so revolutionary, you’ll have…Entrepreneurship4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Mar 4, 2021The Best Bloggers to Read While Sitting on the ToiletGuaranteed red marks on your thighs every time. — Let’s be honest folks. You check your phone while you’re on the toilet. And if you’re anything like me, you use that time to catch up on some cool Medium stories. The better the stories, the redder the elbow marks on your thighs. You know it’s true, don’t lie. Don’t…Writing Tips4 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Mar 3, 2021Count to 3. Take Some Pre. Go on a Calling Spree.This is literally my 3-step formula for cold calling. — Yepp. I literally have a sticky note on my wall that says those three calls to action. Count to 3. Take some pre-workout to amp me up. Then go on a calling spree for a couple of hours. But lemme back up. I only recently got back into cold-calling HOs…Advice5 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Feb 19, 2021Lessons Learned Going Door-to-DoorThe most important takeaway and why I think everyone should do a stint of knocking on 140 strangers’ doors. — Ah, sales. For many, sales is a nightmare. Commission? EW. Talking to random people? F*ck that! Funny enough, it’s also highly lauded by many successful entrepreneurs, and they attribute it as being crucial to their success. Well, I decided to give it a try and after about a month of…Millennials4 min read
Feb 14, 2021Why it Pays to Switch it UpFellow new bloggers you’re gonna wanna read this. — Hey folks. I’ve written a few blogs about why it’s important to NOT finish something just for the sake of finishing it. There’s no point. That would be dumb and a waste of time if it no longer makes sense for you and your goals. And as they say, true…Millennials5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 11, 2021Not Accepting No Is Only Half the BattlePart II is just as important — Hey peeps. Let’s get real for a sec. You’re gonna hear the word “No” a lot in your lifetime. Everyone will. Polite Nos. Big fat ugly Nos. All types of Nos. And a lot of personal growth books will tell you to say no to that no. Put in another…Advice3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 10, 2021Legitimate vs. Directive Fear: Badass Advice From a Badass EntrepreneurKnow when to listen to the voices in your head vs when to punch them square in the jaw. — Hey peeps. Alright full disclosure, I don’t really know how you would punch the voices in your head square in the jaw. I probably could’ve come up with something better for overcoming your limiting beliefs. But let’s roll with it anyway. So, here’s the deal. I’m currently reading the book…Advice3 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 7, 2021What to do When You Don’t Know What to Blog AboutHere’s the antidote. — Blog time, baby. Let’s do this. You’re sitting there. Staring at the screen. What shall I write today? Your phone buzzes. You check it. You got a million tabs open. You start X-ing out of them. Alright, that’s better. Now it’s showtime. You stare at the screen some more. Little more time goes by. Then you…Millennials3 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·Feb 4, 2021How I Generated $10k in 30 Days on Shopify and Then Immediately Lost It AllSelling on Shopify: The ultimate side hustle or a costly mistake? — My buddy and I recently generated over $10,000 from our Shopify store over a 30-day period, from Dec. 23rd to Jan. 23rd. Cool right? Yes, definitely. But ultimately, it turned into a huge pain in the ass. I actually wrote this article with the intention of praising the Shopify as…Millennials10 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Feb 3, 2021Wait a Second… Are You Onto Something?How to tell if you need a Claritin. — Hey again, peeps. Listen up. There’s a lot of people out there with bad allergies. But I’m not talking about dog hair or pollen. See, most people are allergic to anything unconventional. It makes them queazy. They gotta steer clear of it because if they get too close they might…Inspiration3 min read
