3 practical pieces of advice for starting your own business.

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Over the past 18-months, I’ve met lots of entrepreneurs or wannabe entrepreneurs. Living in Austin, I guess that’s not very surprising. Because of this, I’ve had many conversations about the pros and cons of starting your own business. When I speak with people, I try to paint an accurate picture of being a solopreneur/consultant/entrepreneur because […]

On focus.

“Look for the seams.” My father gave me that advice when I played softball. I don’t remember if we were at the batting cages, or in our backyard, but it stuck. When standing at home plate, bat in hand, staring at the pitcher, I was to find the seams to ensure I kept my eye […]

On being an entrepreneur versus being unemployed.

Am I an entrepreneur? Or am I unemployed? Most days – or most hours of most days – I think of myself as being an entrepreneur. Right now it so happens that my business is in its infancy, which is why I’m not getting paid. But I’m taking what I think are the necessary steps to […]