Group Details

Introductory Phrase:

Always filled with ideas and ready to take action, but lack a true sense of direction or guidance.

About You:

I've never been a fan of the typical path to life. Going through college, accumulating debt along the way, then hopping into the full time grind to pay it off and live a conventional life for many years to come. Change means a lot to me. I love an ever changing environment filled with potential. The idea of being locked in to a routine without much potential for growth does not interest me. With this crazy thought in my head, I dropped out of university where I was pursuing software engineering and started my first self employment venture as a small business consultant (specifically recommending new software and implementing it for businesses). Shortly after, I started importing niche products from Canada to distribute throughout the US, and also hopped into some seasonal services such as holiday decor (I have a few multi-year commercial contracts) to round out my personal income. I've had many failed business ventures where lessons were learned along the way. Trial and error is what I lived by, but I've decided that it is about time to look for some real guidance as I want to work on properly growing what I have built up to this point, as well as continuing to pursue new ventures with confidence. I've recently taken on a full time job at a software startup company in hopes to learn more about the environment, operations, and build my overall experience. Admittedly I was not feeling comfortable financially either, and felt I should give the security of a full time job a try. Though the regular income is nice, I can already tell that the lifestyle is not for me. With that being said, that is why I am here today, looking for someone that could help me hop back into the self-employed world. Only this time with a little guidance.

Looking for:

I own multiple small "businesses" (More so sources of income rather than businesses really at this point), but have concerns when it comes to scaling them beyond a one man show. Especially when it comes to legalities, hiring, incorporating (past a sole proprietorship), and all the fun stuff that follows. I would love to have some guidance and learn from someone who has experience in these areas before proceeding rather than going in blind. I've read countless articles as well as listened to days worth of podcasts and audiobooks on these subjects, but feel like having real personal input from a mentor would be far superior. I love constructive criticism and would appreciate someone who speaks the truth without any sugar coating. I am more than willing to take whatever time I need or change any habits I have in order to achieve success.

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