Why I’m Paying More Attention to How Businesses Earn Trust
I have been thinking more about why I trust certain businesses and hesitate with others. I probably didn’t pay much attention to this when I was younger. If I needed something, I looked at the available options, compared a few things, and made a decision. I didn’t spend much time thinking about what was happening […]
What I’m Learning About Turning an Idea Into an Actual Business
Having a business idea and actually building one are two very different things. I understood that in theory before my father and I started working on a business together, but I didn’t realize how big the gap was until we went through the process ourselves. An idea can be simple when it exists in your […]
Building a Professional Reputation Before You Have a Long Résumé
I am at a point in my career where I cannot point to 20 years of experience, a long list of companies I have built, or dozens of major accomplishments. I am still early in the process. I graduated from Freedom High School in 2022. I studied business administration at Northern Virginia Community College for […]
What I’m Learning About Finding the Right Manufacturer for a New Business
Starting a business sounds exciting when you talk about the big picture. You have an idea, figure out what you want to sell, find someone to make it, and start building from there. The actual process is a lot less straightforward. Right now, my father and I are working through the early stages of starting […]