This post will teach you how to start a food truck business and was inspired by all of the bad advice I’ve been seeing online. My parents owned an ice cream and sandwich business for over 10 years. So I know a thing or two about running food and beverage businesses! I’ve also run concession stands on behalf of our…
Category: Starting a Business
7 Tricks You Must Try if You Are Scared To Start A Business
Embarking on the journey of starting a business might seem daunting at first glance. However, armed with a well-structured strategy, this endeavor can be more approachable than you think. In the following post, I’ll share some of the apprehensions that often challenge aspiring entrepreneurs. I’ll also share 7 things you can do to overcome your fear of starting a business!…
10 Examples of Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them
This post shares examples of financial goals and helps you find ways to achieve them! Financial goals provide a clear roadmap for your financial journey, enabling you to make informed decisions, establish healthy habits, and track your progress along the way. They serve as beacons of motivation, empowering you to take control of your finances, build wealth, and secure a…
4 Profitable Business Ideas for College Students
College is an important time in life where young people can learn new skills and build on existing knowledge. However, college is becoming increasingly more expensive and many students take on massive amounts of student loans. Instead of opting for a part-time job, you might consider starting your own business. You might be surprised to learn that many businesses are…
8 Profitable Businesses to Start With $10k, $20k, $50k
If you have 10k, 20k, or 50k, it might be a perfect time to jumpstart your career and invest in starting a business. You’ll be able to become your own boss, work on your own schedule and make money doing something you love! So, you’re probably wondering which business you can start when you have 10k, 20k, or 50k. The…
9 Businesses to start with $1k, $2k, $5k
Most people assume starting a business takes a fortune, which is why many never take the leap. But that’s not always true. In fact, there are plenty of businesses you can launch with just a few thousand dollars. If you’re dreaming of entrepreneurship, you might be surprised how far $1,000, $2,000, or $5,000 can go if you spend it wisely.…
Are Gumball Machines Profitable? (My Earnings & Tips!)
A few years ago, I wrote about how I started a kid’s gumball machine business when I was a teenager with the help of my dad. This has been a really popular post on my blog, in part because many people were surprised that gumball machines can generate over $1,000 in profit each year relatively passively. In this post, I…
17 Halloween Business Ideas to Make Money
Looking for a fun way to make extra cash this fall? Halloween is one of the best times of year to tap into your creative side—and earn some serious side income. Whether you’re crafty, social, or just love spooky season, there’s a business idea here for you! In this blog post, I’m sharing simple business ideas you can start in…
Freelancing vs. Entrepreneurship: How to Get Started
Making the decision between freelancing vs. entrepreneurship is not always an easy choice. There are pros and cons to both options, and it can be difficult to decide which path is right for you. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between freelancing and entrepreneurship, and help you decide which route is best for you. Freelancing vs. Entrepreneurship:…
17 Important Skills for Business Owners
There are a lot of skills business owners need to master—and no, you don’t need to be great at all of them. But you do need a solid understanding of each category so you know what to focus on and what to outsource. In this post, I’m breaking business owner skills into three buckets: Let’s start with the operational side…
How to Start a Pet Sitting Business
As any pet lover knows, we go above and beyond to keep our fur babies happy and healthy when life pulls us away. In this post, we will cover how much you can make as a pet sitter, ways to get started, and an extensive list of the pros and cons! How to Start a Pet Sitting Business To start…
Finding Motivation to Start a Business for the First Time!
Many people wait years before starting a business, usually because something is holding them back. When I launched my first business at 24, I had plenty of reasons to think I wasn’t ready. In the end, I had to challenge my own self-doubt to finally take the leap. Some blockers are psychological, like fear of failure or worrying about what…
How to Start a Kid’s Gumball Machine Business (Easy!)
Do you remember what it was like walking into a store and seeing the beloved gumball machine as a kid? Maybe you saved up your allowance or asked your parents to spare some change just so you could put in a coin, turn the knob, and hope that your favorite flavor would pop out. Gumball machines are more than just…
The Road to Rucker Sales Consulting
Many of you have been following my blog for the last several months and have watched me document my journey of starting my sales consulting business at 24 and have watched me build my sales consulting business over the course of 2020. From July to December of 2020, I was able to make over $20,000 as a sales consultant. At most,…
Building a Business at 25
Building a business at 25 takes much more effort than starting a business at 24! It has been one year since I started my sales consulting company and it is safe to say that it is starting to take on a life of its own. I never expected that I would be working for myself full time in 2020, much…
What I Learned by Starting a Business at 24
I started my first business at 24 and wanted to share some ways you can build your own sales funnel!