When the simple things became more complex, so did the day to day operations of my life. I had to create a plan to meet my personal goals as well as my professional goals. This involved the addition of experts to our team — we hired the best people we could find and empowered them to do what they do best — perform. Most business owners will focus on the growth of their company, but often sacrifice their own well-being, justifying the “company first” mentality. This mistake can be catastrophic.

The whole point of building a successful business is to build the life you want for yourself and for your family — your legacy. The goal shouldn’t be to work yourself to death, but rather to build a business that works for you, makes you happy, and provides you with the ability to enjoy your life with friends and family.

Pulling from past experience

My background is quite diverse. I served as an enlisted man and later an officer in the Navy, learning about the needs of the U.S. military — which was invaluable later in life as I drew upon my experience working with and building teams of professionals whom relied upon each other.