Entrepreneur, Author, Business Consultant, & Digital Music Artist
I still remember the moment I realized people were finally starting to take me seriously. I was young, ambitious, and building what many would have called a “small business,” yet my vision was anything but small. When NPR featured me for launching a company at such a young age, it felt surreal — not because…
If you had asked me ten years ago whether I planned on going to college, I probably would’ve laughed and said, “No way — I’m too busy building my empire.” I was one of those people who believed that real experience beat textbooks any day of the week. At the time, I was knee-deep in entrepreneurship —…
If there’s one universal truth in management, it’s that delivering feedback can feel a lot like defusing a bomb — one wrong word and boom, there goes morale for the week. Early in my career, I used to think the best approach was just to be “honest and direct.” Turns out, “honest and direct” sounds a…
There have been times in my life when everything seemed to fall apart all at once. Whether it was a business failure, personal loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind, those moments felt like being caught in a storm with no clear way out. I’m sure you’ve been there too — when the…
If you’ve ever stared at a blank notebook or laptop screen thinking, I want to start a business, but what the heck should I do first?, welcome to the club — I’ve been there. Actually, I’ve had season tickets to that club. Starting out as an entrepreneur is both exhilarating and terrifying. It feels like skydiving…
Starting a business feels a bit like standing at the edge of a diving board for the first time — exciting, terrifying, and loaded with potential. I’ve been there more than once, and every time I’ve launched something new, whether it was a full-scale e-commerce operation or a local consulting gig, one framework has never…
Long before most teenagers could decide on a college major, Connecticut native Justin Calabrese was already building an entrepreneurial legacy. Barely old enough to drive, Calabrese began transforming his ideas into thriving companies — coding websites in his parents’ basement and shipping products across the country while his peers were still studying for their driving tests. Calabrese’s…
In an ever-evolving economy, finding ways to earn additional income has never been more accessible. With advancements in technology, shifting market trends, and increased opportunities for remote work, 2025 is brimming with possibilities for generating side income. Whether you’re looking to pad your savings, pay off debt, or simply diversify your income streams, there are…
I’ve started more businesses than I can count on one hand — seven, to be exact — and each one taught me something new. From the thrill of launching to the grind of daily operations, no two ventures were the same. Yet, there’s one thing I’ve never skipped: writing a business plan. Not the back-of-a-napkin…