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The Rich Reserve<\/h2><\/div>
A content series where I share the good, the bad, and the ugly of starting a business, entrepreneurship, life lessons, failures, successes, and more.<\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]\n

Today, I wanted to reintroduce myself to new connections and take a moment to share why I embarked on this entrepreneurial journey. \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n

My career started in the golf industry, as I became a PGA Professional at the ripe age of 22. It was a great chapter, but it wasn\u2019t enough, my heart was set on creating something of my own. So, I transitioned into sales, and that’s where the spark of entrepreneurship ignited.<\/p>\n

In 2014, I took the plunge and started my first business. The journey was exhilarating and challenging, but we managed to grow it rapidly, leading to a successful sale in February 2017.<\/p>\n

That taste of success ignited something within me.<\/p>\n

In the summer of 2016, I teamed up with two of my best friends to open a homemade ice cream shop, and together, we’ve expanded to over 5 locations and continue to grow. This venture taught me the value of partnerships, teamwork, and the joy of seeing a vision come to life.<\/p>\n

After the sale of my first company, I reinvested some of the proceeds into Hoppin’<\/a> and it’s been a wild ride ever since. We opened our first location in December 2017, followed by Pinhouse in August 2019, and another Hoppin’ in March 2020. The pandemic threw us a curveball, but we<\/p>\n

pivoted and persevered.<\/p>\n

Post-pandemic, my team and I set out on a new adventure, launching the franchise process for Hoppin’ in September 2022. We’re bringing a fresh approach to franchising a taproom\/bar concept, and I’m excited to see it rapidly grow across the country.<\/p>\n

Beyond the bar and restaurant scene, I also dabble in commercial real estate and invest in tech companies. But perhaps the endeavor I\u2019m most proud of is the birth of my son, Nolan, in August<\/p>\n

2023.<\/p>\n

This has been my journey of entrepreneurship thus far. There have been many highs and many lows, but my eagerness to take risks and never fear failure has earned me a life of fulfillment and flexibility that most dream of. Carving my own path continues to fuel me, therefore my journey is far from over.<\/p>\n

So, here’s my question to you all: What drives your entrepreneurial spirit? What made you take that leap? Share your stories below! Let’s inspire each other. \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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