Passion Offers More Value Then Money

Of course there is always an exception to the rule but most people don’t open a business because they have the money. In fact they open their business because they have the passion. 

As I think back on my own experience of owning and operating 4 produce markets in the Detroit area I can’t help but tout my experience in finding success with no more than $40 and a desire to succeed. For me, the success I experienced came from having to “Think outside the box” in order to make-do with what I had to until I could do better as a business owner. 

An example of this is, early in my entrepreneurial career instead of buying a van that would have set me back a few bucks I used my car to haul and store my produce.  “Nothing quite like the smell of wet-carpet especially in the hot sun”.

In all honesty, even if I wanted to buy a van I had very little money but plenty of passion for the business I was in.   

Passion not money got me over many of the early hurdles entrepreneurs face when first starting a business. This isn’t to say that the need of money isn’t important; money is the bloodline that keeps the business up and running.  However, if you’re short of money but have the desire and passion for success you will as many entrepreneurs do find away to do what it takes to get your business started.

You’d be surprised that passion and a desire for financial freedom go a much longer way than money.

For more information about your finding your passion and starting your business contact Adam Winston at awinston@carlislesolution.com.