I had made a video that shows how my company realizing a pricing gap opportunity. In 1 hour, I mailed out notices that made my company about $7,000 per year extra in profit. Not too often can I make $7,000/hr. Then I talk about a business partnership that outsourced his sales and lost his company within a couple months. A catastrophic mistake about losing control of his customers and allowing the success of his company to be in someone else's hands. That and he missed something critical in their sales contract. You own the sales for your company. That does not mean you need to do all the marketing and make every sales call. It is okay having sales teams and training them. That is how I grew my shed business over $3M/Yr. I does mean that you are ultimately responsible however. Additionally, sales is the best way to learn about your customers and how they perceive your products, services, competency, and value. When big companies fail, it is because they lost touch with their customers. When small business fail is because they never understood their customers from the start. You need to know what makes your company profitable. Don't waste time chasing shinny pennies. Do not trip over dollars to pick up a dime. Focus on the bottom line and what drives 80% of your profit. Check out this 7-minute video I did on YouTube (1) $6,900/Hour Strategy vs. The Outsourcing Disaster That Killed a Company - YouTube

Did you know the SBA has a loan program specifically designed for small businesses that need a smaller boost to get started or scale up? Here's a quick breakdown of the SBA Microloan Program — and why it might be the perfect fit for veteran entrepreneurs in this community. 🔹 What Is It? The SBA Microloan Program offers loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers start up or expand. The average loan is around $13,000 — right-sized for early-stage or bootstrapped businesses. 🔹 What Can You Use It For? Microloans are flexible. You can use the funds for: • Working capital • Inventory & supplies • Furniture & fixtures • Machinery & equipment Note: Funds cannot be used to pay off existing debt or buy real estate. 🔹 Repayment Terms • Maximum repayment term: 7 years • Interest rates: typically 8%–13% (varies by lender) 🔹 How Do You Apply? You apply through SBA-approved nonprofit intermediary lenders in your area — not directly through the SBA. Each lender sets their own credit and collateral requirements, so terms will vary. 👉 Find a microlender near you: sba.gov/microloans --- Veterans, this is a solid option if you're looking for startup capital or need a cash infusion to grow without taking on large debt. If you've used an SBA Microloan or are considering one, drop your questions or experience below — let's help each other navigate this!

One of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs struggle to hit their goals isn’t a lack of information. It’s a lack of accountability. That’s why every Saturday is SITREP Saturday. Just like in the military, a SITREP (Situation Report) keeps everyone informed on the status of the mission. Check in and share your: 🏆 Biggest win ⚠️ Biggest challenge 🎯 Objective for next week 🤝 Where you need support My SITREP is in the comments. Let’s see yours 👇

Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Jay and I am a 100% SDV. Live in Spring and have a few irons in the fire now with PMP certification on the horizon and a MS finance program starting in August. I am a licensed Realtor and want to start a real estate investment company. Look forward to connecting and helping however possible. Cheers!

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