Dec 15 2023 35 mins
Ever wondered what it's like to operate a service-based business in the unpredictable climate of Texas? Join your hosts, Seth Mills and Nik Dawson, as they expose the gritty realities of being on-call 24/7, navigating the high seas of self-employment, and busting the myth of passive income.
We kick off the conversation by sharing our first-hand experiences of managing work calls outside typical working hours. You'll hear us discuss our survival strategies and how we've harnessed technology to streamline communication and operations. We then engage into a conversation about being a contractor who underscores the importance of nurturing relationships with manufacturers to drive mutual business growth. But brace yourself for a reality check, as we debunk the myth of a truly passive income source. You might be eyeing passive income as the golden ticket, but we're here to tell you that success still demands serious effort and engagement.
But our journey doesn't stop there. We take a detour to share our past experiences at Best Buy, spilling the beans on the toxic work environment, the relentless pressure of meeting sales targets, and the high employee turnover. You'll get a glimpse of the colossal markups on items and our experiences with employee discounts. Finally, we dig into the concept of success, exploring different routes to it. As a high school dropout and a college student, we have some unique stories to tell about our path to where we are now. Tune in if you're ready for an enlightening discussion on running a service-based business, the reality of passive income, and the pursuit of success.