Create For Cash

A Way to Create a Job Nobody Talks About

Every career site on the internet tells you the same thing. Update your resume. Network on LinkedIn. Apply to 50 openings a week and hope one sticks. I’ve never done any of that, and I’ve built multiple income streams without a single interview. So let’s skip the recycled advice and talk about what actually works and a way to create a job instead of chasing one.

I’ve done this enough times now to know it usually comes down to a path. Pick the one that fits where you’re at right now and go from there.

Fix What Everyone Else Avoids

The messiest, most annoying problems are usually the most profitable ones. That’s not an accident. Think about it. Most folks want easy, glamorous work. Nobody’s lining up to deal with a stranger squatting in a vacant home, or an estate full of a dead relative’s belongings, or a business owner drowning in paperwork they’ve been avoiding for months.

That gap is your opportunity.

A guy named Flash Shelton learned this the hard way after his family’s vacant property got taken over by squatters. Instead of waiting on a slow legal system, he became a legal tenant himself and took the house back. Word got around, and now he runs an entire biz helping other homeowners do the same thing. He didn’t set out to build a company. He solved one ugly problem, and other people said “can you help me too?”

That’s the moment a real job gets born.

If you want to find this kind of opportunity, stop scrolling job boards and start listening to complaints. When someone says “I hate dealing with this” or “I wish someone else would just handle it,” write it down. That frustration is basically a job posting nobody bothered to write yet.

Robert Samuel is the guy most people point to on this one. He turned waiting in line into an actual paying gig back in the 80s, and his company (Same Ole Line Dudes) still books people to stand in queues for stuff like Supreme Court hearings, concert tickets, even iPhone launches. Clients pay him or one of his line standers to hold a spot for hours, sometimes overnight, so they don’t have to.

What gets me about this story is how simple the whole idea is. He didn’t invent a product or build an app. He just noticed that busy people (or people who flat out hate waiting around) will pay real money to skip the most boring part of getting something they want. That’s it. That’s the whole biz.

It’s a perfect example of the “problem nobody wants to touch” path. Standing in line for 8 hrs isn’t glamorous, and most folks wouldn’t take that gig even if you offered decent pay. But that’s exactly why it works so well as a created job. Low competition, real demand, and a fix that’s dead simple to explain to anyone in one sentence. You don’t need a fancy pitch when the value is that obvious.

Why This Beats Waiting for a Job Posting

Job boards are crowded, slow, and honestly kind of depressing when you’re staring at the same postings week after week. Creating a job skips that whole mess entirely. You’re not competing against 200 other applicants. You’re the only person offering this exact fix, bc you built it yourself.

That also means way less rejection. When you create the opportunity instead of applying for one someone else designed, there’s no gatekeeper deciding if you’re “qualified enough.” You either solve the problem or you don’t, and that’s a much fairer game.

Where to Start

Don’t overthink which path fits you. Look at what’s already true in your life right now. Are you constantly hearing the same complaint from people around you? Start with path 1. Do you already have a company or contact in mind where you could see yourself adding value? Try path 2. Have you got a skill sitting unused that people already ask you about? That’s path 3 calling your name.

None of these require a business plan, a loan, or years of prep. They require noticing something, then acting on it before you talk yourself out of it. That’s genuinely the whole secret. The market rewards people willing to solve real problems, not the folks who wait around hoping someone hands them a title and a paycheck.

Pick one of the 3 paths above and try it this week, even in a tiny way. Talk to one person about a problem they’ve mentioned. Pitch one company on something you noticed. Offer your skill to one friend for a small fee. That single step is usually all it takes to realize you didn’t need permission to create a job in the first place. You just needed to start.

Create a Job by Solving a Problem Nobody Else Wants to Touch

In my course”Create Your Own Job” I talk about 3 ways to create a job. One of them is to do a job nobody else wants to do. Here is a great example:

Most people are trained to look for jobs. They check the job boards. They update their resumes. And they wait for a company to post an opening that matches their skills.

But some of the most creative income opportunities never show up on a job board. They are hidden inside everyday problems. This is how I have stayed employed for most of my life. By creating my own jobs in a unique way.

A job does not always have to be something someone gives you. Sometimes it is something you create because you notice a need, figure out a solution, and become the person people pay to make the problem go away.

Squatter Hunter

That’s one of the biggest lessons behind the story of Flash Shelton, better known as the “Squatter Hunter.”

He didn’t start out looking for a career in removing squatters. He stumbled into the idea because of a personal crisis. His family had a vacant home in California that they were trying to sell after the death of his father. Then strangers moved in.

Imagine how shocking that would be. You own the property. You are responsible for the taxes, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage. Then people you don’t know move in and act as if they have a right to stay there. Talk about a violation!

Most homeowners would assume the police could simply remove them. But in many cases, once someone is inside a property and claims tenant rights, the situation can become complicated. Homeowners may be told it is a civil issue. That means eviction paperwork, court delays, legal fees, and months of stress.

Shelton saw the same roadblock other homeowners face: the system was not moving fast enough to protect the property owner.

Ask a Different Question

So he asked a different question.

If the people inside the house were using the legal system to remain there, could he use that same legal system to regain control?

That question changed everything.

Instead of waiting helplessly, Shelton arranged to become a legal tenant himself. Once he had a lease from his mother, he went to the property, entered when the squatters were gone, secured the house, set up cameras, and stayed there.

When the unwanted occupants returned, the situation had changed. They were no longer the only ones inside. Shelton had established his own right to be there.

That creative move became the seed of a business, a TV show, and he is fighting to change squatter laws.

The Opportunity Was Hidden Inside the Frustration

The reason this story is so powerful is not just because it’s unusual. It is powerful because it shows how jobs are created.

Shelton found himself facing a painful problem with no easy solution. Then he realized he wasn’t the only one dealing with it.

That is where many businesses begin.

One person runs into a problem.
The normal solution doesn’t work.
They figure out a workaround.
Other people hear about it and say, “Can you help me too?”

That’s the moment a job is born.

Solve a serious problem

In Shelton’s case, homeowners had a serious, emotional, expensive problem. They needed someone who understood the legal gray area, could move quickly, and had the nerve to handle an uncomfortable situation.

Most people would never want that job. That ‘s exactly why it became valuable.

The more difficult, unpleasant, confusing, or stressful a problem is, the more people are willing to pay someone else to handle it.

Look for the Problems People Avoid

One of the best ways to create income is to look for problems other people don’t want to deal with.

Not glamorous problems.
Not trendy problems.
And not necessarily easy problems.

Real problems.

The kind people put off.
The kind they complain about repeatedly.
And the kind they would gladly hand to someone else if they trusted that person to solve it.

That might be a homeowner dealing with a vacant property. It might be a small business owner who is overwhelmed by online marketing. It might be an adult child trying to organize care for an aging parent.

If you hear “I hate dealing with this” it might be an opportunity.

When someone says that, listen.

That frustration may be the beginning of a business.

A Created Job Starts With a Specific Problem

One mistake people make when trying to create income is being too broad.

They say things like:

“I can help with business.”
“Do marketing.”
“I am good with people.”
“Can organize things.”
“I help homeowners.”

Those statements may be true, but they are not specific enough to create urgency. The more specific the problem, the easier it is for people to understand why they need you.

Make it Specific

Flash Shelton’s concept is easy to grasp because it is specific. He helps homeowners deal with squatters. That’s not vague. It’s not theoretical or a general promise to “help with property issues.”

It’s a clear solution to a painful problem.

A person who says, “I help seniors with technology” may get some interest.

But a person who says, “I help seniors set up new phones, recover passwords, organize photos, and learn how to use FaceTime” is much easier to hire.

A person who says, “I help real estate agents with marketing” may blend in with everyone else.

But a person who says, “I help real estate agents follow up with old leads and turn them into new appointments” has a much stronger offer.

A created job becomes more valuable when people can instantly understand what problem you solve.

Creativity Is Really Problem-Solving

Many people think creativity means painting, writing, designing, or making something artistic.

But creativity is much bigger than that. Creativity is the ability to look at a frustrating situation and find a new way through it.

Shelton’s idea wasn’t creative because it was flashy. It was creative because he changed the frame of the problem.

Instead of only asking, “How do I get them out?” he asked, “How do I legally get myself in?”

That’s a completely different question.

And better questions often lead to better opportunities.

Ask Better Questions

If you want to create a job, start asking questions like:

What problem are people tired of dealing with?
What process is slower than it should be?
And what are people afraid of doing wrong?
What do people keep paying for even though they are unhappy with the results?
What do people need done, but do not have the time, skill, or patience to do themselves?

Every answer gives you a possible income idea.

You Don’t Have to Start With a Big Business

A lot of people never act on their ideas because they think they need a full company before they begin.

They think they need a logo, website, business cards, software, investors, and a perfect plan.

But many income ideas start much smaller.

They start with one problem and one customer.

Shelton did not begin with a national operation. He began by solving a problem for his own family. Only after that did the idea grow into something he could offer to others. And he hired other people and gave them jobs.

That’s an important lesson.

You don’t have to build everything before you test your idea. In fact, it is usually better not to.

Find a problem.
Talk to people who have it.
Offer a simple solution.
See whether they are willing to pay for it.
Improve from there.

Your first version doesn’t have to be perfect. It has to be useful.

The Stranger the Problem, the Less Competition You May Have

Another lesson from the Squatter Hunter story is that unusual problems can create unusual opportunities.

Most people compete in obvious markets. They want to be coaches, consultants, designers, assistants, writers, or marketers. There is nothing wrong with those fields, but they can become crowded.

Sometimes the better opportunity is in a niche most people overlook.

The unsexy problems.
Complicated problems.
The “I can’t believe this is happening” problems.
The “someone should do something about this” problems.

Those are often the places where people are desperate for help and there are not many providers.

That doesn’t mean every strange idea is a good business. You still need to be legal, ethical, safe, and qualified. But it does mean you shouldn’t dismiss an idea just because it sounds unusual.

Sometimes unusual is exactly what makes it valuable.

Turn Your Solution Into a Simple Offer

Once you find a problem you can solve, the next step is to turn it into a clear offer.

A good offer answers three questions:

Who do you help?
What problem do you solve?
What result do you create?

For example:

“I help homeowners protect vacant properties before they become a problem.”

“I help busy families handle weekly errands so they get their weekends back.”

“Or I help small business owners turn one hour of ideas into a month of social media content.”

“I help adult children organize paperwork, appointments, and resources for aging parents.”

“I help speakers turn their stories and expertise into blog posts, newsletters, and short videos.”

Each of those could become a job. Each could become a service. And each could become a business.

The job title doesn’t have to exist yet.

You can create it.

Your Next Job May Be Hiding in Someone Else’s Headache

The Create for Cash mindset is simple: problems are not just problems. They are possibilities.

Flash Shelton’s story is a dramatic example, but the principle applies everywhere. He saw a problem that was expensive, emotional, and hard to solve. He found a creative way to address it. Then he turned that solution into something other people could hire him to do.

That’s how many self-created jobs begin.

Not with permission.
Not with a job posting.
And not with a perfect plan.

They begin when one person says, “I can solve that.”

So look around.

What are people complaining about?
What are they avoiding?
And what do they need but don’t know how to do?
What problem is costing them time, money, stress, or peace of mind?

That may be your opportunity.

You don’t always have to find a job.

Sometimes you can create one by solving a problem nobody else wants to touch.

How to Put Together a Marketing Plan for Your Business

A marketing plan is like a roadmap for your business. It helps to identify markets and measures the effectiveness in getting new customers. They are more informal than business plans and are written for internal use. Before you put together a marketing plan for your business you have to understand the market you are involved in. Study where it’s been, where it’s going, and how you fit into it. I’ve personally never had a business plan for any of my businesses. I’ve only put together a marketing plan so I can hit the ground running and have a clear focus about where the business is going.

Marketing plan for your business

The one thing I’ve discovered with all of the businesses I’ve started is that the marketing plan will always change. With my first invention (the wrist water bottle) I thought I knew exactly what market I was going into. I invented it for runners, like myself, but I never imagined that the product would be sold in the alcohol industry, which is about 25% of my sales now.

You’ll want to know how companies before you have done business and whether you want to follow that strategy, or do something totally different. You need to factor in things such as the economy, technology, government regulations and the competition, because anything can change your business.

Here are some questions to ask yourself before you put together a marketing plan for your business.

Step 1: Define Your Business Goals

Every solid marketing plan starts with clear business objectives. Ask yourself:

What do I want to achieve in the next 6 to 12 months?
Do I want to increase sales? Build brand awareness? Enter a new market?

Your marketing goals should directly support your business goals. For example:

Business Goal: Increase revenue by 20%
Marketing Goal: Generate 1,000 qualified leads per quarter through digital campaigns

Step 2: Know Your Target Audience

Your marketing efforts will fall flat if you don’t know who you’re trying to reach. And trust me, that audience could easily change as you go along. I started out thinking my wrist water bottle was just for runners and the fitness industry. But through a little serendipity I found out that there were other even better markets out there. I sell most of them in the promotional products market now. And I also sell in the alcohol industry.

Create detailed buyer personas that include:

Demographics (age, gender, income, education)
Psychographics (values, beliefs, motivations)
Buying habits and preferred channels (social media, email, events)
Pain points and challenges your product or service solves

But keep your mind open to other possibilities, and always be searching for new markets.

Step 3: Conduct a SWOT Analysis

Understanding your current situation helps you build a more effective plan. Use the SWOT framework:

Strengths: What are you doing well? (e.g., strong personal brand, loyal audience)
Weaknesses: Where do you need improvement? (e.g., low social media presence)
Opportunities: What market trends can you leverage? (e.g., rising demand for women keynote speakers)
Threats: What could hurt your growth? (e.g., competitors with bigger ad budgets)

This analysis helps you stay grounded in reality and plan accordingly.

Step 4: Identify Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

What makes you different—and why should people care? Your USP is the foundation of your messaging. I speak on the topic of competitive advantage. You need to find out what yours is and differentiate yourself from the competition.

Ask yourself:

What problem do I solve that others don’t?
Why should a client choose me over the competition?

Example USP: “I’m one of the few female inventors and manufacturers in the speaking industry, delivering hands-on creativity and innovation strategies with real-world application.”

This clarity will guide all your marketing content, from website copy to social media posts. Coming up with a slogan would be helpful too.

Step 5: Choose Your Marketing Channels

Now it’s time to decide how you’ll reach your audience. Not every platform works for every business, so prioritize based on where your audience spends time.

Top marketing channels to consider:

Website: Your digital storefront. Invest in SEO and clear calls-to-action (CTAs).
Email marketing: Great for nurturing leads and retaining customers.
Social media: Ideal for engagement, visibility, and brand building.
Content marketing: Blog posts, white papers, and videos can establish authority and drive organic traffic.
Paid ads: Google Ads, Facebook, or LinkedIn can bring in fast, targeted traffic.
Speaking and events: Live appearances build credibility and generate leads.

Tip: Use a mix of inbound (content, SEO) and outbound (ads, cold email) marketing for balance.

Step 6: Develop a Budget

You don’t need a massive budget to market effectively. But you do need one. Allocate funds to each channel based on past performance and ROI expectations.

Example monthly breakdown:

Content marketing: $500
Email marketing tools: $100
Paid ads: $1,000
Graphic design & branding: $300
Social media management tools: $50

Be flexible, and adjust based on what’s working.

Step 7: Create a Marketing Calendar

Consistency is key in marketing. A calendar keeps you organized and accountable. Map out:

Blog post topics and publishing dates
Email newsletters
Social media posts
Promotions or product launches
Events and speaking engagements

Use tools like Trello, Asana, or Google Sheets to stay on track. Batch content creation when possible to save time. If you don’t do it regularly, believe me, you will forget.

Step 8: Track Metrics and Adjust

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Set up systems to track:

Website traffic (via Google Analytics)
Conversion rates
Email open/click rates
Social media engagement
Ad performance

Compare your results to your SMART goals. If something isn’t working, pivot. Marketing plans are living documents. Adjust them based on what the data tells you.

Step 9: Leverage Partnerships and Publicity

Look beyond your own channels. Strategic partnerships can amplify your reach:

Cross-promote with complementary brands
Pitch yourself to podcasts, media outlets, or blogs
Consider affiliate or referral programs

The goal is to tap into other people’s audiences to grow your own.

Step 10: Review Quarterly and Refine

A marketing plan is not set in stone. Set aside time quarterly to:

Review performance
Analyze what worked and what didn’t
Test new ideas or channels
Reallocate budget as needed

Successful marketers test, learn, and optimize continuously.

Final marketing plan for your business

Putting together a marketing plan might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Break it down into manageable steps. From setting goals to choosing channels and tracking performance. You will create a roadmap for sustainable business growth.

Remember, marketing isn’t about being everywhere at once. It’s about showing up in the right places, with the right message, at the right time. When you do that consistently, the results will follow.

Whether you’re launching a new product, growing your client base, or positioning yourself as a thought leader, a well-crafted marketing plan is your secret weapon. Start now, and you’ll be miles ahead of competitors still trying to figure it out as they go.

Remember, a marketing plan should be a living document that evolves along with your business and the market. Regularly revisit and update your plan to ensure it remains aligned with your goals and reflects the changing landscape of your industry. It will change many times during the life of your business.

Is Your Brand Consistent?

Brand consistency is important because there is a reason your customers chose you. If you’re constantly changing your brand you may lose the ones who are loyal to you. A good example of this is a restaurant near where I used to live. It was a cheesy, low budget coffee shop that had been around for decades. The waiters were an average age of around 70 and would joke around with you. The food was exactly what you’d expect at a low budget coffee shop. The prices were great and they baked their own bread and muffins. You knew what their brand was and they were packed all the time.

Then one day they sold the restaurant to a new owner. Immediately they did a whole remodel, changed the menu, and got rid of the long-time waiters. The new look was fancier, with a more European style. They stopped baking their own goods and the prices went way up. The menu was no longer coffee shop fare, but more French style. The waiters were dead serious and the food actually wasn’t as good.

So, in their attempt to “improve” they ended up chasing away the regular customers, who liked it the way it was. Every time I drove by, the parking lot was empty. They ended up closing down in a few months and bulldozing the lot for an apartment building. It was sad, as we saw it as losing a neighborhood icon that could have been around for decades more and brought joy to the regular customers.

Salad bar restaurant

The same thing happened with another restaurant in my neighborhood. It was a salad bar restaurant. You could get whatever you wanted in a salad bar and the food was fresh and quick. You got exactly what you expected every time you went in. There was plenty of space to eat there, but most people got it to go.

The owner decided to close briefly to remodel, which was nice but they had fewer spaces to eat and more fancy art, which no one cared about.

And instead of a salad bar, it was a fancier restaurant with much higher prices. It had been packed before with people from local offices who just wanted a quick and affordable lunch salad. Now it took much longer, the prices were higher, and the food wasn’t the same. No more lunch deals for busy people on the run. They wanted to upgrade, but they ruined the brand consistency they had. Their regular customers soon found other places to go on their lunch break that filled the need they wanted. They lost their loyal customers by doing away with their brand consistency.

Brand consistency

Having a consistent brand offers several significant benefits for businesses, large and small. Here are some key reasons why maintaining brand consistency is valuable:

Builds Brand Recognition

Consistency in branding helps create familiarity and recognition among consumers. When your brand elements (logo, colors, fonts, tagline, etc.) remain consistent across various touchpoints such as your website, social media, packaging, advertising, and customer interactions, it becomes easier for people to recognize and remember your brand. This increased recognition can lead to improved brand recall and customer loyalty.

Establishes Trust and Credibility

Consistency in branding portrays professionalism and reliability. When consumers encounter a consistent brand experience, it builds trust and credibility. They perceive consistent brands as more reliable and dependable, which can enhance their confidence in choosing and engaging with your products or services. It doesn’t matter if the brand is highbrow or lowbrow. Customers want what they want.

This is the reason chain restaurants do so well. When you’re on the road and you see a McDonald’s you know exactly what you’re going to get. They keep up the brand consistency from store to store.

Differentiates from Competitors

A consistent brand helps you stand out from competitors in a crowded marketplace. When you have a distinct and consistent brand identity, it becomes easier for consumers to differentiate your business from others. This differentiation can lead to a competitive advantage and help you attract and retain customers who resonate with your unique brand values and offerings.

Part of your competitive advantage is your brand consistency. Build a loyal following and they will stay with you.

Supports Brand Messaging

Consistency in branding ensures that your brand messaging is coherent and aligned across various marketing channels. When your brand voice, tone, and values are consistent, it strengthens the clarity and effectiveness of your communication. This consistency helps reinforce your brand’s key messages and creates a unified brand experience for your audience.

This helps your marketing and advertising as customers will instantly recognize your brand. You don’t have to spend as much money convincing them about who you are and what you have to offer.

Enhances Brand Recall and Loyalty

When customers consistently encounter your brand across different platforms and touchpoints, it increases their exposure to your messaging and reinforces their memory of your brand. This improved recall can result in higher brand loyalty, as customers are more likely to choose a brand they are familiar with and have positive associations with.

Supports Long-Term Brand Building

Consistency is essential for long-term brand building. By consistently delivering on your brand promise, you establish a strong brand reputation over time. Consistency builds trust and fosters relationships with customers, leading to brand advocacy, repeat purchases, and positive word-of-mouth recommendations.

Facilitates Scalability and Expansion

Consistent branding is particularly crucial when scaling your business or expanding into new markets. A consistent brand identity helps maintain coherence and recognition as you reach new audiences. It enables you to leverage the equity you have built in your brand and ensures a seamless transition as you expand your products or services.

In summary, brand consistency offers numerous advantages, including increased brand recognition, trust, differentiation, and customer loyalty. By maintaining a consistent brand experience across all touchpoints, businesses can create a strong and memorable brand presence, fostering long-term relationships with customers and supporting sustainable growth.

Why You Won’t Learn How to be an Entrepreneur in College

While a college education can provide valuable knowledge and skills, there are several reasons why it may not be the most effective way to learn how to be an entrepreneur in college. As an entrepreneur who never went to college and started multiple businesses on my own with no knowledge, money or mentorship, I can say that college would never have taught me what I learned first-hand. It also would have taken up 4 years of my time on top of tens of thousands of dollars of student loan debt. Instead, I just started with what I had and learned from trial and error.

Entrepreneur in college

Practical Experience:

Entrepreneurship is primarily learned through practical experience and real-world challenges. While colleges can offer theoretical knowledge and case studies, they often lack the hands-on experience of starting and running a business. Entrepreneurship requires learning from failures, adapting to market dynamics, and making quick decisions. These are better acquired through direct involvement in the business world.

I made a million mistakes when I started my first business, which was a cash-intensive manufacturing business based on my invention, the wrist water bottle.

Dynamic Nature of Entrepreneurship:

The entrepreneurial landscape is constantly evolving, with new technologies, market trends, and business models emerging rapidly. College curricula, on the other hand, can be slow to adapt to these changes. By the time a course is developed, approved, and taught, the information may already be outdated. Staying ahead as an entrepreneur often involves learning on the fly and staying updated with the latest trends, which can be difficult within the rigid structures of a college program.

Nothing beats learning on the job. There are so many things about running a business that you simply find out by doing them and making mistakes along the way.

Interdisciplinary Skills:

Successful entrepreneurship requires a wide range of skills, including marketing, finance, sales, networking, leadership, and problem-solving. While colleges typically offer specialized courses, they often lack an integrated curriculum that combines these interdisciplinary skills. Entrepreneurial success often comes from the ability to navigate different areas of business seamlessly. And this holistic perspective is challenging to develop solely through traditional college education.

When you start out as a solopreneur you learn how to do every job in your business. This will become valuable when you need to hire employees down the road to help you.

Networking Opportunities:

Building a strong network is crucial for entrepreneurs. College can provide opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, professors, and guest speakers who may have entrepreneurial experience. However, networking within the college environment may be limited compared to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. Industry events, conferences, meetups, and startup communities offer a more diverse range of connections and potential mentors. This can be difficult to replicate within the confines of a college campus.

Some of my best networking has been at trade shows. I met a guy who got me into the promotional products industry at a really bad trade show, which would have been a disaster. But he completely turned my business into a very profitable one by introducing me to an industry I didn’t even know about. I also found my first manufacturer at a trade show, that ironically was also a disaster! Those are not the kinds of business connections you meet on a college campus.

Risk Aversion and Structure:

Colleges typically prioritize stability, conformity, and risk aversion. While these qualities may be suitable for some career paths, entrepreneurship often requires taking calculated risks, thinking outside the box, and challenging conventional wisdom. The structured environment of college may not foster the risk-taking mentality and creativity that entrepreneurs need to succeed.

I took a HUGE number of risks to start my business. And I worked 2 jobs for years to pay for it. Putting that money into a college education to be an entrepreneur would have been a waste of money. And I was able to get up and running while many of my peers were still reading books about business.

It’s worth noting that while college may not be the ideal route to learn how to be an entrepreneur, it can still offer valuable resources and opportunities, such as business courses, mentorship programs, and access to research and libraries. However, many successful entrepreneurs have found that hands-on experience, networking, and continuous self-education outside of formal education play a significant role in their journey.