Hey everyone, I recently read an article that jumped out at me. It said that most of us don’t become more positive by adding positive thoughts. We become more positive by removing negative ones. That hit me. We’re flooded with negative thoughts every day: doubt, fear, comparison, guilt - not to mention what we see on our social media feed or the 24-hour news cycle. Trying to outnumber those with a few extra positive affirmations is like trying to bail water from a sinking boat with a coffee...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Here’s some good news about your side hustle. The best time to start was a year ago. The second-best time? Today. If you’ve been meaning to start but haven’t, don’t beat yourself up. That’s water under the bridge. Here’s the thing… Each day gives you 24 brand-new hours. An 8-hour workday, plus a half-hour lunch and a half-hour commute to and from work each way, eats up about 9.5 hours. Sleep takes another 8 hours. That leaves roughly 6.5 hours. This is your opportunity zone. And since you’re...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hey everyone, If there’s one thing I learned from spending over 20 years in the corporate world, it’s this: If you don’t design your life, someone else will. And their plan won’t prioritize your family, your time, or your freedom. Here’s a hard truth: in most workplaces, decisions are driven by the bottom line. Your boss's messaging might prioritize people, but their focus is usually on their own goals. Their career path. Their job security. Their opportunities. Their workload. Any passing...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Friday! If you’ve been thinking about starting a side hustle or small business—but feel totally stuck on what to actually do—this is for you. I've identified four types of side hustles based on skills, preferences, and goals, and have created a short quiz to help you determine your ideal side hustle type. It’s just 10 quick questions and takes about 1-2 minutes to complete. At the end, you’ll get a personalized result and a free report delivered straight to your inbox. Each one comes...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey everyone! I recently had the opportunity to share my solopreneurship story with Andy Hill on the Marriage, Kids, and Money podcast. The episode went live this week, and you can watch it on YouTube or listen to the podcast! If any of the following sounds familiar, you need to watch this interview! You feel completely stuck in your corporate job and can't find a way out. You like your job, but dream of living the "laptop lifestyle". You're struggling to come up with a good side hustle idea....
4 months ago • 1 min read
Last week, my wife and I were warming up for a round of disc golf at a local park. We’re both beginners, so this was mostly about getting some practice in and enjoying the beautiful weather. As we were throwing discs back and forth, a young guy walked up and asked me, “Is your name Carl?” I said no, and asked if he was meeting someone to play a round. It turns out he was a disc golf coach, waiting for his client, Carl, for a private lesson. That immediately caught my attention. I’ve been...
5 months ago • 3 min read
July 2016. The sun, almost directly overhead, was beating down hard. I could feel the sweat gathering on my forehead, and I hadn’t even hit the stage yet. My black button-down and dark jeans weren’t helping. My bandmates and I stood backstage — if you could call it that — it was a white tent tucked stage right. Security and staff buzzed around, focused on their tasks. At least we had cold water. After about 30 minutes, the signal came. The five of us climbed the stairs and stepped onto the...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hey everyone! A quick thought for today... The dream isn't a business. Most people think they want a business, but what they actually want is a life. A life where they wake up excited. Where they choose how to spend their time. Where they work because they want to, not because they have to. A business is just a tool. The life is the goal. What are you designing — a business or a life? Best, Colin _________________________ 🚀 Ready to take action? Here’s how we can connect: → Join the...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Before I left my 9-5, the fear of leaving had me in a headlock. I worried about so many things: 😨 My identity—who even was I without my job? 😨 My business failing—what if I couldn’t provide for my family? 😨 Losing that “safe” paycheck—would I regret it? 😨 Walking away during my peak earning years—was I making a huge mistake? What I learned is that your fear shrinks when you take action. I mitigated my risks—I saved almost a year’s salary and waited until my side hustle income nearly matched...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Want to know one of the biggest mistakes I see mid-career professionals make when thinking about escaping their 9-5? They completely undervalue their skills. You’ve spent 15, 20, maybe even 25 years developing deep expertise in at least a few areas—but when it comes to starting a business, suddenly, you think you have nothing to offer. I get it. I made the same mistake. Early on, I fumbled around with unprofitable side hustles—mainly because they weren’t aligned with the skills I had already...
8 months ago • 1 min read