Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My main inspiration in business has always been my mom! She passed away in 2012, but before she did she taught me so many amazing things and lessons about commitment, sacrifice, compassion and empathy towards others. She always told me to never give up on your dreams, even if they seem impossible, just keep trying and eventually you will cross the finish line. Her wisdom and positive attitude have always stuck with me ever since and inspire me everyday to keep pushing even when things are hard!

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated first and foremost by my family, my wife Holly and son Bryson. I know they need and depend on me, that alone gives me enough motivation to move mountains. If the path gets tough I also stay motivated by visualizing myself crossing the finish line or completing the task. Visualization is very powerful and truly works, and I sincerely believe anything you can conceive, you can achieve!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to finally be able to complete the production of a VR Gameshow prototype that I’m currently developing called “Inches and Angles - The Ultimate Game of Ricochet!” The money would pay for the costs to have a software engineer develop the game prototype and film the Pilot episode with a dedicated film crew. The gameshow is amazingly fun and will bring people of all ages and backgrounds closer together and help improve social skills and bonds in youth!