Derrick Anderson, CEO Major League Essentials. Business Quarterback helping owners build structure, credit & capital—then execute to scale.
Help me become the Entrepreneur of Impact, appear in Entrepreneur Magazine, and win $25,000!
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Free RegistrationMy inspiration in business is my mom. She taught me resilience, discipline, and how to keep showing up when it’s hard. Watching her make a way out of no way showed me that consistency, integrity, and service are what build a real legacy—and that’s the standard I bring into how I lead and build.
How do you stay motivated?I stay motivated by remembering who I’m building for—my mom, my family, and the people counting on me to deliver real results. I keep motivation practical: clear weekly goals, a scoreboard to track wins, and daily commitments I can control. Progress—measured and consistent—keeps me moving even when I don’t “feel” motivated.
What would you do with the $25,000?$25,000 plan: $9,000 paid ads + retargeting (90 days); $3,500 funnel/landing pages + tracking; $2,400 CRM + automations + AI receptionist setup and 6 months of tools; $4,000 part-time VA/appointment setter (3 months); $1,500 content/video assets; $1,600 legal/accounting/insurance; $3,000 operating cash reserve. Total: $25,000.
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