James Gillaspie
Walked away from public work over 10 years ago and never looked back. Growing a local business Through ups and downs, including the pandemic
Walked away from public work over 10 years ago and never looked back. Growing a local business Through ups and downs, including the pandemic
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Sports motivates me in business. Sports is challenging and so is running a business. Growing up and playing football I never thought I would end up in Sports as my way of making money. I just found a passion that I enjoy being around every day and that motivates me to do better. At times running a business can be a burnout. But with hard work and always trying to make it interesting is what I try to strive to do every day.
How do you stay motivated?Selling sports 🏀 gear is motivation in itself. Running in my store I get to meet people from all over the world and all walks life. I get to travel with my business and that is always an enjoyment.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would take the 25,000 and invested back into the business with New items to add in the store. My inventory is my greatest asset. I would also like to take a vacation which I have not done in years.
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