Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

One of my biggest inspirations in business is Davie Fogarty. He has taught me some invaluable lessons about the hardships that come with being an entrepreneur. Bootstrapping Pickleforce on my own has been the hardest challenge I have ever faced, but after watching Davie's videos on YouTube, I am convinced that anyone who is successful in business fails forward until they reach success. Seeing how Davie was able to turn a large profit after learning from failure encourages me to keep going.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by pursuing a healthy lifestyle and going to the gym. However, the main motivation for my business is to one day be able to give back to the community and help others succeed in all walks of life. My parents are my biggest supporters and have sacrificed so much for me. What I’ve been able to accomplish with Pickleforce wouldn’t be feasible without my Dad, and I am motivated to be able to give back to him in the future.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000, I would alleviate some of the current pressure I am facing in the areas I'm weakest at (such as social media marketing) by contracting out a social media/email marketing manager. I would also order more inventory and curate a small marketing budget for Meta Ads. I would be able to sample a few more skin-safe products such as performance shorts for men. Lastly, I would invest some of the capital to host either a tournament or events for Pickleforce.