Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by people who build something from nothing and actually follow through. Trades guys, artists, small business owners grinding it out every day. Also people who take risks later in life and don’t play it safe. I respect action over talk. For me it’s about creating work that lasts, helps people, and proves you don’t have to follow a normal path to succeed.

How do you stay motivated?

I don’t rely on motivation, I rely on momentum. I keep moving even when I don’t feel like it. Building things, teaching, creating art, it all feeds each other. I also remind myself where I came from and what happens if I stop pushing. Progress, even small, keeps me going.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’d use it to grow my Canvas & Combat program and Carrver Creations. Upgrade tools and materials, expand workshops, and create a proper space to run classes out of my garage setup. Part would go into marketing and building a system that brings in steady clients. The goal is simple, turn it into consistent income while helping people build skills and confidence through art and hands-on work.