Young and Up Chris Thomas

Starting your own small business may seem like a daunting task, but breaking it down into simple, actionable steps will make the process more manageable and set you up for success. In this episode, we take you through the critical steps to launching your small business in chronological order.

In this episode, we discuss the basic fundamentals of competing in your industry as well as some more unique ideas that you can apply to your business model, profession, or product, that will allow you to differentiate, stand out, and gain a competitive edge over your competitors.

In this episode, we discuss social entrepreneurship - what it is, why it's becoming a more common business model, it's impact, and how it may actually make your business MORE profitable in the long-term.

Today, producing multiple streams of income is no longer an option, it's a necessity if you wish to reach financial security, and maintain that security over time. In this episode, we get into the art of creating a side hustle to produce extra income that can then be invested into assets that produce passive income. With so much uncertainty in today's economy, income diversification is just as important portfolio diversification.

In episode 20, we discuss the various methods of raising money for your business including credit, private loans, angel investment, venture capital, and more.

In this episode, we take a hard and objective look at the U.S. education system, the student loan crisis,and the opportunity cost of a college degree. We use macroeconomic data, cultural trends, and social proof to answer the big question: is it really worth it?