The Win Is Yours: Why I’m Documenting My Journey in Business
The Win Is Yours: Why I’m Documenting My Journey in Business Success in business doesn’t happen by accident. It’s not luck. It’s not handed to you. It’s built by people who are smart, driven, motivated—and often, kind enough to share what they’ve learned so others can win too. That’s why I’m writing this. I want […]
From Workhorse to Teammate: What Marriage Taught Me About Balance in Business
From Workhorse to Teammate: What Marriage Taught Me About Balance in Business When I started All Nation Restoration in 2010 in Austin, I was newly single full of grit, and ready to work long days to build a dream. I believed success meant sacrifice—pouring in more time, more effort, more hustle than anyone else. And […]
Rocket Fuel: Turning Pain into Power in Life and Business
Rocket Fuel: Turning Pain into Power in Life and Business Most people don’t expect success to spring from struggle—but sometimes, that’s exactly where it begins. I grew up in a sinister religious organization—one I would not hesitate to call a cult. Education was restricted. My siblings and I—seven of us in total—were left to be […]
Start with Humility, Not Hype: Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
Start with Humility, Not Hype: Advice for Young Entrepreneurs When I started All Nation Restoration at 18 years old, it wasn’t out of rebellion. It wasn’t about chasing freedom, prestige, or even passion. It was about necessity. I didn’t launch my company with the dream of being a CEO. I wasn’t looking to “be my […]
Overnight Success Is a Myth: Real Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
Overnight Success Is a Myth: Real Advice for Young Entrepreneurs One of the most common questions I get from aspiring business owners is this: “What’s the biggest piece of advice you’d give to a young entrepreneur?” I always pause before answering—not because I don’t know what to say, but because I remember what it felt […]
The Worst Business Advice I Ever Took (And What It Cost Me)
The Worst Business Advice I Ever Took (And What It Cost Me) Owning a business is a constant education—sometimes the lessons are expensive, and sometimes they’re just plain painful. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned came from a piece of well-meaning but ultimately damaging advice from a coach I hired when my company […]
Why So Many Small Businesses Fail (And What We’re Not Telling Each Other)
Why So Many Small Businesses Fail (And What We’re Not Telling Each Other) There’s no shortage of statistics out there about small business failure. You hear the numbers all the time—50% fail within five years, only a third survive beyond ten. But I think the real story behind those numbers isn’t just about cash […]
“Wrong Business?” Why That’s the Wrong Question
“Wrong Business?” Why That’s the Wrong Question Over the years, one of the most common things I’ve heard from young entrepreneurs—especially when they’re hitting rough patches—is:“Maybe I got into the wrong business.” They say it with frustration, exhaustion, and sometimes, quiet resignation. There’s this belief that their challenges are unique to their industry, their team, […]
The Dark Side of Scaling: What No One Tells You at $5 Million
The Dark Side of Scaling: What No One Tells You at $5 Million There’s a point in the life of every growing business where the excitement of growth begins to feel less like a rush—and more like a weight. For me, and for many entrepreneurs I’ve spoken with, that point tends to hit right arou […]
Faith, Business, and the Bible: Why It Still Matters — The Story of Ben Haugh
Ben Haugh didn’t grow up in a classroom. He didn’t learn grammar, spelling, or the rules of punctuation. But he did learn the Bible. As a child, his entire education revolved around scripture. He wasn’t enrolled in any formal school. He didn’t learn to read or write in the conventional sense. But by the time […]
