Jason Bay, a College Works Alumnus, is on the show today! Jason is the founder at GenY Success and former marketing director at College Works Painting. The two Jason’s—Reid and Bay—have a great discussion about how to figure out whether or not entrepreneurship is right for you, and the importance of consistent action as an entrepreneur.
Show Notes:
- Jason wanted to be a forensic scientist (e.g. CSI) after his freshman year of college
- Jason ran a $100,000 business in his first year with College Works Painting
- How Jason’s experience with College Works Painting led him to entrepreneurship
- Why Jason started GenY Success (and how he helps other young entrepreneurs)
- How to figure out whether or not entrepreneurship is right for you
- How Jason’s podcast has helped him establish credibility and connect with potential clients
- The importance of building a platform (and how a platform can build your business)
- Why it’s critical that you find like-minded people who will support you
- Why it’s important to take action (even if you don’t really know what you’re doing)
- How Jason racked up $25,000 worth of credit card debt (then paid it all off)
- Jason also discusses the not-so-glamorous side of entrepreneurship
Fast Five:
- Favorite quote: “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” — John Wooden
- Favorite app: Way Of Life
- Favorite TV show: Sons of Anarchy
- Favorite book: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (33:00 need to edit)
- Favorite technology: Macbook Pro