I didn’t start my company because of an insatiable appetite for deal making and business prowess. I didn’t possess a lot of know how and I certainly had no business experience. I started it because I was willing to take responsibility for a drug and alcohol abuse treatment program on its last financial leg. I have acquired a great deal of experience along the way and I have learned a lot from many sources.
My business is rooted in my love of helping people. I have been in the counseling field for almost twenty-two years. I am as enthusiastic about helping people now as I ever have been. The daily application of this love has evolved but the foundation is the same. My advice to anyone starting, or purchasing, a business is know why you want to do it. I haven’t felt like I’m “going to work” since I started my company. There have been trying times and difficult situations but nothing has dampened my enthusiasm.
It doesn’t matter what business you get into, it matters if you love it. Regardless of the amount of money you make, and I hope you make a ton, if you are not in love with what you do, you won’t feel successful. If you’re a dealmaker make sure you love making deals. If you’re a writer, make sure you love to write, and on and on and on.
Security is important. Financial security is important. I love when Dave Ramsey says: “Money isn’t the root of evil, it’s people’s love of money that creates problems.”
To be successful in business, it is critical to know why you do what you do. I know I love to help people. The businesses I frequent most often have a passion for what they do. Think about where you spend your money. Think about how you feel when you spend your money at those places or for those services. I guarantee that you feel better when you are dealing with a company that is passionate about the service they provide. Be that company. Be that provider. If you are, you will be successful.
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