Andrew is a serial entrepreneur who was the first in his family to start a business, or as he calls it, a 1st Generation Entrepreneur.

In 2006, he started an IT consulting business as a one-man show. Over time that business grew to $2M/year before he sold it in 2021.

During that time, he also founded a digital advertising startup, a commercial real estate company, and even a small car dealership.

Important Note: Not all of these were a runaway success.

Because Andrew grew up without any formal training/education on what it takes to properly grow a business, he always felt as though he had to learn everything the hard way, and that the road to success was filled with uncertainty and indecision.

Now that he has successfully run the gamut of starting, growing and selling a successful business, he is on a mission to help as many 1st Gen Entrepreneurs as he can. His primary goal is to help them beat the odds of failure, get over the “entrepreneurial hump” (as he likes to call it), and actually enjoy the freedoms that business ownership has to offer.

To that end, he’s founded an online support community built specifically for 1st Generation Entrepreneurs, where they can get all the help, support & guidance they need to grow their business successfully.

Topics/Key Moments
[00:08:35] Outsourcing IT department provides predictable revenue, hiring, and peace of mind for CEO.
[00:09:42] Hiring full-time IT person expensive; diverse skills needed.
[00:14:54] Entrepreneurs aim to prevent mistakes but acknowledge that some will still be made.
[00:17:54] Entrepreneurship offers freedom, such as the ability to make spontaneous decisions and enjoy simple pleasures like going for walks.
[00:22:01] Some doubt their fit, but for those with passion, challenges can be overcome.
[00:23:23] Having a supportive community can greatly benefit entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges and increasing their chances of success.

Find Andrew Online
https://1stGen.biz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-drives

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