Small businesses

I’ve been casually eyeing a lot of small businesses in the past year or so. I’m still having fun at Secfi and I have no plans on leaving, but at the same time I think it’s natural human instinct to think… what’s next?

For me, that answer is likely going to be running a cash flowing business of some sort. The VC backed tech startup world has it’s perks, but the more I think about it, I do believe that my next gig will be running a smaller bootstrapped business of some sort.

I can control my destiny and hours much more. I can pay myself a salary that’s tied directly to the success of my company. Perhaps most importantly, it will allow me to work on something I’m passionate about at my own pace. I may even be able to start something on the side while I’m still at Secfi in the future.

There’s a ton of great businesses out there that make get profits. I’ve looked at everything from garbage disposal to nail salons to accounting firms. However, when it comes down to it, the most important thing for me is being passionate about something.

If I’m going to be grinding all these hours on a businesses, I want to be passionate about what we do. Of course, that’s easier said than done often. The most fun and sexy businesses don’t always make money. A restaurant sounds great in theory, but it’s a hard business to make money in especially for someone who has no experience there.

For now, I’m keeping my eye out and continuing to brainstorm. I’m in no urgent rush as I’m busy enough here at Secfi to keep me occupied for the foreseeable future.