I didn’t know what a bootstrap startup company was until I became one.  It means I am self-funding this endeavor. I’m relying on what I earn to see if there’s a market and if I can make a business of my idea.

The alternative is going to a bank with a business plan, pitching the idea, hiring people, and taking on the risk that the revenue won’t come in. Engage Greater La Crosse would be another statistics of a startup failing in the first year (20% of startups) or before year four (50% of all startup businesses).

I’ll admit, it’s incredibly nerve-wracking leaving a steady paycheck and benefits that come with it – particularly paid vacations and holidays (oh how I miss those).

My mind offsets that loss by knowing I now don’t give someone else my vision and good ideas, I get to profit from my those, and from what I know, for who and how I am. I do not need to get permission. I determine my schedule.

Admittedly, it’s my consulting work that’s funding this news endeavor as I wear all hats — from designing my own website to writer to self development (learning new tools).

Meanwhile, consulting work is paying the bills. Organizations are paying me to lead executive director searches and develop nonprofit tools.

Thanks for taking this journey with me. I’m glad you’re along. There’s far more news that I see I can cover. I’m in dire need of a proof-reader. We’ll get there.