There’s no getting around it, change is inevitable.

Since I started my first company in 2001 to now, the world that we live in and the markets that we operate in have changed tremendously. Starting an online company in 2001 cost me $500 and I had my first sale within three days. There was no science to website layout, colors, keywords, etc. I scaled my business quickly and started additional, similar businesses in different sectors, duplicating my initial success.

Now, new technology, new ideas, and new concepts feel almost impossible to keep up with. The demand to adapt and evolve is greater than ever, but also more difficult than ever before. 

In fact, I’ve spent the last three years searching for a business model similar to what I created in 2001, that can be quickly and easily scaled, and I just haven’t found anything with the same promise of growth.

But in my efforts to adapt and evolve, I’ve changed course and also diversified how I invest my time and money.

I’m fortunate to live in Tampa, which is a red-hot market for tech startups. I’m working with and investing in some new and emerging tech companies with innovative solutions that could really disrupt marketplaces. 

I still run two of my own tech companies that provide continuing education in the real estate markets and the tax industry.

I’ve also started to invest in real estate, giving me a place to redeploy capital and assets. Florida is especially appealing for real estate purchases and sales.

On top of that, I work part-time as a corporate contract pilot, flying people around the world on their private jets. 

I work hard, but I also play hard, making sure that I have time for the things that bring me joy and fulfillment, like my family and my kids, traveling, and modern cars. 

When I first started my career, I was a commercial airline pilot for Spirit Airlines. Aviation is still one of my greatest passions but is now only one element of how I spend my time and make money. 

While my personal trajectory was deeply influenced by my need to support and provide for my growing family, I have remained committed to diversifying my sources of income and identifying and adapting to meet the needs of my market. 

Especially as the world around us changes at an unprecedented rate, it is critical to develop multiple streams of income. That’s not to say that you have to give up on your dreams or shelve your passions in favor of a soul-sucking job, but you must learn how to approach every challenge with the mindset of being a problem solver.

The more problems that you can solve, the more rewards you will reap. This is true across all industries. And if you can solve problems across multiple industries, you can create job security and income security for yourself that can change your life.

Trust me, I know!