🚀 Transformation Journey: Went from knowing nothing about entrepreneurship to raising $3.15 million in 7 months at just 19 years old.
💡 Initial Steps: Utilized LinkedIn to connect with 550 investors by sending a pitch deck about creating a bike park.
🏞️ Bike Park Details: Built a downhill mountain bike park in Texas, charging $50 per day for access to trails.
💰 Funding Breakdown: Raised $350k for park development and $2.8 million for a 138-acre property.
📞 Investor Outreach: Cold messaged mountain bikers and investors on LinkedIn, seeking advice and connections, which led to funding.
🌳 Land Acquisition: Faced challenges in acquiring land, but eventually secured a deal that allowed for park development.
🛠️ Construction Process: Hired 10 trail builders to construct the park, learning about trail engineering and management along the way.
📅 Opening Timeline: Park opened on November 3rd after two months of construction.
👥 Staffing: Initially managed a team of part-time employees, including cashiers and trail maintainers.
📈 Future Vision: Aiming to build the world's best bike park, potentially in a ski resort area, with plans for 100+ trails and extensive visitor capacity.
🌍 Long-Term Goals: Aspires to create a charity focused on solving hunger issues globally, leveraging business success to fund impactful initiatives.
💪 Key Takeaway: Emphasizes the importance of motivation and mentorship in achieving entrepreneurial success.