I grew up literally,my parents had me in a bassinet and walker, in our family business since I was born. I saw and appreciated what it takes to work with the public. Difficult customers, payroll, inspections from the state. Even with all this they managed to always be at ballgames. I played sports from 5 years old. It paid off. I had an academic and football scholarship to Presbyterian College.
My love of the outdoors led me to open a sportsman supply business. After growing up in a family of 4 generations of store owners I had a good grasp of what working for yourself entailed. There was a niche needed for the outdoorsman and my business supplies it.