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Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr
wdfifteen, do you mind if I PM you as I'd like to know more about how to get involved with entrepreneurial projects as this really appeals to me, I would miss this but would try to bring the fun with me
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PM away.
I never had a firm plan for it, I just kept my eyes open for things that I could do that would be fun and make money for me. I developed a core publishing business with a manager that I trust so I'm not tied to it, but it brings in a reliable six figures. I get royalties from projects I started 25 years ago and that helps keep the inflow steady. From there I publish books, write books, photograph books, remodel houses and commercial buildings, design and plant landscapes and native prairies, restore cars and trucks. I've traveled all over Europe and Mexico taking photos, both on spec and on contract, and tons of little things. Vanity publishing is my current venture. I got into each project because I first had an interest in the subject, learned all I could about it, and they started selling my expertise to others who wanted it. Currently thinking about how I can profit with my new video cam quad copter.
It is not a life for anyone who likes order, because I can start the day thinking I'm going to go shoot pictures of something and find the weather is bad, drop down to plan B to finishing up writing an article, but get a call from a tenant that the water heater needs my attention. Every day is an adventure.