Dave is the founder of MindPetals.com, the number one place for young entrepreneurs to network and learn. He was generous enough to answer these questions. Take a look because you always learn something new with Dave and he truly loves helping and motivating people.
1) What is your inspiration for getting into business and what makes you get out of bed every morning?

Thinking about all of the lives that I can change. All of the people who I can positively affect. All of the minds that I can spark with enthusiasm and a zeal to do something great in life. I devote my life to making those sort of changes in the world. It invigorates me. It empowers me. It not only gets me out of bed in the morning, but pushes me harder than any other force I’ve ever experienced — pushes me to continue on no matter what, through the ups and the downs. It’s not a business to me, it’s a life.

2) What was your first venture and is it the one you are most proud of?

My first venture was a site that allowed students to sell notes to one another. It was called Cash Campus. The one
I’m the most proud of is Mind Petals, Inc, which is the business behind Mind Petals — the official community for Young
Entrepreneurs worldwide.

3) What are you working on now?

I’m working on a social platform that will revolutionize the way young entrepreneurs stay connected and share ideas to realize goals in life.

4) What advice can you give to up and coming entrepreneurs?

The number one person you need to listen to is yourself. Everything else, other people’s opinions, other people’s expectations for you, etc, should be secondary. Follow your heart. Follow your passions. Push through and make something happen with your life. Realize that you can be great. That you can change the world. That you can attain your wildest dreams.

Check out MindPetals.com, the number one place for YEs to learn and network, and be sure to check out this very motivational post by Dave at CashCampus.com.

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