Vintage SD: How to skip college and build a 7-figure business using the power of focus with Michael Fisk

Some vintage Successful Dropout here! Michael's episode used to
be one of the most shared episodes on the show! Here it is again
in all it's glory:

After deciding to skip college, Michael Fisk founded Photoboxx,
an event based photo activation company that released one of the
first Instagram printers in the world. Photboxx built it's
foundation in the hashtag printing industry and has quickly
become a product used internationally by some of the world
largest brands including Harley Davidson, Coca-Cola, TGI Fridays,
Teen Vogue and Acura. This new startup has inspired thousands of
fans to engage with their favorite brands on social media. This
guy is a rockstar of a Successful Dropout, a serial entrepreneur
with a passion for business and for his wife and three daughters.
Time Stamped Notes

00:55 Kylon's intro

01:30 Michael tells us a little bit more about himself

02:33 What is Photoboxx

06:10 Michael shares his dropout story and why he decided to
skip college

14:48 Advice for how to communicate with parents about
dropping out

16:36 Michael talks about what he did for the first year
after skipping college

20:19 No focus, chasing every opportunity

21:00 No money, so panhandled on the street!

23:00 Started to zero in on a career - something to focus on
long term

26:20 Committed to photography business for two years and
said no everything else

28:00 Transition from photography business to founding
Photoboxx

30:00 How Michael generates revenue

33:00 Michael's worst entrepreneurial moment

34:10 AH HA moment

36:24 What current Michael would tell past Michael

40:17 Personal habit that contributes to Michael's success

44:11 Recommended book

44:41 Quality that Michael consider's essential to being an
entrepreneur

45:00 Recommended internet resource

46:00 Michael's next big goal

47:00 Advice for those who are considering dropping out

52:00 Advice for those who have already dropped out

54:07 Best way to connect to Michael

4 Key Points

No matter what position or job you have, do it to the best of
your abilities!


Focus is key. Learn to say no to opportunity.
Stop committing to multiple things at once and moving on if
they aren't showing promise after six months. Define your Be,
Do and Have, then commit to one direction for at least two
years, saying no to everything else even if it's an enticing
opportunity.

If you want to build a scalable business, learn how to work
with people and build and lead a team.

Embrace the low points, because there is a lot to learn
during those seasons, and ultimately it's just another step
towards success. Also, often times, the best opportunities will
come when you are experiencing your greatest challenges.

Resources Mentioned

Photoboxx - Michael's company

Michael Fisk Photography 

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