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READ MOREFor most of us getting out of jail or prison is not only life changing, it’s the achievement of a huge goal. You’ll be surprised how many people I’ve talked to that said their release from jail or prison was also a little disappointing. Sure, they were happy to be free. But the achievement didn’t […]
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READ MORECurtis M. from FCI Beaumont, and several others, wrote in and asked about where to find grants to start their own non-profits, and how to write and get grants. I’ve avoided talking about grants as my focus is business. It is possible to get grants for businesses, artists, and other for profit projects so I […]
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READ MOREHave you ever wanted to do something, but didn’t feel like it, so you didn’t do it? Have you ever put off something you should do but didn’t have the motivation to do it? Of course you have! We all have experienced that, and more. To be successful in reentry you will have to do […]
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READ MOREDesmond R from SCI Frackville sent this great part comment/part question which I enjoyed (paraphrased): Q: For the past 4 years I’ve been raising pups and training them to become service animals. I’d like to start a business training service animals and dog sitting when I’m released. What do you think? A: Desmond, your letter warmed […]
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Entrepreneurs / Something From Nothing / Uncategorized March 19, 2021
READ MOREMy first business didn’t require money, business cards, or a website. I was 8 years old, and tired of eating popcorn, or noodles with butter, at the end of the month before the food stamps or welfare check came. This is the first time I applied the “something from nothing” lesson my Mom taught me. […]
