Posted by Raphael on Jul 30, 2009 in My Business Adventures, Personal | 0 comments

I get jokes sometimes from relatives and friends, “You make too much money Raph“. While I think in some small part that’s a compliment to the appearance of success in my business, I can’t help but reflect upon my situation and see how much that’s really true?

I put SO much money back into my business.  I think I put about 25% of time and money into advertising, another 30% chunk gets “donated” to Uncle Sam, a good portion goes into operations (i.e., computer upgrades, software, office supplies, etc.).

What’s left is just enough to pay off mortgage and send Kingston to the babysitter. If I really think about it in one way, running my own business I might end up making LESS than I would working for someone else with a salary. It’s easy to get depressed when you think about it….but then you tell yourself, “Hey, I’m sitting in the comfort of my own home and at any time I can step out and lie on the beach”

Then things are a little rosier again.