tough life being an entrepreneur

I was startstruck!

Interviewing the CEO of Blip.tv, Mike Hudack.

Meeting Mr. Safety at Pixelodeon 2008.

Chatting with TheHIll88 about boh3m3 and YouTube celebdom.

Getting to know some top video bloggers at Pixelodeon 2007.

Earlier this year, I had a plan: Harvard Business School or bust. Then, opportunity knocked.
In the middle of my Verita’s Prep course for the GMAT’s, I landed a very good client — a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles that needed a Web Producer. This turn of events brought a whirlwind of changes in my life, including credibility for my work. And I didn’t even have to pay $200K in tuition.
I haven’t blogged in awhile because I’m still getting used to running my own business. I incorporated my consulting company, MediaGuns, Inc., and have been running a muck with a newfound love for the West Coast. With all of this positive commotion, I’ve decided to postpone my applications to business schools for another two years.
I have to tell you something, though. I took the GMAT’s for the first time on Tuesday. I did okay. But it’s definitely not good enough for HBS. My math was terrible. I plan on taking the GMAT’s again and focusing on studying the quantitative section even more. But really, I am starting to wonder if I can bring myself away from all of the doors opening up here in LA.
Going away for business school means two years of studying — which is not bad — but then three to four years of paying them loans back! That’s about five to six years taken away from building my own business…and perhaps earning a few million.
With that, I leave you with College-Startup’s list of 15 successful entrepreneurs who never finished school:

Mary Kay Ash. The founder of Mary Kay Inc. started a cosmetics business. While she didn’t have a college education or any training, she successfully created a brand known throughout the world. To date, nearly half a million women have started Mary Kay businesses, selling cosmetics. Their appreciation for Mary Kay Ash is unwavering.
Richard Branson. Richard Branson is best known for his thrill seeking spirit and outrageous business tactics. He dropped out at the age of 16 and started his...

Shortly after shooting this video, I joined the Drucker Society of Los Angeles

I feel lucky to have been able to speak to such impressive and successful people from all types of industries.

My 15 seconds of fame and a free makeover with a celebrity hairstylist made me feel like a princess for a day.

My first businessboomer vblog. I attempted to shoot one daily, but the production took way too long.