"Being an Entrepreneur"

Today, after working almost seven hours for my landlord (and doing mostly outdoor painting), I set to work on another task -- parking cars on my front lawn.

See, the Wisconsin State Fair is going on around here, and due to the increased traffic, and decreased parking spots, parking is at a premium. So, I've taken a hint from my neighbors, and have turned my front lawn into a parking lot. I'm charging a reasonable fee for fair-goers to park their cars, and they have less than a block to walk before they reach the nearest State Fair entrance.

Now, granted, I am doing this with my landlord's permission. He, of course, gets part of the profits because I'm parking cars on his land, and I get part of the profits because I'm doing the work. But, in the end, I make a little extra pocket change, and fair-goers find themselves with a prime parking spot. It's a win-win situation!

And I'm not the only person doing this during the State Fair. Some of my neighbors (in this neighborhood, not "next door") have been offering yard parking for years. This, however, is just my second year. But, hey, we have a substantial yard, fair-goers need a place to stash their cars. It makes perfect sense. And it just goes to show too, you don't need to be Donald Trump to find a good financial opportunity. Anyone can be an entrepreneur. Just find a need... and fill it.

So, by the end of the day today, I've made a little extra pocket change (with Saturday and Sunday still to go!), and, I've found yet another way to validate my title as a "professional entrepreneur"! Not bad! Granted, we'll still have to see how the rest of the weekend shapes up, but for now, I'm going to go relax, celebrate a long day of work, and go to bed early. Afterall, I did put in twelve hours today. Saying that I'm exhausted, is by far an understatement! :)

So, have a wonderful evening all, thanks for stopping by, and until the morrow,

Your friendly blogging entrepreneur friend,
-Jon
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