EP116: Transitioning Your Passion To Business w/ Scott Crowe

If you're into fisheries, aquariums, and the aquarium industry — this episode is for you! Today's guest is Scott Crowe of Ocean State Aquatics. He talks about his journey from a fish hobbyist to a successful business owner, how the pandemic impacted his business, the importance of non-disclosure agreements in protecting your business, and much more.   In this episode, we talk about… Scott's transition from his love for fish to building it into a business. Freshwater vs. saltwater fishes — differences in care, expenses, etc. How the fear of competing with big companies like Amazon and Petco is destroying many retail stores in the aquarium industry Hobbyist vs. non-hobbyist clients in the aquarium industry Practices to scale and grow your aquarium business The use of non-disclosure agreements when hiring employees The impact of the pandemic on Scott's aquarium business Issues with the aquarium industry, such as a lack of regulation, misleading product labeling, etc The work involved in importing and caring for fish Advice for individuals looking to start a business in the aquarium industry. Mentioned   Ocean State Aquatics Website    Ocean State Aquatics YouTube Channel    Ocean State Aquatics Instagram  Ocean State Aquatics Facebook