Leveraging a balanced life into owning several businesses. | Aaron Chiaravelotti (002)

On episode 002 of SMB.FM we talk with Aaron Chiaravelotti, an entrepreneur that’s never known the corporate world. Aaron turned a balanced life of waiting tables and snowboarding into a successful real estate career which he later leveraged into owning several businesses in Downtown Burlington (Vermont). (3:04) Aaron’s current businesses (8:13) Starting a real estate career in 2007 (15:45) A good year in real estate almost became a medicinal marijuana dispensary (18:45) Are you an entrepreneur or investor? (22:45) “Last night I had to help and deliver some pizza’s” (so much for “passive income”) (29:20) Keeping the businesses, family, and social life all happy (36:00) Quick Q&A session (38:00) How to be a kind, but stern leader Let us know what you thought: [email protected] Would you like to be a guest on SMB.FM, shoot us an email at the email address above. Find more about Aaron's businesses, Mr. Mikes and Sidebar.