>> wasn't just calling the businesses, I was showing up at their offices to ask for meetings. That's tough stuff. I've done the same, and while it feels good w

>> wasn't just calling the businesses, I was showing up at their offices to ask for meetings. That's tough stuff. I've done the same, and while it feels good when you're able to talk in detail with a business owner, I didn't come away with actionable things usually. There just isn't a good substitute to being embedded in an industry. Michael, work part-time in a warehouse (as manual labor) handling stone for 3-6 months. Guaranteed you'll come away with more problems than you can solve.