How many 20 somethings do we have on the Board?
09-02-2008, 02:53 PM
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I'm 27 and have been tire kicking for a while now, so no boat till spring, hopefully.
I've got a question though for everyone else that is younger and has a nice boat, (or two) if they wouldn't mind answering. I do pretty well, with an engr degree and a MBA, but am struggling to find the right budget for toys. Do most people on here who are in their mid-20's and have nice boats not own homes, or fairly minimal ones? Or are they just the top few percent of earners for younger people?
I mistakenly bought a fairly nice place so I think I'm just house poor, not to mention raises etc are sure not moving fast in the auto industry.
I've got a question though for everyone else that is younger and has a nice boat, (or two) if they wouldn't mind answering. I do pretty well, with an engr degree and a MBA, but am struggling to find the right budget for toys. Do most people on here who are in their mid-20's and have nice boats not own homes, or fairly minimal ones? Or are they just the top few percent of earners for younger people?
I mistakenly bought a fairly nice place so I think I'm just house poor, not to mention raises etc are sure not moving fast in the auto industry.
09-02-2008, 06:15 PM
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i just turned 30 and own an apache 41 (no reservations).... i was not born with a silver spoon or parents that could afford to pay for my college. i grew up on a farm in Arkansas and joined the USAF when i was 18. had a wonderful career where i seen most of the world and met a lot a great people. during my time in the service i found that i enjoyed working out. upon my release into the regular world i started a small 2000sqft gym and began personal training clients. i trained 12 hours a day, 6 days a week and after a few years i had saved enough money to open a second location....
well longer story short i now own several health clubs and have started franchising my business to other investors across two states. we are currently have 9 clubs and are developing multiple clubs this very minute. we are looking to be the leader in mid sized 24 hour health clubs...
ya know i hear people say now that i am "lucky", but i attribute my success to taking risks and hard work!! most people dont understand the sacrifice that has went into my company. im sorry if a college degree didnt give you what you wanted but there is never a piece of paper that assured me i would have a job... i guess thats why i refused to give up (lord knows there are plenty of days i wanted to)
my apache 41 something ive dreamed about for many years and was always the unreachable boat to own. when i became blessed enough to EARN one... i did!!
nuff said...
well longer story short i now own several health clubs and have started franchising my business to other investors across two states. we are currently have 9 clubs and are developing multiple clubs this very minute. we are looking to be the leader in mid sized 24 hour health clubs...
ya know i hear people say now that i am "lucky", but i attribute my success to taking risks and hard work!! most people dont understand the sacrifice that has went into my company. im sorry if a college degree didnt give you what you wanted but there is never a piece of paper that assured me i would have a job... i guess thats why i refused to give up (lord knows there are plenty of days i wanted to)
my apache 41 something ive dreamed about for many years and was always the unreachable boat to own. when i became blessed enough to EARN one... i did!!
nuff said...
09-02-2008, 07:53 PM
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Definitely sounds like some people have earned some great rides early in life. I'm pretty commited to having a boat (who knows what?) by spring and the age of 28. The 3/4 ton truck purchase I just made shows some intent, as I can only kick tires so long.
09-03-2008, 08:26 AM
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Great job,...your story is encouraging. I've just got to learn to take more risks. The hardwork I don't mind.
09-03-2008, 08:50 AM
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i just turned 30 and own an apache 41 (no reservations).... i was not born with a silver spoon or parents that could afford to pay for my college. i grew up on a farm in Arkansas and joined the USAF when i was 18. had a wonderful career where i seen most of the world and met a lot a great people. during my time in the service i found that i enjoyed working out. upon my release into the regular world i started a small 2000sqft gym and began personal training clients. i trained 12 hours a day, 6 days a week and after a few years i had saved enough money to open a second location....
well longer story short i now own several health clubs and have started franchising my business to other investors across two states. we are currently have 9 clubs and are developing multiple clubs this very minute. we are looking to be the leader in mid sized 24 hour health clubs...
ya know i hear people say now that i am "lucky", but i attribute my success to taking risks and hard work!! most people dont understand the sacrifice that has went into my company. im sorry if a college degree didnt give you what you wanted but there is never a piece of paper that assured me i would have a job... i guess thats why i refused to give up (lord knows there are plenty of days i wanted to)
my apache 41 something ive dreamed about for many years and was always the unreachable boat to own. when i became blessed enough to EARN one... i did!!
nuff said...
well longer story short i now own several health clubs and have started franchising my business to other investors across two states. we are currently have 9 clubs and are developing multiple clubs this very minute. we are looking to be the leader in mid sized 24 hour health clubs...
ya know i hear people say now that i am "lucky", but i attribute my success to taking risks and hard work!! most people dont understand the sacrifice that has went into my company. im sorry if a college degree didnt give you what you wanted but there is never a piece of paper that assured me i would have a job... i guess thats why i refused to give up (lord knows there are plenty of days i wanted to)
my apache 41 something ive dreamed about for many years and was always the unreachable boat to own. when i became blessed enough to EARN one... i did!!
nuff said...
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09-03-2008, 11:52 AM
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USAF/ACC/509BW/B-2 Stealth Bomber 1996-1999
USAF/AFMC/654 Combat Logistics Support 1999 -2002
was held on stop loss for 10 months past enlistment
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