Failing to Save the World

In this episode of Failing to Tell a Story I dive into the story of Experimatch—an app concept born out of one simple problem: Where should my wife and I go for a night out? What started as a way to make date nights effortless quickly evolved into a full-fledged startup idea. I'll take you through the journey of conceptualizing the app, the challenges of bringing it to life, and the decision to join an incubator program that turned out to be less than promising. Along the way, I'll share the hard lessons I learned about advertising, vetting business programs, and knowing when to step away from an idea. Tune in for an honest look at entrepreneurship, the ups and downs of launching an app, and why not every great idea needs to be pursued. As always, keep it saucy! #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcast #EntrepreneurLife #StartupJourney #SideHustle #BusinessPodcast #PodcastLife #LearnAndGrow #Experimatch #AppDevelopment #TechStartup #BusinessIdeas #FailedStartup #StartupLessons #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #MarketingStrategy #ProductDevelopment #AdvertisingTips #StartupAdvice #BusinessSuccess #MarketResearch #CustomerExperience #DecisionFatigue #DateNightIdeas #SmallBusinessSupport #TechTrends #AppDesign #VentureCapital #LessonsLearned #GrowthMindset

In today's episode of Failing to Tell a Story, Timothy shares the tale of his overly ambitious—and ultimately disastrous—attempt to start a LEGO reselling side hustle. What began as an exciting new venture quickly spiraled into a cluttered, overwhelming mess, with unsorted bricks taking over his home and testing the patience of his supportive (and long-suffering) wife. From the thrill of scoring deals on OfferUp to the reality check of sorting thousands of LEGO pieces, Timothy reflects on the highs, lows, and life lessons he gained along the way. Tune in for a story of enthusiasm clashing with reality and learn why sometimes, walking away is the best choice. This episode is a relatable look at how one man's drive to succeed brought him face-to-face with the importance of balance, boundaries, and learning when to let go.

In this episode, I share a personal reflection on the fleeting moments of parenthood and the realization that time with our kids moves faster than we think. I discuss how this led me to start a daily video journal, capturing the highs, lows, and everything in between. From cute toddler refusals to family chalk drawings and even a newborn's first days, each video has become a cherished way to preserve memories. Tune in for insights on how I use this routine to create lasting remembrances, and maybe get inspired to find your own way to hold onto those special moments.

In this hilarious and slightly chaotic episode of Failing to Tell a Story, I take you through the whirlwind journey of my reselling adventures—starting with neckties and ending in a mountain of dress shirts, pants, and even a backyard zipline! What began as a simple side hustle spiraled into an addiction to thrift store treasures, leaving me with over 500 articles of clothing, a lot of frustration, and a few too many “learning moments.” From hidden rips to yellow stains, endless measurements, and shipping disasters, I share the highs, the lows, and the “what-was-I-thinking” moments of flipping fashion. Tune in to hear how I got in way over my head, all while trying to figure out the art of reselling!

In this episode we dive into what finances were like for my family in 2019, when it was just my wife and I in an apartment. The goal of this series will be to eventually look at each month retrospectively and identify what spend could have been reduced. For now, it is time to catch you up to speed.

Part 2, enter in the necktie, a great learning moment and first big success.

Beginnings of reselling and the faults that came with it.

Arguments do not need winners and losers, in a lot of cases, it is best to Come at it with the best intentions rather than the desire to win.

This is a quick episode talking about refreshed desire for growth.

In 2014 I had a great idea that would allow college students to be able to share what is on their mind anonymously. This lead to great steps in the right direction, but... failed. Come listen in and hear the story from rise to fall.

In this episode we discuss defeat and how I succumbed to it, but ultimately learned a lesson on defeat about trying to make a podcast about defeat...

We starting a project, it is often hard to keep going, even when we set attainable goals, this podcast talks about that struggle and how we should use small victories to keep excited about a project and receive gratification from ourselves.