Barefoot Business: Build Big Dreams with No Money Down

Barefoot Business is the unconventional, true story of how one determined entrepreneur turned empty buildings into thriving creative spaces-using nothing but bartering, bold negotiation, and sheer determination. From building a childhood bike shop out of a carport to launching a full-fledged entrepreneurial hub in downtown Rochester NY, this book shows how you can build big dreams without investors, loans, or fancy credentials.

Packed with real-life stories, practical tactics, and a no-excuses mindset, Barefoot Business is your guide to starting from nothing and building something that matters. Whether you're launching your first side hustle, transforming a community space, or reigniting your entrepreneurial fire, this book will show you how to turn grit into growth.

Inside, you'll learn:

• How to negotiate win-win deals with no money involved

• Creative ways to leverage unused resources and spaces

• How to build meaningful business relationships and partnerships

• The mindset shifts that unlock resourcefulness, resilience, and results

This is not a textbook. It's a blueprint for dreamers who don't wait for permission.
Take off your shoes-you're about to build barefoot.