Will Basta is the Partner and Chief Business Officer at ACV (Accelerated eCommerce Ventures), an e-commerce growth agency driving innovative solutions for its portfolio companies. As an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, he has more than 10 years of experience spearheading startups and driving growth in the digital space. Will also advocates for clean water initiatives and Pit Bull rescue programs.

Some people stuck in the 9-5 grind want a “get-rich-quick” solution. While such shortcuts don’t exist without hard work, e-commerce provides opportunities to live life on your terms through its global reach. How can you leverage this growing space to begin developing passive income?

Seasoned e-commerce entrepreneur Will Basta can travel, live, and work in various countries at his leisure. He’s achieved this freedom by identifying and capitalizing on profitable opportunities in the digital market. Yet entrepreneurship in this space has its failures, so Will emphasizes evaluating these opportunities carefully and diversifying your risk across multiple markets. When you expand your product and market horizons, you can build an automated enterprise that gives you personal and professional freedoms.

In the latest episode of The Guts and Glory Show, Luis Scott welcomes Will Basta, the Partner and Chief Business Officer at ACV, who talks about building an e-commerce business for passive income. Will discusses the mindset shifts, investment strategies, and risk-reward balances for entrepreneurship in this space.

Jason Kruger is the Founder and President of Signature Analytics, a firm providing accounting and business advisory solutions to small- and middle-market businesses. As a business advisor and CPA, Jason focuses on helping business owners, leaders, and executives improve performance by providing visibility into their finances. With a background in public accounting, he was the Audit Senior Manager at Deloitte and Moss Adams LLP.

Starting a business when the economy is crumbling may seem like a recipe for disaster. Yet some entrepreneurs thrive during these times, growing a venture from the ground up. How do they navigate these seemingly insurmountable challenges and set their businesses on a trajectory of success?

Having launched his business during the 2008 economic recession, CPA Jason Kruger improvised everything before building a hiring model and internal processes, allowing him to scale from zero to 100 employees. He emphasizes developing an attractive company culture and a long-term vision, as well as maintaining patience throughout the process. Additionally, entrepreneurs often lack financial acumen, so hiring financial professionals prevents oversights and supports strategic long-term growth.

Welcome back to The Guts and Glory Show as Luis Scott interviews Jason Kruger, the Founder and President of Signature Analytics, about building a thriving business and mastering financial strategies. Jason shares his methods for hiring the right team, fostering a strong company culture, and securing your finances against fraud.

Dean Inniss is the Managing Partner of Your Best Life Now, a consultancy for high-achieving individuals who are transforming their lives. As a coach for high-profile clients, he specializes in balancing the pursuit of financial success with personal growth and family values. Dean’s diverse background in business leadership, law enforcement, martial arts, and economic analysis allows him to guide entrepreneurs, CEOs, and other top executives to new heights.

Imagine working tirelessly for financial abundance only to realize that true success lies beyond the dollar sign. Is it possible to attain both wealth and happiness without compromising one or the other?

Having transitioned from a career in corporate banking to a flexible role that balances work and family life, inspirational coach Dean Inniss notes that you can achieve equilibrium across key pillars like family, health, and spirituality. This involves defining personal success beyond your company’s financial metrics to include relationships and personal fulfillment. You can also create passive income streams for long-term financial stability and integrate your family into your career journey by communicating your goals.

In today’s episode of The Guts and Glory Show, the Managing Partner of Your Best Life Now, Dean Inniss, joins Luis Scott to talk about cultivating a life of personal and professional freedom. From creating work cultures that thrive on employee engagement to discussing the nuances of living a life rich in purpose and fulfillment, Dean redefines the true meaning of success.