Skip Abed - How a 26 year old spotted an opportunity! Becoming owner-operator of the SANTA BARBARA SAILING CENTER.

How I Built My Small Business

Skip Abed bought the Santa Barbara Sailing Center at twenty-seven years old back on April 1, 2000 after working there for eight years.

Skip saw a vision for the myriad of ways he could improve the Santa Barbara Sailing Center and over the past twenty-three years, he's gradually put them in place growing the business from about ten boats to over forty.

His business has been named the American Sailing Association School of the Year twice now, and he is passionate about making the sport of sailing accessible to everyone.
Mentioned in the episode:
Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce
Santa Barbara Cheese Shop
The Sea League
Alpha Resource Center
Whale Heritage Site
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Chương

1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00)

2. Decision to Purchase the Santa Barbara Sailing Center (00:01:20)

3. Expanding Operations (00:06:03)

4. Growth and Financing (00:08:27)

5. Staffing and Seasonal Peak (00:10:24)

6. Expenses and Maintenance (00:12:18)

7. Combining Passion with Work (00:14:09)

8. Revenue Streams and Community Impact (00:18:47)

9. Challenges as a Business Owner (00:21:10)

10. Memorable Experiences (00:23:00)

11. Environmental Sustainability (00:25:55)

12. More Challenges Faced as a Business Owner (00:27:50)

13. Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (00:29:15)

14. Advice to Younger Self (00:31:09)

15. Key Takeaways and Conclusion (00:34:56)