Today, millions will watch the Super Bowl.
But while most eyes are on the field, I’m thinking about the many winners who made their move when opportunity knocked:
The local Airbnb hosts who spotted this opportunity when New Orleans was announced in 2020, learned to analyze properties and secure financing, and turned their preparations into peak-season profits this weekend (see screenshots below!)
The family-owned parking lot that typically serves downtown office workers but secured special event permits, implemented a reservation system, and transformed their business model for this weekend.
The food truck owners who spent weeks building relationships with event organizers, navigated complex permitting processes, and secured prime locations near the highest-traffic stadium entrances.
The local traffic management company that invested in new equipment, trained a temporary workforce, and won their biggest-ever contract to manage road closures around the stadium.
The mom-and-pop shuttle service that partnered with several hotels, expanded their fleet, and created a seamless stadium transport system that’s been fully booked throughout the event.
The hometown printing shop that typically handles business cards and banners but pivoted to event credentials, invested in specialized security printing equipment, and landed multiple venue contracts.
The upstart cleaning service that usually handles residential homes but built a temporary workforce, created detailed systems and checklists, and is now handling post-event cleanup for corporate hospitality suites.
The local physical security firm that started decades ago with just two employees handling nightclub security, bid on their first major event contract several years ago, and now has a full team working the game’s perimeter.
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Here’s what these examples have in common:
Each of these entrepreneurs saw an opportunity and moved toward it.
They didn’t have every detail figured out. The conditions weren’t perfect.
But they:
✔️ Gathered information
✔️ Built systems
✔️ Found support
✔️ Took action
There were probably lots of reasons why it wasn’t the right time to begin. As small business startups, many of them probably — ahem — kicked off by balancing their new side project with their day job.
They took action – even before they felt fully prepared.
They refused to sit on the sidelines.
This reminds me of real estate investing:
The most successful investors didn’t wait until they felt “ready.”
They didn’t wait for the perfect market conditions. They didn’t wait until their friends and colleagues understood, or every family member was 100 percent on board.
And most importantly:
They didn’t get caught up in comparing today’s prices or interest rates to “the good old days.”
They didn’t get stuck reminiscing about how the market “used to be.”
Instead, they got creative — exploring exurban neighborhoods, weighing out-of-state markets, focusing on multifamily properties, or finding homes with value-add opportunities.
They accepted today’s rates as reality and focused on finding solutions that work NOW.
They didn’t let “I’m too busy” become a permanent excuse. They didn’t push it to “someday.”
They didn’t wait for life to magically clear their calendar.
Instead, they:
✔️ Started with systems rather than certainty
✔️ Built support networks rather than waiting for confidence
✔️ Took imperfect action rather than seeking perfect timing
But here’s what made the difference: They didn’t do it alone.
Just like today’s true Super Bowl winners, they:
✔️ Found mentors who’d done it before
✔️ Built networks of fellow achievers
✔️ Followed proven systems
✔️ Learned from others’ experiences
The real winners are the ones who support their families, build wealth and both LIVE and LEAVE a legacy.
And that starts with stepping off the sidelines, and into imperfect action.
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