How helpful would my background be for REI?

[Eric Richner]

Hello there.

I’m Eric, I’m 31, and ready for a career change.

My career background is as follows: 

- IT support - Apple Consultant (9 years, current job) 

- Network infrastructure design and deployment (2 years) 

- Video production - informercials, commercials, music videos, & real estate video w/ drones (shooting, editing, etc) (5 years) 

- Photography assistant for well-known photographer (5 years) 

- Front-end web developer (5 years as job, more for my own businesses)

I’ve started up and have run 3 businesses (and many more failed ventures) in these various fields, with varying successes over the years.

I’ve done a lot of the following for my own companies:

-branding and marketing 

- logo design 

- web development 

- SaaS application research and optimized workflow integration 

- video production (use to have $45k worth of gear) 

- sales and invoicing 

- referral networking (member of some groups for 4 years) 

- administrative duties / bookkeeping

I’m use to doing the sales, project work, and invoicing for a multitude of clients. Including some great clients in the film industry in Atlanta.

So my question is, do you think my background will allow me to get a leg up on the wholesaling game (and flips later in the future)? I know I still have lots more research to do before I can move on my first deal. Also, I am working on securing F&F money for the first few deals and have access to a local mentor that my family has known for decades.

Final note, is anyone looking for help in the Atlanta area? I figure the best way for me to learn is by firsthand experience (as with my other careers).

Thank you for your time.