There are two types of kids: ones who sell candy in the back of the bus & ones who buy candy. I was the purchaser. While I'm now an entrepreneur working with everyone from Oprah & Paul McCartney to the NY Mets & Live Nation, I wasn’t “born with it"...I was never hustling candy in the back of the bus, growing a neighborhood lawn mowing conglomerate, regulating a pyramid of fellow babysitters and I never once had a lemonade stand. I was not the type who grew up saying, “I’m going to have my own business!"I am an accidental entrepreneur.My first company (The Superfan Company/ZinePak) took off like a rocket ship. I've spent 13 years working with people & companies I had only dreamed of from KISS and Katy Perry to the Red Sox and Ace Comic Con, all while winning awards and accolades such as Forbes 30 Under 30, Inc’s 35 Under 35 and receiving one of the highest season offers on Season 5 of Shark Tank. In these pinch-me-moments I quickly realized 3 things kept me in these magical rooms: my reputation, my network & good-old-fashioned bright ideas. It is my mission in life to help people showcase their business-based superpowers, assemble a solid network & let their bright ideas shine. It might seem like a tall order but through my speaking gigs, social channels, e-learning courses and mentoring I like to think I’m making a bit of a dent.I’m always game for witty banter, cheering on the Florida Gators, trading podcast recommendations on my socials (@kimkaupe) & dishing out real there-is-food-in-your-teeth kind of feedback. I adore surprises so I hope you’ll accept this one… **FREE RESOURCE5 Ways to Boost Your LinkedIn in 30 Minutes: helpmylinkedin.comVisit www.kimkaupe.com for more.PS. I do not accept connection requests if I do not know who you are without a personalized note; if you don't want to write a personalized note (I get it) no worries – just follow me.