Weekly Ramble: What Crabbing Taught Me About Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Burning the Ships, I share my early entrepreneurial adventure as a commercial fisherman, running 200 crab pots on the James River. This experience taught me hard work, strategic thinking, and resilience, shaping my approach to business and life. I reflect on failing to scale the venture and how that setback set the stage for future success.

This isn’t just a story about crabbing—it’s about taking risks, embracing failure, and turning ideas into action. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just curious about the grind, this episode will inspire you to keep pushing forward, no matter the odds.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:55 JJ’s Joke of the Week

02:35 What it takes to have successful ideas

03:38 How a waterman’s license works

05:49 Runn ...