Ricky is one of the primary authors and owner of Income School. He has built several niche websites and consulted on numerous others. He founded several businesses and earned an MBA from UNC. He's worked in environments from small shops to large corporate offices and learned the ins and outs of business. He is a musician, outdoorsman, husband, and father.
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