SOCO Blog
Boba Fett and His Lessons of Leadership
If you’re like me you’ve tediously waited for each Wednesday morning for the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett to drop. I’ve been a long time Star Wars fan since the early 80’s. I’ve survived the long draught between the original trilogy (Ep. 4, 5 &...
“Being an Entrepreneur is Something You Did”
Malai Roper’s Journey from Educator to Eduprenuer When she was 10 years old, Malai Roper wrote down that she wanted to be a fourth-grade teacher. Malai tutored her cousins in French, so she already had a knack for teaching. Unlike most kids, Malai...
These Are the Books Our Members Say You Should Read
There are not many things on earth better than a good book. And SOCO members are a well-read bunch. Here are the books they recommend reading, whether you want to go to a fictional world or learn about something brand new. Non-fiction Four Lost Cities: A Secret...
A Different Approach to Goal Setting
New year, new rounds of resolutions. But what if goal setting wasn't the same old story of wanting to do something and never really following through? The problem isn't your goal; it's your approach. So we asked our members how they set goals and what's worked best...
The Path to Becoming a Founder: Josh Snead and Rainwalk
During his senior year of college, Josh Snead was feeling pretty good. He was preparing to graduate with a degree in International Business and Supply Chain Management from the University of South Carolina. And he’d already knocked out the number one priority...
What SOCO Members Accomplished in 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, we can again say, “what a year.” The challenges were real, folks. It was a roller coaster ride in more ways than one. And while it’s easy to focus on the lows, we want to highlight the good things that happened around the SOCO...
How to Really Take Time Off During the Holidays
The holidays are approaching and for a lot of us, that means cramming a ton of work into a short amount of time. But what if you took a step back, planned some time off, and tried to relax at the end of the year? Sound crazy? Our members told us how to do it. We...
Meet Malai Roper, the Eduprenuer
Malai Roper has always loved teaching. She loves helping kids learn. She's been in education for 14 years and even though she's not in the school classroom, she's continuing to help kids and their families through her tutoring business, The Art of Learning. Tell Us...
Making the Most of Your Money 💰
2021 is coming to a close and we’ve got dollar signs in our eyes. Prices are up, labor is short, and supply chains are crazy. Beyond all the external issues, the end of a year is a great time to step back, evaluate our spending, and find ways to do more with the...