We were lucky to catch up with Daniel Slider recently and have shared our conversation below.

Daniel, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?

I read a great book on this topic. It’s called Grit by Angela Duckworth. She studied the traits that successful recruits had in common as they made their way through Navy Seal training. Obviously this is an extremely difficult training program with a very high failure rate. She sought to develop a framework for predicting which candidates would succeed and which would fail. She was able to do this with surprising accuracy. Out of all the indicators she collected data on, “Grit” seemed to be the most important factor in the success of the candidate. Grit was defined as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals” by psychologist Angela Duckworth. In my experience with building my businesses I have found this to be true as well. I have developed a motto that says, “I suck at giving up.” Seems like I should put that on a t-shirt or something. 😂

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

The main business I am building is a Home Care Agency called HomeWell Care Services of Mansfield for senior citizens that need help and want to age in place at home. Our non-medical caregivers provide companionship, and help with meal prep, light housekeeping, bathing, ambulation, transportation and many other things that help seniors with their day to day lives. On the side, I also operate a vending machine business. I am also looking into other franchising opportunities as well. I guess you could call me a franchise junkie. Or a glutton for punishment, one of the two. I am very passionate about both of these businesses because I get to help people and build relationships. I have also been a worship leader/pastor for 15 years. I feel like this aspect of my life sets me apart in the marketplace. It seems like everybody in the business world are only interested in how they can use people to benefit themselves. I bring my pastoral calling with me into my business dealings and I truly care for and have compassion for my clients and business/community partners.

Have you ever had to pivot?

I was an elementary music teacher for 15 years. I enjoyed it….But no matter how hard I worked I brought home the same check every month. I decided that I wanted to put my excellent work ethic and grit to use and build a legacy for my family. My business partner had just sold a company and walked away with a large sum that he wanted to reinvest. So I went in on it with him and never looked back.

We’d love to hear about how you met your business partner.

His name is Eli. He is like a second dad to me. I met him 15 years ago at the church he was leading at. After meeting him, he invited me to sit in and play keyboards and sing with their group. He was a full time music minister turned businessman. We’ve been leading worship together now for 15 years. Little did I know he was scouting me as a potential business parter. Even though he is 20 years older than me, I consider him to be one of my best friends. I would not be the man I am today without his mentorship and guidance in music ministry and business.

Contact Info:

• Website: Www.homewellcares.com/tx194
• Facebook: Fb.com/danielslider

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Andy Baeza and Kevin Satterfield