William Busch
Member:
For exemplary individual fundraising.
Member of the month interview with William Busch
What motivates you?:
People who doubt me.
What annoys you?:
People who doubt me.
Who's influenced you the most in your career?:
My Father. He's a man of character and that has been the center of his business plan for years. He's raised a great family, started a business from nothing and continues to be a leader for me and his clients.
What's been your biggest accomplishment so far?:
Getting fully licensed and obtaining my CFP (almost done with).
What's been your biggest challenge?:
Graduating early from high school.
What was your first job?:
I worked for a sub contractor for a summer when I was 16 where I was in charge of the jack hammer...quite a summer to say the least.
What would your dream job be?:
To be doing something where I get over paid to do something I'd do for free.
What's bookmarked on your Web browser?:
ESPN, Extra Mustard, Bloomberg, Pandora, Statesman.com
What's the best thing about Austin?:
That it's at least 3 hours away from Dallas, concerts, low key lifestyle, weather.
What's the worst thing about Austin?:
Still on the lookout.
Where was your best vacation?:
Spent 6 weeks in Europe when I was a junior at ACU. That was unforgettable.
What's on your iPod?:
LCD Soundsystem, Wilco, Zero 7, Pantyraid, Kanye, Arcade Fire, Radiohead, Notorious, Das Racist, Incubus, 311, Widespread Panic, Phish, Ghostland, Chromeo, Mount Kimbie, DMX, Fleet Foxes
How have YMBL members helped your career?:
Shown me that genuinely giving back does so much more than just help yourself.
Tell me about your first experience with Austin Sunshine Camps.:
I worked Carnival night and got to see the kids firsthand. Once I realized they were exactly like me and my sisters when we were kids, I was all in! Being a kid is such a great time and for some, it really isn't. My goal in being a member with YMBL is to make some differences for those kids.
