We had the good fortune of connecting with R.H. Bird and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi R.H., can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I wanted to control my own destiny. I was the Senior Vice President of Product Development at one of the first online stock brokers. Our company did such an amazing job we were bought out by a much larger competitor. They were only interested in the accounts, so the choice was move across the country or take a severance package.

After that, I didn’t want to be at the mercy of the corporate world any longer and decided to go out on my own.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m an author. People always tell you have to find your voice–easier said than done. It took me three manuscripts to find mine. Most people would’ve given up after the first one if they didn’t come across it yet. Eventually, I found it in the young adult marketplace. When i found it, I said “A ha, that’s where you’ve been hiding all this time.” But when I did, my voice poured out.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Would it be boring if I said the amusement parks?

Disneyland

Universal Studios

Knotts Berry Farms

Pacific Park – Santa Monica Pier

Legoland

Six Flags Magic Mountain

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’m a very strong Catholic so first I would give thanks to Jesus Christ.

Next, my wife and children and the most important people in my life.

As for books, I’m a huge reader, I couldn’t have achieved any measure of success without reading every book I can find in my field. I’m a big believer in motivational speakers as well, and listen to as many as I can. The books show you how to perform your job, the speakers keep you inspired when things get tough and don’t go your way.

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