I still remember that first build in my cramped college dorm. As a life long gamer and a new computer science student, I was flat broke and desperate for a good gaming PC. So I took the plunge, saved some money from waiting on tables, shopped around for way too long, and eventually started putting everything together. That first power-on was terrifying—and absolutely thrilling when the screen lit up.

After graduation, I kept the hobby alive on weekends. My brother needed virus removal, my friend wanted a gaming computer for her nephew, my co-worker needed a new computer for day trading. I never turned anyone away, because I knew I was building something valuable that people would come to love and utilize for years to come.

Before I knew it, I realized things had changed. My phone was constantly buzzing with requests, and my "client list" had expanded far beyond people I knew personally. Twelve years from desperate desire to today. It wasn't a straight line, and I never had a master plan—just a passion for fixing things and helping people that eventually grew into something much bigger than I ever expected.