How Ankeny entrepreneur Dennis Albaugh starts his day

• But beyond his professional endeavors, Albaugh also has his passions, including his thoroughbred racehorses, car collection and golf course.

Here's how Albaugh starts his day:

⏰ Wake up: 5:30am, and he's at work by 7am.

🍳 Breakfast: Plain black coffee.

📱 What he's reading: Des Moines Register and international news.

💡 Advice for young entrepreneurs getting their foot in the door: "Don't look at the clock when you come to work."

• "The employer is paying you, so give him a nice return on his investment and try to work very hard at what you're doing."