Real Ideas.
Real Businesses.
Real Success.
Meet the dreamers-turned-business owners who took the leap with Kauffman FastTrac®.
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Bernadette Lee
Founder, Art for Architecture
Not being afraid to talk about your work, Bernadette says, is the best way to get your business out there.
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Alexander Clifton
Founder, Reactor
Alexander says that forming deeper relationship with employees, clients, and community provides a better client and provider relationship.
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Jesse Hufft
Founder, Hufft
Finding individuals that specialize in those specific areas early on can help manage that initial stage more effectively; at the same time, Jesse says that it’s okay not to know everything.
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Juanita Singleton
Founder, Regal Home Care
One of the recommendations Juanita suggests to individuals starting their business is building a support system.
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Kendra Wyatt
Founder, New Birth Company
Kendra says that one of the downfalls of entrepreneurs and founders is not adapting with trends to stay fresh and current for their customers,
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Brandon Redmond
Founder, Redmond Renovations
When asked what advice he’d give to other entrepreneurs, Brandon says to learn to be your authentic self.
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India Wells-Carter
Founder, Fresh Factory
Even if one may be scared to take the next step, India says that one must do it without letting fear set in.
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John Gordon
Founder, BoysGrow
John says that sharing the concept of the business with others can truly elevate the resources and network one creates.
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Kelly Byrnes
Founder, Voyage Consulting Group
As an entrepreneur, Kelly says that taking time to care for yourself and finding ways to energize outside of the business is crucial.
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Rob Oyler
Founder, WANRack
Rob says that aspiring entrepreneurs should take their time and not rush when determining what their service or product will be.