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Laid Off, Fired Up: How Landon Wimmer Built Empower Home Services
After being laid off, Landon Wimmer turned adversity into opportunity by founding a solar company that evolved into a full-service home solutions provider focused on customer education.
Revenue: $1 Million +
Startup costs: More than $100k
Missing Her Son’s Events: How Krista Created Studio Willow
Krista Luna left tech to create Studio Willow, bringing Silicon Valley processes to small businesses while building the community connection she craved.
Revenue: Under $100k
Startup costs: Less than $1k
Work-Life Imbalance: How Metric Impact Flipped the Script
After a decade in marketing agencies, Katy Lucey launched Metric Impact to help businesses save money through efficient marketing programs and team training workshops.
Revenue: Under $100k
Startup costs: Less than $1k
Scammed By A Flipper: How Money Match Was Born
After being scammed as a private lender, Kayla Lussier created Money Match app to securely connect lenders with real estate investors seeking $200 billion in annual funding.
Revenue: Pre-Revenue
Startup costs: N/A
How Mastermind Cognitive Training Turned A Limitation Into A Strength
Mastermind Cognitive Training founder Dominick Fedele transforms brain training with cutting-edge technology, overcoming startup challenges to help clients improve cognitive performance.
Revenue: N/A
Startup costs: More than $100k
Fear of Going Solo: How Katy Mullet Marketing Took the Leap
Katy Mullet helps businesses break through revenue plateaus by transforming founder-dependent companies into systems-driven organizations ready for sustainable growth.
Revenue: Under $100k
Startup costs: Less than $1k
One Van to 65 Locations: DRYmedic Restoration Services Blueprint for Business Growth
From one van to nationwide franchise: How DRYmedic Restoration Services grew by combining empathy, technology, and strong company culture to help disaster victims.
Revenue: $1 Million +
Startup costs: More than $100k
Talented But Broke: Real Entrepreneur Women’s Path to Profitability
Sophie Musumeci transformed her frustration with women struggling in business into Real Entrepreneur Women, helping female coaches turn their expertise into profitable businesses.
Revenue: $1 Million +
Startup costs: $1k - $5k
From Kitchen Table to Beards & Beyond: Solving a Grooming Problem
LP and Malcolm Crockett turned a personal grooming problem into a thriving business, creating natural beard products for an underserved market of men seeking quality self-care.
Revenue: Under $100k
Startup costs: $10k - $50k
Building Beauty from Kitchen to Community: Jacquie Ooh
A teen mom turned her daughters’ sugar scrub venture into a thriving skincare and wellness brand, proving that the perfect time to start isn’t when you’re ready—it’s now.