
Taking the Leap: A Q&A with David Lees
David Lees didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur, but after two layoffs in higher education, he knew it was time for a new direction.
David Lees didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur, but after two layoffs in higher education, he knew it was time for a new direction.
Not every entrepreneurial leap comes from a layoff or corporate burnout. For Taylor Fernley, the journey was a little different, but just as defining. Formerly
Some people drift into entrepreneurship slowly. Others get a push. For Chyvonne Shackelford-Bacon, it was a little of both. After 16 years in the pharmaceutical
After 25 years in asset management, Tom Kanyok was no stranger to the corporate rollercoaster. But eventually, the grind of constant restructuring and relocations pushed
Pam didn’t always picture herself as an entrepreneur. In fact, for most of her career, she was what she called a “company girl” – embedded
Some people dream about entrepreneurship for years. Others realize they’re already acting as entrepreneurs-in-training in their current corporate role – and wonder what’s stopping them
After a 25+ year career in corporate Human Resources, Heather Kay knew it was time for a change. She founded Ready Aim → Impact, a
NOPE. That’s the feeling so many people have about corporate life right now. Layoffs. Restructuring. Clunky return-to-office policies. Constant uncertainty. If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated,
Join us for our upcoming webinar on business ownership. We’ll discuss what it means to explore franchising and hear from the Zees and their stories on business ownership.
16 Helpful Franchise Ownership Statistics Thinking about diving into the world of franchise ownership? You’re not alone! The franchising industry continues to grow, with new
David Lees didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur, but after two layoffs in higher education, he knew it was time for a new direction.
Not every entrepreneurial leap comes from a layoff or corporate burnout. For Taylor Fernley, the journey was a little different, but just as defining. Formerly
Some people drift into entrepreneurship slowly. Others get a push. For Chyvonne Shackelford-Bacon, it was a little of both. After 16 years in the pharmaceutical
After 25 years in asset management, Tom Kanyok was no stranger to the corporate rollercoaster. But eventually, the grind of constant restructuring and relocations pushed
Pam didn’t always picture herself as an entrepreneur. In fact, for most of her career, she was what she called a “company girl” – embedded
Some people dream about entrepreneurship for years. Others realize they’re already acting as entrepreneurs-in-training in their current corporate role – and wonder what’s stopping them
After a 25+ year career in corporate Human Resources, Heather Kay knew it was time for a change. She founded Ready Aim → Impact, a
NOPE. That’s the feeling so many people have about corporate life right now. Layoffs. Restructuring. Clunky return-to-office policies. Constant uncertainty. If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated,
Join us for our upcoming webinar on business ownership. We’ll discuss what it means to explore franchising and hear from the Zees and their stories on business ownership.
16 Helpful Franchise Ownership Statistics Thinking about diving into the world of franchise ownership? You’re not alone! The franchising industry continues to grow, with new
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