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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I now am the CEO and founder of Berri Properties in Asheville and Charlotte, NC. I started Pressed PR to serve a niche that I was a part of myself – independent musicians. Thanks to Dawn Jones, Pressed PR ! #9- But instead of staying upset, I took advantage of my position of being debt-free and became a real estate agent.

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43 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Many franchise systems who receive support from our sister company, iFranchise Group — a premiere franchise consulting group — would ask where could they find services in PR, SEO, and website development. A former television news reporter who moved into Public Relations, I always knew that I wanted to work for myself.