article thumbnail

24 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

After getting laid off from a job back in 2008, I decided I would put all my passions together and become a personal finance journalist. We started Prestige Transportation, LLC a Kansas City based Black Car Limousine Service because I was working part-time for another Limousine Company and my girlfriend was convinced we could do it better.

article thumbnail

Transcript of When and How to Sell Your Business

Duct Tape Marketing

So, it’s kind of fun to interview somebody in Kansas City. But when somebody sells a business, are they sometimes on the hook to finance it? Chad Peterson: It depends on what you’re going after because a lot of people will call me and they’ll say, “Chad, I want manufacturing and distribution.

Chad 46
article thumbnail

Transcript of How to Stay Top of Mind

Duct Tape Marketing

John: So are you in Kansas City today or are you in Columbia? Lewis and Kansas city where are offices are but as crazy as it is, I’m typically in San Francisco, LA, New York or on a plane so it’s just great to be home where my wife and kids are. John Hall: It’s great to be here.