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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

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I now am the CEO and founder of Berri Properties in Asheville and Charlotte, NC. 10- During a random conversation. During a random conversation, my husband suggested I begin charging clients for my help. 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

Something to keep extroverts from dominating the conversation and. A former television news reporter who moved into Public Relations, I always knew that I wanted to work for myself. Thanks to Alison Podworski, Alison May Public Relations ! for introverts to get their actual opinions heard. Thus, Attentiv was born!