Category Archives: Written Interviews

     I interviewed six entrepreneurs, each for a specific reason that will help me understand facets of my own entrepreneurial journey.  I wanted to talk to entrepreneurs that had started in totally different industries, but had the dream to create their own business.  I wanted to interview both large and small innovative companies.  All in all, this was a fascinating process that allowed me to develop many new contacts and connections in the Winston-Salem, NC community.

     If I were to sum up my learnings, it would come down to three words “Follow your dreams”.  Everything else seems to take care of itself.

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Akers the owner/originator of Cope Creek Technologies.  Cope Creek website

What is your favorite part of owning your business?

The best thing about owning a business for me is the flexibility it provides for my family.  As a homeschooling family of six, it is nice to be able to schedule my work time around other family needs.

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Jeanne Newport followed her passion for candles to start Scentsable Soy Candles in August 2009. She shares the challenges she faced starting the business. Since she makes her own products, she talks about her first-year challenges with testing, research and development, and storage.

Tell me a little bit about yourself.

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Barbara Driggers is passionate about getting local and organic produce into American households. She supports the local farmers and businesses and places a high priority on education. She has a very common sense approach to running a business. She shares how developing good relationships with her customers helped her grow her business and get things done in the store. She wants to let entrepreneurs know that you can start a business even if you don’t have much money.

Tell me a little bit about yourself….

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