Many books on startups and business talk about how there are right and wrong reasons for starting a business. So, we asked a handful of successful founders about their reasons and the thought-process behind starting their business.

Sonny Shaw

For me, it started with wanting to create something that could support my family while also keeping the true spirit of Western culture alive in Old Town. Western tradition is a big part of what makes this community special, and I want to make sure that authenticity never disappears. Read More>>

Casey Potter

My husband Jim and I have worked in corporate America for decades between us. Jim is in the car industry, and I was in the semiconductor industry. Jim is a director, and I was an area manager managing several supervisors who managed several engineers. Read More>>

Bryan Witherspoon

Working in the HVAC industry for the last 20 years has made me realize that the most important thing to remember is that the customers need is always first priority! The biggest reason we are even in business is to take care of the customer. Read More>>