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72 American Business Owners on What Motivated Them To Become Entrepreneurs

BigCommerce

In 2004, we saw an opportunity in updating an existing apparel accessory that had not really changed in decades. Manager of Fox Creek Leather, Fox Creek Leather. It was 1987, I was 35, and I had already started and sold one business and managed two others. Ecommerce Manager of Terramai, Terramai. Seeking a challenge.

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234 American Business Owners on Starting, Scaling and Staying Inspired

BigCommerce

In 2004, we saw an opportunity in updating an existing apparel accessory that had not really changed in decades. – Manager, Fox Creek Leather. It was 1987, I was 35, and I had already started and sold one business and managed two others. – Ecommerce Manager, Terramai. So, I made my own!