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The Entrepreneur Next Door: The Bennetts: Connecting Businesses Far and Wide
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Monday, March 18, 2013. The Bennetts: Connecting Businesses Far and Wide. How can two people from surprisingly different backgrounds build a hugely successful business? Meet Bob and Linda Bennett, owners of Comm World of Kansas City. A bit of history. As fate would have it, Bob knew some of Linda’s friends which led to their meeting in Westport one night in December 1975. They were married two years later. A few weeks later Bob answered an ad to manage the Kansas City branch o...
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The Entrepreneur Next Door: Candice Diddle: Capturing Life's Best Moments
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Saturday, March 16, 2013. Candice Diddle: Capturing Life's Best Moments. As a young teen Candice Diddle’s dreams about what she wanted to be when she grew up were varied. “I wanted to be a veterinarian but. I didn't think I could handle the sadness that came from it. But really what I wanted was to save animals. I wanted to have land and have them all out there. Dena continued to encourage her and then another friend, Vickie, helped pull her thoughts together about it. Tog...
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The Entrepreneur Next Door: Ailene Hartz: Makes Everything Crystal Clear
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Saturday, March 9, 2013. Ailene Hartz: Makes Everything Crystal Clear. Because of the type of leadership skills I have, I did not ever see myself working for someone else. I had to spearhead my own vision,. Ailene Hartz, co-owner with James Davis of Crystal Clear Services in Grandview, says with assurance. I found the Midwest to be the most friendly and relaxing. Back in Barbados after her exchange year, she was an apprentice to a well- known fashion designer. Crop Over Fe...
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The Entrepreneur Next Door: Carol Miner: Bringing Joy to All
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Thursday, March 14, 2013. Carol Miner: Bringing Joy to All. Carol got into clowning for the third birthday party of her first child. “I discovered a fond place in my heart for clowns.”. Her balloon design implementation is definitely a skill inherited from her father. What are the unique balloon designs by Carol of Balloon Garden? It was for a photo shoot the next day at Loose Park in Kansas City, Missouri. I loved the whole day.”. Her wisdom rings true, “Before anybody ...
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The Entrepreneur Next Door: Jeff Addison: Ice Sculpting is his Niche
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Saturday, March 9, 2013. Jeff Addison: Ice Sculpting is his Niche. Jeff Addison reflects on his professional journey as he takes me on a tour of the Cool Carvings operation. He said hello to this world in Michigan but his father’s work took the family to many towns while growing up. Where does he think this love for ice carving came from? Maybe that love of snow and ice was inborn. In 1993 his sweetheart graduated and moved to her hometown of Blue Springs, MO. Unable to be...
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The Entrepreneur Next Door: March 2013
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Faulkner's Ranch: Down home fun for all ages. Bob watched his parents build a western wear business that operated for more than thirty-five years. What started in their living room expanded to a little storefront at 79. And Wornall in Kansas City, Missouri to a massive location known as Faulkner Western Wear. So I asked about her ‘job.’ After all, she had no intention of joining her parents in business when she left for Mizzou. Even though she grew up ...
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The Entrepreneur Next Door: April 2011
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Tuesday, April 12, 2011. So what's your favorite sandwich place? Today Entrepreneur.com released their list of the Top 10 Sandwich Franchises. These ten were selected from their Franchise 500 Ranking. I’m not sure exactly why they were selected but the common denominator is healthier meals at affordable costs. I’m not sure the outside-in cinnamon bites offered by Arby’s counts. I might. Or I might look for some of the others. Have you eaten at any of them listed? In Grandview,...
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The Entrepreneur Next Door: Julie Ellis: Proving What Women Can Do
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Monday, March 11, 2013. Julie Ellis: Proving What Women Can Do. The talk around town in 1993 was, “Oh, I don’t know about a woman buying this business. Afterall, this is mostly for men.” That’s when Julie Ellis and husband Gary bought Grandview Barber Shop. Julie has proved it was a very good move not only for her but also for her customers. She found a way to change that. Julie was surprised that she enjoyed doing men’s cuts, which she had a knack for. It was owned by Tommy C...
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The Entrepreneur Next Door: March 2011
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The Entrepreneur Next Door. Friday, March 11, 2011. St Joseph, MO: Pony Espresso. Jim has owned Fresh Aire Fare Health Food Store since 1994. Ten years later he converted Fresh Aire’s storage area into an attached coffee shop. It was the perfect size for a comfortable meeting place for the true coffee. Connoisseur or hungry passerby. That are posted for all to view can lighten anyone’s day. St, St. Joseph, MO. Tuesday, March 8, 2011. St Charles, MO: The Crooked Tree. T’s not just the French toast a...
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