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Archive for the “Our Heroes” Category
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Employee Turned Entrepreneur – Renee and Dave Chronister
Posted Under: Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Our Heroes on 25 Oct, 2010
Today we are talking to Renee and Dave Chronister who are our next guest under the “Our Heroes” series. Renee & Dave Chronister are the Owners and Founders of Parameter Security, an ethical hacking firm. By the age of 8 Dave wrote his own computer program while Renee found herself writing and hosting numerous products for Microsoft’s developer network television. After Dave decided to leave his previous job he went to work for Parameter Security. Through some unforeseen circumstances Renee and Dave became the only employees within the company. Today, the company is 4 years old and has already bagged a couple of prestigious accolades. Let’s talk to them and find out more…...
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Employee Turned Entrepreneur – Alicia Olesinski
Posted Under: Entrepreneurship, Our Heroes on 22 Oct, 2010
Today under the “Our Heroes” series I’m chatting with Alicia Olesinski, President of New Angle Marketing, LLC. Alicia’s entrepreneurship passion surfaced in high-school while working at her father’s pharmaceutical business. She decided to take the leap after feeling unappreciated at her last employer and having to endure a 90 minute daily commute. Let’s talk to Alicia and find out more…...
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Employee Turned Entrepreneur – Tom Burtzlaff
Posted Under: Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Our Heroes on 13 Oct, 2010
Tom Burtzlaff is today’s guest under the “Our Heroes” series. Tom, a 30 year veteran executive who worked for multiple cosmetic companies in various capacities from manufacturing to general management finally took the plunge in the entrepreneurial waters in late 2009 when his last employer shut down his facility. Now, a proud entrepreneur, he is the President of CMIT Solutions of Columbia – a nationwide provider of IT services and solutions for small business. Tom shares his journey from being an employee for three decades to an entrepreneur now. Let’s talk to Tom… ...
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Employee Turned Entrepreneur – Colby Cauchon
Posted Under: Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Our Heroes on 7 Oct, 2010
Today we are talking to Colby Cauchon who is our next guest under the “Our Heroes” series. Working as an associate in the Interior Department at a large Philadelphia architectural firm she was able to establish an impressive portfolio ranging from restaurants to hotels. Colby struggled with the decision of transferring from an employee to an entrepreneur while being a single mom with a mortgage. She finally took the leap of faith and Stripe Design Studio was born. Let’s hear how her business came to be…...
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Employee Turned Entrepreneur – Seth Greene
Posted Under: Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Our Heroes on 5 Oct, 2010
Today we are talking to Seth Greene, next guest under the “Our Heroes” series. Working as a financial planner for 6 years with AG Edwards, Seth broke out of the 9 to 5 jail and created the market domination program. He left the company when the compliance department became more restrictive in the types of marketing practices allowed. Now his business has taken off, and he prides himself on being a nationally recognized expert for financial advisor. Let’s talk to Seth… ...
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