Many of Boone's business success stories started as a kitchen table company. It was an idea that was successfully nurtured from side-hustle to primary business interest. While we see the final leg of that journey, and recognize the success, it's the first few steps of a life-altering career change that can keep the best ideas from turning into reality.

David Still is the Founder of GuitarGavel.com, a Boone-based online business that was carefully researched and positioned over time, giving David the confidence to "take the leap." We'll hear about the challenges of operating a business that is post-infancy but pre-revenue, and he's give some guidelines about benchmarking that can help keep a new business venture moving forward at a reasonable pace.

Mind Your Business is produced weekly thanks to a partnership between High Country Radio and Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.

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