In this episode, Romney Williams, CEO of DRYOUT, discusses his journey from his first startup to leading DRYOUT, a company focused on emergency water removal and structural drying. He shares the challenges he faced early on in building DRYOUT, including managing partnerships and scaling the business. Encouraged by his wife to take the leap and focus full-time on DRYOUT, Romney reflects on key lessons learned from failure and how they shaped his leadership approach. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear "why" in driving DRYOUT's purpose and growth, and how this focus helped the company thrive in a competitive market.

Sandi Hendry, CEO of Minky Couture, shares her journey from a 30-year teaching career to becoming a business owner in her 50s. Sandi discusses how her daughter's illness inspired her to create cozy, stylish blankets, leading to the founding of Minky Couture. She highlights the challenges of starting a business from scratch, from selling blankets out of her car to growing a nationwide company. Sandi also touches on the importance of maintaining quality, customer connections, and giving back to the community.

In this podcast episode, Jess Toolson, CEO and co-founder of Mixhers, discusses the founding and growth of her company, which specializes in female-specific health supplements. Starting in a modest 900 sq ft office, Mixhers has rapidly expanded, now employing a growing team. Their flagship product, Her Time, was inspired by Jess’s personal struggles with hormone imbalance and menstrual symptoms. The company has effectively utilized social media to foster a strong community and has partnered with retailers like CVS, although distribution varies by state. As part of their rebranding efforts, Mixhers aims to enhance clarity and consistency, while also donating excess inventory to support local communities. Looking ahead, Jess envisions making Mixhers a nationwide household name in female hormone health.