Small business owner doesn’t let stroke stop him
“I had a brain stem stroke in 1988 when I was 26, so I’ve had my physical challenges. My mind is great. It’s just the physical ability. “I’m not paralyzed, but I can’t walk because of...
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Dad says college may not be for everyone
“My boy is 19 years old and he’s fixing to go back to college. He went the first semester last year and my wife has been trying to convince him to go back. Me, not so...
Retirement top of mind for feed store owner
“This place was built in 1928. It served as an interurban depot, moving people back and forth through the area. “We bought the building and land from the Missouri Pacific Railroad and opened our feed store...
He dreams of becoming a fishing, hunting guide
“My plan is to become a fishing and hunting guide. You’ve got to love what you do, and I’ve always loved to hunt and fish. I just enjoy being outside. I can’t be inside. I worked...
Oh, the treasures you can find in storage units
“The majority of items we sell come from buying old storage units at auctions. The secret is to make sure you only bid based on what you can see. Don’t take a lot of chances or...
Young business owner living the American dream
“I was born and raised in Kuwait, then lived in Amman, Jordan, before moving to the States when I was 22. “When I came here, I had very basic knowledge of English. Now I’m married, I’m...
He uses his hands to help pay the bills
“I helped my grandpa do his roof one time when I was young, and I really enjoyed it. Now I work for myself, doing home repairs. “I do pretty much everything … plumbing, electrical, you name...
Nearly 80, working hard, and available 24/7
“No sir, I’m not retired. I’ll be 79 on July the 24th, and I probably work 60 hours a week. “From the time I was real small, I thought I was a partner in the business...
‘I realized fitness was more my calling’
“Did I see myself being co-owner of a gym? No. I got a degree in management information systems, so I thought I’d be working with computers or something in the business field. During my senior year...
