Small Business Profiles
When Life Gives You Lemons: Lucy’s Online Success
City of Industry, CA During a family trip to the United States, husband and wife Miguel and Kathleen Diaz noticed that high-quality lemon and lime juices, staple ingredients for many different cuisines, were hard to find. Sensing a business opportunity, they moved from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Southern California and started Lucy’s in 2003. In 2018,…
Making the World Brighter One Solar Panel at a Time
Miami, FL Laura Quintero and her brother Lucas Quintero founded OwlGen Solar in 2020 to fight for a cleaner Earth by providing high-quality solar panels and services to communities. Based in Miami, OwlGen helps homeowners easily transition to using solar energy while also reducing their energy bills and carbon footprints. OwlGen values building strong connections…
From Baking to Coaching Entrepreneurs: Shennice Cleckley’s Digital Journey
Lexington, SC Shennice Cleckley started her entrepreneurial journey in 2003 when she opened a bakery in Lexington, SC. She learned so much from starting her own business that she decided to help others do the same. In 2018, she founded Smart Cookie Coaching, a results-driven coaching service that equips small business owners with the tools…
Digital Tools Transform a Hobby into a Thriving Handcrafted Home Decor Business
Henderson, NV Britta Carlson-Sessums of Henderson, NV, elevates homes by giving new life to old furniture. She has been sewing for over 35 years and used it as an outlet to offset her high-stress finance job. In 2013, she turned her hobby into a full-time career and created Britta Leigh Designs, a family-owned and operated…
Experience Summer in New England with Seawicks Candle Company
Edgecomb, ME Inspired by his cottage in Edgecomb, ME, Michael Gaffney created Seawicks Candle Company to encapsulate everything he loves about New England summers. With fragrances from strawberry picking to salty seas, Seawicks’ hand-poured soy wax candles can transport anyone to summer on Maine’s coast. Michael began by selling his candles in a small storefront…
Making Water Cleaner with Epic Water Filters
Boulder, CO Epic Water Filters was founded in 2015 with the mission to provide high-quality water filters that enable people around the world to trust their tap water and adopt more sustainable lifestyles. The founders, Joel Stevens and Ash Heather, are dedicated to developing innovative water filtration products and collaborating with non-profit organizations to address…
Digital Marketing Specialist Helps Small Businesses Thrive
Phoenix, AZ After spending years working for a national media company as a marketing expert, William Campos left his job to start a company that helps small businesses succeed using online advertising. In 2019, he started Sophisticated Marketing Solutions in Phoenix, AZ. William needed clients, so he used Google Ads to target businesses that required…
Sweet Water Decor’s Digital Growth from Hobby to One Million Candle Sales
Pittsburgh, PA Melissa Horvath grew up with a passion for designing. She longed for a creative outlet outside her corporate job, so in 2014 she started Sweet Water Decor, an online motivational gift and home decor business based in Pittsburgh, PA. Melissa used her design skills and marketing to take Sweet Water Decor from operating…
Digital Tools Help Marketing Agency Find Success
Missoula, MT When Gabe Silverman of Missoula, MT, was 16, he started designing websites and founded his own company, Gecko Designs. He continued running his company in college, making websites, printed materials, and ad campaigns in his dorm. Today, Gecko Designs is a full-service marketing, creative, and web development agency serving companies from Montana to…
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