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Start Up

Website: http://www.startup-usa.com/

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This series offers viewers an up-close and personal look into the world of the modern American entrepreneur. As complicated as starting a business may seem, the goal is to demystify the process by sharing the real life experiences of average Americans who are taking control of their own destiny while creating jobs for others. Over 90% of all companies in America are small businesses. Those small businesses employee over 50% of all people working in this country. Today's media rarely focus on the stories of those Americans and their hard work, despite small-businesses being the backbone of the country. "Start Up" is a explores the next generation of American business owners and the dreams that drive them.

Episodes:

  • Birdy Boutique: Armada, MI

    Birdy Boutique; a Michigan-based textile manufacturing company. This is a story about family coming together to give back through small business.

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 11/6/2023 to 11/5/2025
  • Creations by Nathalie: Miami, FL

    Creations by Nathalie, a company that sells and ships DIY terrarium kits with South Florida succulents. This is a story about running a successful family business while creating generational wealth.

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 11/20/2023 to 11/19/2025
  • CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL

    CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home. This is a story about bad partnerships and starting from scratch.

    Length: 00:26:45
    Usage rights: 12/4/2023 to 12/3/2025
  • Opnr: Grand Rapids, MI

    Opnr, a national entertainment marketplace for booking talent for live performances. This is a story about giving artists a larger voice in a challenging industry.

    Length: 00:26:45
    Usage rights: 11/27/2023 to 11/26/2025
  • Posies Flower Truck: Tampa, FL

    Posies Flower Truck, a pop-up, make-your-own bouquet flower truck. This is a story about second careers, acquiring an existing business and making it your own.

    Length: 00:26:48
    Usage rights: 10/30/2023 to 10/29/2025
  • QRxLabs: Miami, FL

    QRxLabs, a cosmetics company on a mission to revolutionize skincare. This is a story about a divorced couple working together to build a successful brand.

    Length: 00:26:45
    Usage rights: 11/13/2023 to 11/12/2025
  • The Lip Bar: Detroit, MI

    The Lip Bar, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand on a mission to help change the way you think about beauty. This is a story about relentless personal belief and building a brand from scratch.

    Length: 00:26:45
    Usage rights: 12/11/2023 to 12/10/2025
  • Wolverine Pickleball: Ann Arbor, MI

    Wolverine Pickleball, a business on a mission to elevate the sport of Pickleball in SE Michigan. This is a story about ambition and the power of community.

    Length: 00:26:48
    Usage rights: 12/18/2023 to 12/17/2025

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