Failure Is Not an Option: How One Man Turned His Life Around and Became a Successful Entrepreneur

Jun 12, 2019 | Case Study

I am no longer going to allow anything to stand in my way of succeeding. Johnnie Coles didn’t always know he was going to be a business owner—and a successful one, at that. But his grandmother always told him, “You’re going to grow up to be something.” For years,...

How This Paving Business Went From Garage Startup to 15+ Employees

May 28, 2019 | Case Study

Celebrating Small Businesses: 3 Franks Services May is Small Business Month, and we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the small business owners across the country who work hard to follow their dreams and better their communities. As part of our Small Business...

This Young Entrepreneur Faced Off With Larger Businesses to Help His Community Memorialize Their Loved Ones

May 22, 2019 | Case Study

Celebrating Small Businesses: Austin Stone and Monument This month, we’re celebrating small business owners like Austin Keesee, owner of Austin Stone and Monument in Wichita Falls, Texas. Though his parents own a funeral home in the area, Austin wanted to work with...

This Teacher Wanted to Stay Out of the Classroom to Show Her Students Learning Is Fun

May 20, 2019 | Case Study

Celebrating Small Businesses: Outside the Box Small business owners are a special breed, and we’re taking the time to celebrate them this month by sharing their stories—in their own words! Today, Anne Friedli, owner of Outside the Box: Creative Tutoring in Wyoming, MI...

This Army Veteran Thought He’d Have to Win the Lottery to Open His Restaurant

May 16, 2019 | Case Study

Celebrating Small Businesses: Stacked, A Montana Grill May is all about putting the spotlight on small business owners who are doing whatever it takes to meet their goals. Today, we’re sharing Stacked, A Montana Grill’s story. A one-of-a-kind restaurant in...