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Through inspirational videos, podcasts, and features, learn how Detroit entrepreneurs have built and grown their of businesses. From start-up to stay-up.
Through inspirational videos, podcasts, and features, learn how Detroit entrepreneurs have built and grown their of businesses. From start-up to stay-up.
“We like to have this infatuation with business and living our dreams, and don’t realize that (there’s) bad parts of your dream too,” says Brown. “So to have a nightmare, it’s still a dream and it has value. The bad has value…so stick to the script ’til it flips, and do numbers.”
It wasn’t long ago that the historic Wurlitzer building in downtown Detroit, once home to the famed music store of the same name, stood derelict and crumbling, and on the verge of becoming yet another one of Detroit’s architectural casualties destined for the wrecking ball.
Every entrepreneur starts somewhere. For some, going into business starts with a dream. For others, with a need. For all, it is a journey. To succeed, you need determination, guts and vision. You also need support, inspiration and the practical tools to help you grow.
You’re not alone. You’re in good company.