9 entrepreneurs who followed their dreams

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ENTREPRENEURS WHO FOLLOWED THEIR DREAMS 9

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Page 1: 9 Entrepreneurs Who Followed Their Dreams

Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Eric (left) and Bryan SundaOrange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Jim SkuttSkutt Ceramic Products Inc.Jim Skutt departed a job in the computer industry to run the kiln manufacturing business started by his grandfather and uncle more than 50 years ago.

Entrepreneur #2

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Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Danny O’NeillThe Roasterie Inc.The Roasterie’s Bean Baron Danny O’Neill estimates that he drinks 20 to 25 espresso shots a day but plans to cut back by drinking French presses.

Entrepreneur #3

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Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Jorge MoranMegatrade International Inc.“You work hard, you’re honest, you take risks, and you see the rewards,” Jorge Moran says about his adopted homeland.

Entrepreneur #4

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Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Dave HirschkopDave’s Gourmet, Inc.After 20 years in business, Dave Hirschkop says that he’s thinking “more like a businessperson” with a long-term strategy focused on knowing his markets and building sustainability.

Entrepreneur #5

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Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Diane StokesOncology Rehab PartnersDiane Stokes, surrounded by employees, co-founded Oncology Rehab Partners with Dr. Julie Silver (not pictured) after Silver said that she experienced inadequate cancer rehabilitation treatment.

Entrepreneur #6

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Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Heath ClarkeLocal Corporation“If you see a need, I hope, it’s not just your need. It’s the need of other people,” says Local Corporation Chairman and CEO Heath Clarke.

Entrepreneur #7

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Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Bill Van Wie (left) and James Van Wie Sr.District Creative Printing Bill Van Wie (left) and James Van Wie Sr. say that environmental regulations and unexpected taxes have kept them from expanding their 45-employee print shop located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Entrepreneur #8

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Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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Tony Coutsoftides and Lacy StarlingLegion Logistics LLCLegion Logistics co-founders Tony Coutsoftides and Lacy Starling share a passion for hiring and helping military veterans. More than 30% of their 32 employees—including Coutsoftides—are veterans.

Entrepreneur #9

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Orange County SpeakerEric (left) and Bryan Sunda of Orange County Speaker have parlayed their mom and dad’s successful speaker repair business into a second business selling microphones, audio cables, connectors, and jacks and plugs.

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