We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
PreShus Lee
“The Comeback Kid” is probably the best title for the most recent chapter in my life. For the past 7 years, I’ve faced major health setbacks that could have very well taken me out of this world. Two heart attacks and heart failure—all before the age of 35—is staggering. Even though I lived it… am living it, saying it out loud feels surreal. Read more>>
Heather Edmunds
Absolutely. I don’t know of a single business owner that hasn’t wanted to give up at least a dozen times. Building a business while carving my own path has tested every ounce of grit I have. There were seasons when I felt unseen, overworked, and unsure if the sacrifices were worth it. Read more>>
Keya Isler
There have definitely been plenty of times I felt like giving up. Running a business is not easy — from late nights designing, to dropping products that didn’t sell the way I hoped, the challenges can be overwhelming. But every time I reached that breaking point, I leaned on my faith. God never let me give up, and I reminded myself why I started. Read more>>
Bill Tallitsch
Yes — there were times it felt easier to quit. What kept me going was the small wins: a prototype that finally sounded right, a customer message that said our pedal changed the way they write. Those moments made me push forward. Read more>>
