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Career Profiles of Reluctant Entrepreneurs

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on April 1, 2021

Reluctant Entrepreneurs

Reluctant entrepreneurs are people who started businesses out of desperation rather than choice. For each of these reluctant entrepreneurs, the journey was challenging, but the outcomes were extremely positive.

Please enjoy their success stories.

Alex Andon, Biotech Data Analyst to Jellyfish Art Entrepreneur

Ben Coleman, Propane Truck Industry Professional To Bonsai Author and Inventor

Eric B. Heinbockel, Job Seeker To Chocolate Entrepreneur

Forrest Graves, Fortune 5 Executive To Coffee Entrepreneur

Lindsay Barron, Teacher to Education Entrepreneur

Melanie Jordan, Marketing Executive To Author / Entrepreneur / Coach

Steven J. Ferrusi, Former Sales Executive To Inventor of FitDesk

Sydney Weisman, Journalist To Nonprofit PR Entrepreneur

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