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Jason Grill

April 30, 2015

Resources Jason Grill Jason runs JGrill Media consulting on media relations, public affairs and government relations. He is host of the Grill Nation Show on KMBZ Radio and writes for outlets like the Huffington Post. He is also co-founder of the ever-stylish Sock 101. To top it off, Jason is an attorney in Missouri and Kansas and former member of the Missouri House of Representatives with previous experience in both the White House and CNN. Jason’s hobbies include making short bios impossible. Your Hands Are in so Many Things. How Do You Balance Your Personal Media With Consulting Arrangements? JGrill Media started with the intent to focus…

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Sam Unruh

April 30, 2015

Resources Sam Unruh Sam started Unruh Furniture to fuel his passion for hand-crafted custom furniture. Each piece is totally unique and completely your own. They’re made by hand and made to last. What Prompted You to Strike out on Your Own to Start Unruh Furniture? Dissatisfaction. I was working a job I didn’t care a great deal about. My wife and I were in our second year of marriage with our first child on the way, so I thought it was crazy to go out on my own, but my wife believed in me and encouraged me to do it. Looking back it…

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Regan Carrizales

April 30, 2015

Resources Regan Carrizales Regan is Co-Founder & CEO of Collective which is currently prototyping stylish accessories for you and your activity tracker. Most recently she highlighted and supported entrepreneurs, creatives, and investors as the CEO of Silicon Prairie News. Investors Like to Ask About a Startup’s Unfair Advantage. Have We Found One Here in the Midwest? or Is It Still in the Works? Every entrepreneurial hub has it’s advantages and disadvantages, so I wouldn’t say that we have an unfair leg up. What I do love about this community is that everyday feels like you are on the ground floor of something pretty amazing.…

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