Tod Hynes
Co-founder and CEOXL
The Mistake: The mistake was waiting too long to learn as much as we could about our potential customers' buying habits. XL is a fleet...
If I Knew Then...
Even born leaders have learning curves. In this feature, local insiders share their wisdom and talk about mistakes that shaped their business philosophy.
Josh Stover
Founding partner3D Printing Tech
The Mistake: I started my first business, Blue Media Supply, in 2004. I definitely had mentors and financial assistance and other business associates...
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Valerie Roth
Owner and Founder
Fire BrewThe Mistake: I would’ve done what I’m doing now 20 years ago. I always knew that I loved product and branding and design and food products. When I...
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Al Danto
Managing partner
The Danto GroupThe Mistake: I didn’t seek out the power of wisdom. When I was young, I thought I knew it all. It’s like listening to your parents and not realizing...
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Patrick Steel
Chief Executive Officer
POLITICOThe Mistake: The mistake was enduring certain relationships for too long when your values don’t align. One of the things I wish I knew sooner is that...
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George D. “Bo” Bragaw, III
Managing Director
Alex. BrownThe Mistake: The mistake was not pausing to consider whether a new opportunity was the right fit. I’ve been in the brokerage industry for 30 years,...
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Kris Foss
Managing Director, Disability Solutions
Ability BeyondThe Mistake: Because my early work building a model to hire talent with disabilities with PepsiCo had gone so smoothly, five years ago, I expected...
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Ben Ow
Co-founder and owner
StoAmigoThe Mistake: Not simplifying a good idea. As someone who likes to invent things, I'll always have a cool idea and say, "What about this? Let's do...
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Jay Hamilton
CEO and founder
Presage SolutionsThe Mistake: After years working for other people in the IT industry, I ventured out on my own by starting Presage Solutions in 2000. I was so...
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Scott Bowden
Regional Director of Project Accounting
Skanska MidwestThe Mistake: Early in my career, in trying to fit into the corporate world, I think I was trying to be someone that maybe I wasn't, and instead be...
