them grow their own business. Also, to be working alongside my beautiful wife, Maggie, the best business partner I could ask for. She’s a full-time engineer by day and helps run the restaurant by night. Our partnership is what makes our dream exciting! GUIDING PHILOSOPHY: My
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ADVICE TO OFFER: Stay humble. I’m
happy to jump in and help wash dishes, clean toilets, and do whatever it takes to make our business successful. Lead by example and people will follow.
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faith in Christ guides my life and work. I have Jonathan Pierce felt called to open a restaurant and be on mission within the communities we serve.
LISSY WOOD POSITION: Founder and head of school at
Wake Academy; educator AGE: 38 PROUD OF: Opening a school for kids that
meets the needs of gifted children. GUIDING PHILOSOPHY: Always treat
others like you want to be treated. Always try your hardest. Life is not perfect but you have to trust that it all happens for a reason. FUN FACT: I make my own syrup. And,
we have a pet snake. ADVICE TO OFFER: If you never try, you
will never know what could be. If you try, you have nothing to regret later. If you don’t try, you might always wonder what could have been. t
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