The Early Days: why did you start a business

Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, we think you’ll enjoy reading about how these seasoned entrepreneurs thought about the question when they were in your shoes.

I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and wanted to start companies, businesses, rock bands, etc. haha. I started an online music sharing company when I was in college as well as have been a part of multiple bands. Wundervue started as both a passion of mine as well as also seeing a gap in the market in terms of providing valuable, local things-to-do and best-of content for local audiences. I love all things local – things to do, restaurants, events, stores, and I wanted to create a place where people who live in Denver and Colorado as a whole can go to get updated information on the best things about Denver and Colorado. Read more>>

I used to photograph and video my friends who rodeoed for fun and for them to review their runs. As time went on I had more and more people asking me and said they would pay me. I had met a lot of photographers along the way and decided that I could start my business and specialize in telling the story behind the rodeo not just capturing the action in the arena. Read more>>

The inspiration behind starting my business came from my two incredible dogs, Whiskey and Roxy, who have taught me so much about the power of proper training, understanding, and compassion. Whiskey, my late German Shepherd, was the perfect example of how a dog’s behavior is shaped by love and training. He was kind, social, and absolutely loved being around other dogs, shattering the stereotype that all German Shepherds are aggressive. I trained Whiskey myself, and people were amazed at his calm, well-mannered behavior. Soon, friends began asking me to work with their dogs, and before I knew it, word spread, and my passion for training turned into something much bigger. Read more>>
