Start Up

This series offers viewers an up-close and personal look into the world of the modern American entrepreneur. As complicated as starting a business may seem, the goal is to demystify the process by sharing the real life experiences of average Americans who are taking control of their own destiny while creating jobs for others. Over 90% of all companies in America are small businesses. Those small businesses employee over 50% of all people working in this country. Today's media rarely focus on the stories of those Americans and their hard work, despite small-businesses being the backbone of the country. "Start Up" is a explores the next generation of American business owners and the dreams that drive them.

Wed, Jul 17 6:00 A.M. East End Market: Orlando, FL     NH Create (11.4)

East End Market, a food hall and neighborhood market.

Sun, Jul 21 1:30 P.M. Apogee Air: Waterford, MI     NH World (11.3)

Apogee Air, a company that provides flight training, aircraft management and pilot services.

Wed, Jul 24 6:00 A.M. Sweets & Meats: Cincinnati, OH     NH Create (11.4)

Sweets & Meats, a BBQ food truck and catering business that serves award-winning smoked meats, homemade sides and deserts.

Sun, Jul 28 1:30 P.M. Brian Lefeve: St. Clair Shores, MI     NH World (11.3)

Brian LeFeve, a life coach focused on Human Optimization and helping individuals live their best life.

Wed, Jul 31 6:00 A.M. Posies Flower Truck: Tampa, FL     NH Create (11.4)

Posies Flower Truck, a pop-up, make-your-own bouquet flower truck.

Sun, Aug 4 1:30 P.M. East End Market: Orlando, FL     NH World (11.3)

East End Market, a food hall and neighborhood market.

Wed, Aug 7 6:00 A.M. Birdy Boutique: Armada, MI     NH Create (11.4)

Birdy Boutique; a Michigan-based textile manufacturing company.

Sun, Aug 11 1:30 P.M. Sweets & Meats: Cincinnati, OH     NH World (11.3)

Sweets & Meats, a BBQ food truck and catering business that serves award-winning smoked meats, homemade sides and deserts.

Wed, Aug 14 6:00 A.M. QRxLabs: Miami, FL     NH Create (11.4)

QRxLabs, a cosmetics company on a mission to revolutionize skincare.

Sun, Aug 18 1:30 P.M. Posies Flower Truck: Tampa, FL     NH World (11.3)

Posies Flower Truck, a pop-up, make-your-own bouquet flower truck.

Wed, Aug 21 6:00 A.M. Creations by Nathalie: Miami, FL     NH Create (11.4)

Creations by Nathalie, a company that sells and ships DIY terrarium kits with South Florida succulents.

Sun, Aug 25 1:30 P.M. Birdy Boutique: Armada, MI     NH World (11.3)

Birdy Boutique; a Michigan-based textile manufacturing company.

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