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.

Thu, Jun 25	6:00 A.M.	Tiger Tail USA - Kent, WA NH Create (11.4) An inventor since she was 12 years old, Spring Faussett needed help with her sports-related muscle aches and pains, and Tiger Tail USA was born.
Sun, Jun 28	1:30 P.M.	Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Dearborn, MI NH World (11.3) Founded by Danny Agemy and Anthony Fawaz, Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy was built to be the premier place for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Michigan, and after countless championships, Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy has cultivated a community of discipline and respect that prides itself on training "bully-proof" children.
Thu, Jul 2	6:00 A.M.	Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Dearborn, MI NH Create (11.4) Founded by Danny Agemy and Anthony Fawaz, Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy was built to be the premier place for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Michigan, and after countless championships, Detroit Jiu-Jitsu Academy has cultivated a community of discipline and respect that prides itself on training "bully-proof" children.
Sun, Jul 5	1:30 P.M.	Ampersand - Fort Worth, Texas NH World (11.3) A coffee house by day and lounge by night, Ampersand is taking the Dallas/Fort Worth area by storm with a fresh and youthful approach to hospitality.
Thu, Jul 9	6:00 A.M.	Ampersand - Fort Worth, Texas NH Create (11.4) A coffee house by day and lounge by night, Ampersand is taking the Dallas/Fort Worth area by storm with a fresh and youthful approach to hospitality.
Sun, Jul 12	1:30 P.M.	Desert Creek Honey - Blue Ridge, Texas NH World (11.3) Developing a passion for bees at the age of 12 when he won a beehive in a contest, Blake's interest in apiculture only increased into adulthood, driving him to start Desert Creek Honey, a company that sells raw, unfiltered honey and all things beekeeping to support a new generation of beekeepers.
Thu, Jul 16	6:00 A.M.	Desert Creek Honey - Blue Ridge, Texas NH Create (11.4) Developing a passion for bees at the age of 12 when he won a beehive in a contest, Blake's interest in apiculture only increased into adulthood, driving him to start Desert Creek Honey, a company that sells raw, unfiltered honey and all things beekeeping to support a new generation of beekeepers.
Sun, Jul 19	1:30 P.M.	Just Elope - Dallas, Texas NH World (11.3) Wearing a Walmart dress purchased on the way to city hall wasn't the wedding Jennifer ever dreamed of, but it was all the motivation that she needed to start Just Elope, a business that specializes in micro weddings for people who want a beautiful wedding on a smaller scale.
Thu, Jul 23	6:00 A.M.	Just Elope - Dallas, Texas NH Create (11.4) Wearing a Walmart dress purchased on the way to city hall wasn't the wedding Jennifer ever dreamed of, but it was all the motivation that she needed to start Just Elope, a business that specializes in micro weddings for people who want a beautiful wedding on a smaller scale.
Sun, Jul 26	1:30 P.M.	Magdalena's Catering and Events - Fort Worth, Texas NH World (11.3) Husband and wife team, Paige and Juan met while working at a popular restaurant before creating Magdalena's Catering and Events, which has become one of Fort Worth's premier catering companies with a food truck, a permanent supper club, and a Spanish tapas restaurant.
Thu, Jul 30	6:00 A.M.	Magdalena's Catering and Events - Fort Worth, Texas NH Create (11.4) Husband and wife team, Paige and Juan met while working at a popular restaurant before creating Magdalena's Catering and Events, which has become one of Fort Worth's premier catering companies with a food truck, a permanent supper club, and a Spanish tapas restaurant.