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.

Sun, Dec 14	1:30 P.M.	Sarovyn - Detroit, MI NH World (11.3) Blending fun, fitness, and community, Sarovyn founder Keith Walker has founded a new type of business that delivers exclusive elevated experiences with a cultural celebration.
Sun, Dec 21	1:30 P.M.	Tiger Tail USA - Kent, WA NH World (11.3) 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, Dec 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.
Sun, Jan 4	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, Jan 8	6:00 A.M.	Pure Pro Wrestling - Goodrich, MI NH Create (11.4) Mentoring youth, raising money for charity and teaching athletes how to execute the perfect body slam are only some of the things that Joe Byrd, founder of Pure Pro Wrestling, stands for.
Sun, Jan 11	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, Jan 15	6:00 A.M.	People's Choice Beef Jerky - Los Angeles, CA NH Create (11.4) Known for its premium handcrafted beef jerky, People's Choice Beef Jerky is a multi-generational business that continues to reinvent itself with each new generation without sacrificing its commitment to the traditional methods and values that the company has held since its inception.
Sun, Jan 18	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, Jan 22	6:00 A.M.	We Rock The Spectrum - Novi, MI NH Create (11.4) Metro Detroit's first sensory gym, We Rock the Spectrum, is a franchise business that serves children of all abilities and ages.