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, Sep 28	1:30 P.M.	The Blok Climbing Co. - Fort Worth, Texas NH World (11.3) Developing a passion for climbing during the pandemic, Skyler decided to turn his hobby into a family business with The Blok Climbing Co.
Sun, Oct 5	1:30 P.M.	Pure Pro Wrestling - Goodrich, MI NH World (11.3) 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, Oct 12	1:30 P.M.	People's Choice Beef Jerky - Los Angeles, CA NH World (11.3) 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, Oct 19	1:30 P.M.	We Rock The Spectrum - Novi, MI NH World (11.3) Metro Detroit's first sensory gym, We Rock the Spectrum, is a franchise business that serves children of all abilities and ages.
Sun, Oct 26	1:30 P.M.	Silk Road Manufacturing - Renton, WA NH World (11.3) Manufacturing backpacks and equipment for law enforcement, firefighters, and the U.
Sun, Nov 2	1:30 P.M.	Tripslip - Detroit, MI NH World (11.3) Fed up with school field trip permission slips, Achsha Jones took matters into her own hands and founded TripSlip, a digital platform that streamlines the permission process, making things easier for parents, schools, and venues.
Sun, Nov 9	1:30 P.M.	Kadama - Bellevue, WA NH World (11.3) Kadama is an app that connects students with tutors for homework help, essay prep, and tutoring across all subjects and grade levels.