#10 Ryan Lockwood: Turning a Personal Challenge Into a Profitable Small Business

In this episode, the owner of BCK Ranch, Ryan Lockwood, shares how a family health crisis sparked the launch of their thriving family-owned-and-operated microgreens business. Ryan opens up about bootstrapping startup costs, building business credit with Nav, and expanding — despite big bank rejections. He shares real insights into juggling personal savings and reinvesting profits to fuel aggressive growth. Get tips on stepping out of your comfort zone, growing customer relationships, and sharpening your competitive edge to compete with bigger players.

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