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July 1, 2025 10 mins

From bowhunting to business-building — Mary Hagen shares her surprising startup story. In this insight-packed episode of What Keeps You Awake.TV, Mary returns to reveal how she launched her first company — Hagen Hunting — at just 19 years old. What started as a personal frustration in the hunting gear space turned into a brand with a custom camo line, trade show presence, and eventually, an acquisition. You’ll hear: How she spotted a gap in the outdoor industry The power of starting small (while working a full-time job) Why not every exit needs to be big to be meaningful The lessons she now brings to leading 100+ employees at Colossal This is for aspiring founders, side hustlers, and anyone wondering if they’re “ready” to start a business. 👉 Visit maryhagen.com to learn more 🎯 Like this episode? Subscribe to the channel & share with an entrepreneur who needs to hear it 💬 Drop a comment: What’s your big idea you’ve been sitting on?

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