Who Builds our Community?

Local business owners are the heart of our neighborhoods. We chat with everyday entrepreneurs—from the hardware store to the family-owned shoe shop—to uncover their real stories. Their journeys reveal the passion, challenges, and wisdom that keep our community strong. Dive in to discover how these unsung heroes make our towns vibrant and full of life.

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Passing on Knowledge

9 out of 10 businesses fail, many local operations have defied the odds and thrived for years. In our articles, we share the real-life lessons these entrepreneurs have learned through hard work and persistence. Their stories reveal how challenges were turned into opportunities, and passion was transformed into success. Ready to gain insights that could help you start or buy a business? Join our mailing list!

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Exit Strategy

Many business leaders are willing to sell but...

70% of businesses close instead of selling or being taken over by the next generation.  This is the worst case scenario for many leaders who have spent decades building expertise, but they don't know how to pass their knowledge and business on to the next owner.

What other Leaders have to say

"Every setback in my journey with Links Liquor has been a valuable lesson in what not to do. I've learned to adapt and innovate; these experiences helped me grow both as an entrepreneur an as a community member."

OK Liquor Jane Smith

"The pandemic was especially exciting for us, everyone needed something to start operating remotely. However, this success created major issues for supply chains and availability in the tech space that were just getting back to normal with 4 years later."

Granite Technology Jason Weathers

"Being in the tech space has been a ride the past decade. But were always the guinie pigs for new ideas and strategies. Don't trust anyone just because they are popular on LinkedIn they have to put in effort to have that engagement and if they are putting in effort they have an agenda."

None John Apple

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FAQ

Is Owner's Card a Business Broker?

  • No we are Not.
  • We have employees & readers who are actively looking to purchase businesses
  • Your choice - let us know if you want us to share your interest in selling or not.

Do you buy businesses?

  • Yes we have several employees actively looking to purchase businesses
  • We also add a button to articles that allow readers to say they would like to purchase your business.
  • If you want we can inform those who opt in that you are willing to sell

What Can I Expect From the Newsletter?

  • Short, weekly insights from local business owners
  • Tips and stories from real people who started or purchased a business
  • Extra resources and advice on getting started or scaling

Who Do You Interview and Why?

  • Local entrepreneurs with proven success across different industries
  • Focus on genuine stories: from passion-driven starts to finances and beyond
  • Sneak peek at the highs, lows, and lessons learned

Who Does the Interview?

Tim Cook & Mike Parker -   Tim has over 15 years in the business world focusing on the go to market process sitting in roles from Sales Manager to Business Development for Retail Operations.  Mike Has built his own staffing and recruiting company and works closely with HR & Engineering teams through his day to day operations.

What If I Want to Share My Story?

  • A quick look at what the interview involves (history, hurdles, community impact)
  • How it can help others learn or feel inspired
  • Low-pressure way to build your brand and connect with the community