CEO Alumni Panel – Grit, Growth, and God-Given Drive

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This episode is something special—a panel featuring three incredible CEO alumni who’ve taken their senior-year startup ideas and turned them into thriving businesses.You’ll hear from:Ben Flath, founder of Excursions Automotive in Indiana,Ashley Leman, founder of Revive Coffee & Roasting Company in Illinois,And Alex Eckhardt, owner of Q-Town Kicks sneaker store in Quincy, IL.Each of them shares what it was like starting a business in high school, what they’ve learned through real-world experience, and how faith, discipline, and community have shaped their journey. You don’t want to miss this powerhouse panel of young leaders.

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