Ron Fritz never wanted to be in business for himself. After all, there’s too much uncertainty and too much risk. The smoother road ahead would be to continue to drive truck. Then why, one asks, does he own six diesel Walker Mowers, employ 11 people, and operate out of a spacious facility? His answer is pretty straightforward: "Sometimes it’s better to make your own way."
Ceiling Is Just a Word
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In February 2014, brothers Seth and Schuyler Binion were featured in their local newspaper. Pictured with only a wheelbarrow, shovel and rake, they had just launched their new company, Okaw Prairie Landscaping and Lawn Care located in Tuscola, Illinois.
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