Main Street Moxie: Stories from small-town founders and entrepreneurs told by students and faculty at Franklin College

Episode two is a tour de force of the entrepreneurial spirit with Rye Von of Art Haus Balloon Company, with more "Wait, what!?" moments than I could keep track of. Join students Trey and Joshua as they help weave together the story of the founder who went to a trade convention and quit her job on the spot to try something new.

Learn more about Art Haus: https://arthausballooncompany.com/

Rye Von's feature in St'art-Up 317: https://www.startup317.com/notes/vendor-spotlight-society-of-salvage-n6kxz-34al7-9xt67-865w5

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These recordings are made possible by the Engaged Learning team at Franklin College, which includes the offices of career and professional development, global education, the Center for Tech Innovation, and the Kite Shop, our little entrepreneurship program. You can learn more about these programs at FranklinCollege.edu, at theKiteShopFC.com, and you can send ideas, feedback, and questions to thekiteshop@franklincollege.edu. 

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Jeremy is the director of professional development and is an instructor of business at Franklin College and publishes this podcast. The views expressed in this recording are those of the publisher and the students only and should not be attributed to Franklin College.

Creators & Guests

Producer
Jeremy VanAndel
Jeremy is the director of professional development and an instructor of business at Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. Jeremy thinks about, writes about, talks about, and helps support entrepreneurship in rural areas. He lives in a non-rural neighborhood in Indianapolis with his wife, kids, dog, chickens, and more hobbies than any man can understand. He grew up in Goshen, Indiana, and yes, he has Amish family members.

What is Main Street Moxie: Stories from small-town founders and entrepreneurs told by students and faculty at Franklin College?

Hear stories from the builders, dreamers, adventurers, and founders that knit communities together with businesses big and small. Whether it's a corner shop, a B2B agency, a nonprofit, or a high-powered startup on the rise, you'll hear about the ideas, the journeys, the challenges, and the victories from real people who make our small towns special.

Periodic special editions will focus on student entrepreneurs at Franklin College and surrounding schools, as well as other programs around Indiana and the world. Follow along so you don't miss a single episode.