Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration comes from providing a service that reduces carpet waste in landfills while saving clients thousands on replacement costs. Millions of tons of carpet are discarded each year, and by repairing and stretching carpets, we extend their life, protect the environment, and save resources. It’s rewarding to offer an affordable, effective solution that brings relief to clients and promotes sustainability. Knowing my work creates value for people and the planet inspires me every day.

How do you stay motivated?

I’m motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact—helping clients save money while reducing carpet waste in landfills. Knowing that each repair extends the life of a carpet, protects the environment, and prevents unnecessary expenses drives me every day. It’s incredibly rewarding to provide a service that solves problems, promotes sustainability, and creates real value for both people and the planet. This purpose fuels my passion and pushes me to continuously improve.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use it to help franchise our company and expand our services nationwide. This funding would support the development of franchise materials, legal documentation, and marketing efforts needed to scale our business. By franchising, we can bring our carpet repair and stretching services to more communities, reducing carpet waste in landfills and saving clients thousands on replacement costs. This prize would help us make a greater environmental and financial impact.