John Ketterer
I am a 65 year old male that runs my own business called The Knife Guy. I have been in business for 20 years.
I am a 65 year old male that runs my own business called The Knife Guy. I have been in business for 20 years.
Help me become the Entrepreneur of Impact, appear in Entrepreneur Magazine, and win $25,000!
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Free RegistrationI was a Radio Shack manager for 7 years but never felt like I hade enough control over the business. I started selling knives to my coworkers and the sharpening aspect just developed.
How do you stay motivated?I strive to make everyday better than the last. Customer satisfaction is my main motivater. My motto is I'm not happy til you are.
What would you do with the $25,000?Invest in getting a storefront or a better workplace. Right now I work in an unevironmentally controlled shed where working in the middle of winter is far from ideal.
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