In this episode of Small Town Big Business, co-hosts Deb Barnett and Russ Williams welcome Noah Fulk, the founder of E-Wagers. Noah shares his journey from growing up in Southern Illinois to forming E-Wagers, a unique B2B platform that offers skill-based wagers and tournaments. Noah discusses his motivations, the challenges of launching a startup, forming an advisory board, and the significance of having a strong support network. Tune in to discover valuable insights about starting and scaling a business from a small town base.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:53 Meet Noah Folk: Southern Illinois Native
01:55 The Journey Back to Southern Illinois
03:16 E Wagers: Concept and Business Model
04:45 Navigating Legal and Compliance Challenges
10:01 Building a Strong Advisory Board
14:11 Launching and Pitching the Business
19:19 Relocating to Paducah, Kentucky
19:49 The Benefits of Sprocket Incubator
21:12 Building an Advisory Board
22:06 The Importance of Networking
23:28 Resources and Perseverance
23:58 Passion and Gaming
25:36 Future Founders Fellowship
28:01 Advice for Small Town Entrepreneurs
29:41 Scaling and Global Expansion
30:04 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements
Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois.
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