Jusak Yang Bernhard, 54SavannahWorked as: An actor and producer
Started in 2007: TailsSpin, a premium pet supply store that specializes in hypoallergenic pet food.
After months of research, Bernhard discovered that there were only a handful of pet supply stores in his area catering to dogs and cats with allergies. TailsSpin currently has 18 employees.
Startup costs: $200,000
Revenue in 2011: $1.3 million
Salary in 2011: $50,000
His advice for you: "Find an area in your target industry that isn't oversaturated. Offer your customers something that they can't get elsewhere."
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