{"id":3641,"date":"2024-09-30T11:47:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T16:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/?p=3641"},"modified":"2026-03-02T10:22:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:22:39","slug":"startup-crawl-2024-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/startup-crawl-2024-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Startup Crawl 2024: \u00a1Todo lo que necesitas saber!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#F1CD3D|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#F1CD3D&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The much anticipated sixth installment of the NWA Startup Crawl is just days away \u2013 October 4, 2024 \u2013 returning to downtown Fayetteville with the best and brightest in the local entrepreneurial scene, featuring a diverse range of local startups and small businesses exhibiting their products and services, along with live music, delicious food, and local breweries.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2017 and organized annually by Startup Junkie, the NWA Startup Crawl has connected more than 8,000 members of the Northwest Arkansas community to the region\u2019s most exciting startups, founders and creatives over a shared interest in local craft beer and live music.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/startup-crawl-2024-tickets-980375689077?aff=oddtdtcreator\">GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cIt\u2019s the biggest startup party in the Heartland,\u201d said Caleb Talley, Executive Director of Startup Junkie. \u201cWe want everyone to come out and join us for an exciting evening where you can meet the founders of some fascinating startups, connect with innovative thinkers, and help us celebrate the folks who make our entrepreneurial ecosystem so great. And of course, enjoy some local craft beers, good food and live music.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sjcrawl2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;sjcrawl2&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Startup Crawl will kick off on the Fayetteville square at 5 p.m. for general admission guests; VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to begin their crawl a little earlier. Guests will check in at one of three stations located on East Avenue and Mountain Street, at which paid ticket holders can check in to receive a Startup Crawl-branded, reusable Silipint cup and wristband and general admission (unpaid) ticket holders can check in for their crawl map. Walk-ups can purchase a ticket on location. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With that cup, attendees will be able to enjoy beers, ciders or seltzers from any of the 12 local craft breweries represented, most of which having been paired with the 10 stops along the crawl, as well as from the beer garden located on East Avenue.\u00a0Crawlers will also be given a passport, and those who have their passports marked by at least five of the 10 stops along the Crawl will receive a t-shirt provided by Natural Threads \u2013 while supplies last. Those who make it to all 10 stops will be entered for a chance to win Apple AirPods Max. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-17-at-3.41.19\u202fPM.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Startup Crawl Cup Photo&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#F1CD3D|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#F1CD3D&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>THIS YEAR\u2019S STOPS + BREWERY INCLUDE:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>STARTUP JUNKIE<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0(ONE EAST CENTER, #270) +\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerackbrewing.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>BIKE RACK BREWING<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenwork.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>ZENWORK<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0(ONE EAST CENTER, #250) +\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackapplehardcider.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>BLACK APPLE HARD CIDER<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharphue.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>SHARPHUE<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0(ONE EAST CENTER, #210) + <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/columbushousebrewery.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>COLUMBUS HOUSE BREWERY<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbozarks.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>CENTURY BANK OF THE OZARKS<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> (ONE EAST CENTER, #215) + <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fossilcovebrewing.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>FOSSIL COVE<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acretrader.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>ACRETRADER<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0(26 W. CENTER ST.) +\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bentonvillebrewing.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>BENTONVILLE BREWING CO.<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/gofm.bank\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>THE BANK OF FAYETTEVILLE<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> + <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newprovincebrewing.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>NEW PROVINCE BREWING CO.<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurship.uark.edu\/places\/the-hub.php\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>BREWER FAMILY ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUB<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0(123 W MOUNTAIN ST.) + <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flywaybrewing.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>FLYWAY BREWING COMPANY<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/urbancellarwinery\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>URBAN CELLAR WINERY<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> (21 W. MOUNTAIN ST.) + <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/madroosterbeer.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>MAD ROOSTER BEER CO.<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigboxkaraoke.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>BIG BOX KARAOKE<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>\u00a0(115 N BLOCK AVE.) +\u00a0+\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drinksocialbeer.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>SOCIAL PROJECT BREWING<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>\u2022\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theracketnwa.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>THE RACKET<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> (BLOCK ST.) + <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ozarkbeercompany.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>OZARK BEER CO.<\/b><b><\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>BEER GARDEN (EAST AVENUE) +\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/coreofarkansas.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>SCARLET LETTER<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> &amp; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theivorybill.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>IVORY BILL BREWING CO.<\/b><\/span><\/a><b> <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Passport-Startup-Crawl.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Passport &#8211; Startup Crawl&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#F1CD3D|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#F1CD3D&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s exhibition halls include One East Center, the Brewer Family Entrepreneurship Hub, and the Fayetteville Town Center. Each exhibition space will feature a number of startups from across Northwest Arkansas. The Fayetteville Town Center will be host to the first-ever Startup Crawl Korean Pavilion, featuring 15 startups visiting Northwest Arkansas from South Korea. The Town Center will also feature GORP outdoor recreation startups as well as a number of resource organizations that play a critical role in the success of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sjcrawl1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;sjcrawl1&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|700|||on|||#F1CD3D|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#F1CD3D&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In front of the Fayetteville Town Center, on West Mountain, live music will be performed from the Startup Crawl\u2019s Engine | Dozier Capital Main Stage. Inside One East Center, attendees can take in live music at <a href=\"https:\/\/musiceducationinitiative.org\/the-juke-joint\/\"><span class=\"s1\">B.C.\u2019s Blues Shack<\/span><\/a>, courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/musiceducationinitiative.org\/\"><span class=\"s1\">The Music Education Initiative<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>NEW in 2024! <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This year, the startup party will continue after the crawl has commenced with an after party concert at <a href=\"https:\/\/georgesmajesticlounge.com\/\"><span class=\"s1\">George\u2019s Majestic Lounge<\/span><\/a>! VIP ticket holders will automatically gain access to the Startup Crawl After Party; but general admission attendees interested in joining in on the festivities can purchase a ticket from George\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/stubs.net\/tickets\/6480\/start-up-crawl-party\"><span class=\"s1\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>ENGINE | Dozier Capital MAIN STAGE \u2013 MOUNTAIN STREET <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">4:00 p.m. \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/djraquel.com\/home\"><span class=\"s1\">DJ Racquel<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">5:30 p.m. \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.modelingmusic.co\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Modeling <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">7:00 p.m. \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sawyerhillmusic.com\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Sawyer Hill<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>B.C.\u2019S BLUES SHACK \u2013 ONE EAST CENTER <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">5:00 p.m. \u2013\u00a0The Chyrell Stanley Trio<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">6:00 p.m. \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovemorerecords.com\/little-yei\"><span class=\"s1\">Little Yei<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">7:00 p.m. \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovemorerecords.com\/pura-coco\"><span class=\"s1\">Pura Coco<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">8:00 p.m. \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovemorerecords.com\/baang\"><span class=\"s1\">BAANG <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>AFTER PARTY \u2013\u00a0GEORGE\u2019S MAJESTIC LOUNGE<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">9:00 p.m. \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tylerkinchmusic.com\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFQCq5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcc7NhOmGHtCFJGFumC6dx6KOjbBKQCvujpqMaVVfhUX2BUdpVvqvtkiRg_aem_M5SB7BnJmpWqaIEH4VMjqw\"><span class=\"s1\">Tyler Kinch<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">10:00 p.m. \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thephasemusic.com\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFixA9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcX-0_HD_V739oWTZzlPDizX5zXYZf-vFbouNAS5EyIswrIwo0Pc-wnmdg_aem__WUr48NexkEF1AtoZ9brWg\"><span class=\"s1\">The Phase<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/4PAXznbZehqjuOs8jZa240?utm_source=generator&#038;theme=0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sjcrawl3.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;sjcrawl3&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; link_font=&#8221;||||on|||#F1CD3D|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#F1CD3D&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Other things to look for\u2026<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">\u00a0A live recording of the Startup Junkies podcast will be happening at the One East Center. Stop by for a chance to be on the show!<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Get your 2024 Startup Crawl merch, featuring a limited-edition poster with artwork by local illustrator Kyle Blair at the merchandise tent on Mountain Ave.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">The Korea Pavilion at the Fayetteville Town Center featuring 15 visiting startups from Seoul, South Korea as part of a Global Market Expansion accelerator program.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"gmail_signature_prefix\"><\/span>Check out the Margarita Patio Lounge at Tula for a Startup Crawl signature margarita and Cheers at the OPO for a Startup Crawl signature cocktail!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>This year\u2019s sponsors:<\/b> Engine, Dozier Capital, Startup Junkie, Fuel Accelerator, Kiva NWA, Arkansas Capital Corp., Ritter Communications, Wright Lindsey &amp; Jennings, Teslar, Century Bank of the Ozarks, Signature Bank, First National Bank NWA, Cortado Ventures, Midcon VC, Dickson &amp; Main, Zenwork, Calvin Smith-Professional EOS Implementor<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/startup-crawl-2024-tickets-980375689077?aff=oddtdtcreator\">GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The much anticipated sixth installment of the NWA Startup Crawl is just days away \u2013 October 4, 2024 \u2013 returning to downtown Fayetteville with the best and brightest in the local entrepreneurial scene, featuring a diverse range of local startups and small businesses exhibiting their products and services, along with live music, delicious food, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3646,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world of entrepreneurship is filled with stories of passion, perseverance, and a willingness to step out of one's comfort zone. One such inspiring story comes from Lindsay Neely, founder of Pink Fern, a charming plant shop off College Avenue in Fayetteville, in a row of other woman-owned businesses. In this month\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Stories<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Lindsay shared her entrepreneurial journey from humble roots to a blossoming business\u2014plant puns intended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3297\" src=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pink-Fern-9-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lindsay's love for plants and vintage decor began at a young age, fostered by childhood memories of frequenting garage sales and estate sales with her parents. \"I grew up going to second-hand sales with my mom and dad. We loved frequenting garage sales. We\u2019d shop on the side of the road, at estate sales, thrifting\u2026 I love a good deal. And then I started incorporating my love for plants with some of those finds.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her passion for plants expanded during her college years when she transitioned from traditional gardening to nurturing houseplants. \"I grew up gardening with my parents, but then in college, in between dorms and apartments, there's not really a good place to garden. So I got more into houseplants at that point, and that was really where that hobby started.\"<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3294\" src=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pink-Fern-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2021, Lindsay took the leap and launched Pink Fern as a part-time venture, initially selling vintage home decor through Instagram. As her business evolved, she began incorporating her love for plants, crafting unique planters and terrariums. \"I started taking plant cuttings and putting them in brass vessels or vintage pottery, taking those to markets, and people really liked it.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating in local events like First Thursday in downtown Fayetteville played a crucial role in Lindsay's journey, helping her gain confidence and connect with the community. \"Doing those events really helped build my confidence. It was a great way to earn a little side money to teaching, and really just bring me out of my shell because I used to be more introverted, and it really helped bring out a more extroverted side to me, which I think is easy when you get to talk about things you love.\"<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3290\" src=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pink-Fern-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the outset, Lindsay recognized the importance of strong branding for her budding business. \"One of my first tasks that I wanted to do was to really nail down some branding from the get-go, because I knew it was always at least going to be a side hustle. And I think for me, as a consumer, seeing a business that makes a statement with their branding and a consistent aesthetic really, really makes a statement.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lindsay also tapped into the wealth of resources available in Northwest Arkansas, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiva-nwa.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiva NWA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a microloan organization that provided her with valuable consulting and financial assistance. \"I also got help from Kiva. They helped me. They have a lot of great free resources. And so I did a Zoom meeting with Martha Londagin, and she took a look at my business, heard my story, and had some great feedback on what I should be doing.\"<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3291\" src=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pink-Fern-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the demands of her teaching career and Pink Fern grew, Lindsay found herself at a crossroads. \"The more I thought about it, and knowing myself, I knew that if I didn't at least try, I'd always play that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if\u2026<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> game, right? I\u2019d always wonder, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if I had gone all in? What if I had tried harder? What if I hadn't been so scared? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So I went all in.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the following two years, Lindsay dedicated herself full-time to Pink Fern, participating in events and operating a shop space at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theshopsatbrickcity.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shops at Brick City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This phase allowed her to build a solid customer base and gain invaluable experience. Fighting the temptation to rush into opening a brick-and-mortar store, Lindsay trusted her instincts and waited for the right opportunity. Her patience paid off when the perfect space became available, thanks to a fortuitous connection with the previous owner. \"I think the stars just aligned. I'm really glad that I did it, that I didn't ignore my gut and I didn't act on impulse and just open up a shop to get it done.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflecting on her journey, Lindsay acknowledged the importance of self-confidence and embracing resources. \"I wish I had been able to enjoy the opening process more, instead of just being stressed out the whole time. Because after, I was like, why was I even worried? Like, of course it's great. I've already got customers. People like it.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking ahead, Lindsay plans to introduce terrarium workshops and plant care classes, further nurturing the plant community she has cultivated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pink Fern story is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the nurturing entrepreneurial ecosystem of Northwest Arkansas. As Lindsay continues to cultivate her dream, her journey serves as an inspiration to other aspiring entrepreneurs, reminding them to trust their instincts, embrace community resources, and never underestimate the transformative power of pursuing one's passions.<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking to follow in Lindsay's footsteps and get connected to the startup community, we offer a variety of events, resources, and networking opportunities. Stay connected by following us on social media and signing up for our monthly newsletter to never miss out on events like Startup Stories, educational workshops, pitch competitions, and more.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3296\" src=\"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Pink-Fern-8-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3641"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3641\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4785,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3641\/revisions\/4785"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/startupjunkie.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3641"}],"curies":[{"name":"gracias","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}