From Amazon to Entrepreneurship: What It Really Takes to Build a Business

What happens when you leave one of the world's biggest companies to build a business of your own?

In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Drew Russ, owner of Stand Strong Fencing of Charlotte, to discuss his journey from a decade at Amazon Web Services to becoming a first-time business owner.

Drew shares the realities of entrepreneurship that most people never talk about, from overcoming fear and building a team to learning every part of the business before earning the right to delegate. He also explains why business ownership isn't about finding comfort, it's about becoming comfortable with uncertainty.

Whether you're considering franchise ownership, leaving the corporate world, or simply looking for insight into what it really takes to build something of your own, this episode delivers honest, practical advice from someone living it every day.