How to Start a Business While Working Full-Time | Community, Risk & Resilience | Beyond the Balance

Описание: What does it really take to start a business without walking away from a full-time career?

In this episode of Beyond the Balance, host Mike Manganillo sits down with Shannon Thomas, co-founder of Fratelli's Delicatessen in Apex, North Carolina, to talk about entrepreneurship, community, and the reality of building something meaningful while juggling a demanding corporate career.

Shannon shares her journey from Wall Street bond trading to IT tech sales at companies like Red Hat and Pure Storage—while simultaneously launching a family-owned deli that’s quickly become a local favorite. We discuss the challenges of financing a small business, navigating COVID disruptions, adapting quickly after opening day, and the importance of listening to your community.

This episode is for:
-Aspiring entrepreneurs
-Side-hustlers balancing full-time jobs
-Anyone thinking about starting a business later in life
-People curious about building community-driven brands

Topics include:
-Starting a business without quitting your job
-Small business financing & loans
-Pivoting when things don’t go as planned
-Community-led growth & customer feedback
-Balancing family, career, and entrepreneurship

Because true wealth isn’t just about money — it’s about purpose, people, and building something that lasts.

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