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Apr 2025
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Ready to take the leap? This is the home...

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What’s the boldest risk you’ve ever taken? For entrepreneurs, risk is the heart of the journey. In our newest season of This is Small Business, host Andrea Marquez takes you behind the scenes with founders who’ve turned "maybe one day" into "let’s do this!"


Join Andrea as she digs into the stories of fearless entrepreneurs who’ve made life-changing decisions and bet everything on their dreams. From nail-biting moments of uncertainty to those breakthrough successes, Andrea’s on a mission to uncover what drives people to take risks.


Packed with stories of grit, helpful advice, and a touch of chaos, this podcast will have you asking: What bold move will I take next?


So, whether you’re dreaming of your first big leap or already living on the edge, This is Small Business is here to inspire you to take that next risk and see where it takes you.


And no matter where you fall on the risk spectrum, we want to hear from you! Share your own stories of risk and growth as an Apple podcasts review, Spotify comment, or email them to us at Thisissmallbusiness@amazon.com – maybe you'll get to hear it in an upcoming episode.


Before this new season of risk kicks off, we’ll be dropping small business bytes on This is Small Business – bite-sized episodes packed with quick tips and actionable insights that could help you level up your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your next big step, these shorter episodes are your go-to source for small business inspiration.

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