Entrepreneurship is hard—but maybe it doesn't have to be. The Factor-Y Ltd has introduced Company-Building-as-a-Service (CBaaS), a bold new model that redefines how startups get built. Instead of struggling with hiring, fundraising, and infrastructure, founders using CBaaS can focus entirely on developing their innovation. Everything else—from finance to operations—is handled centrally. Unlike accelerators and incubators, CBaaS offers full-lifecycle support across industries and regions, and it’s already been piloted in 22 countries with over 200 universities and 10 government agencies. The model reduces the risk of failure while accelerating time-to-market—a game changer for global entrepreneurship. Founder Philipp Assmus puts it plainly: “CBaaS removes the unnecessary obstacles so innovators can focus on what they do best—solving real problems.”
From One Garage to 17 States: The Power of Vision in Leadership
From One Garage to 17 States: The Power of Vision in Leadership
In 2015, Josh Bradford launched Altitude Energy, a high-voltage power line company—from his garage.
Like many young startups, it started with hustle, grit, and a fair share of chaos. “The left hand didn’t know what the right one was doing,” Josh recalls. “We spent a lot of time chasing our tails.”
Josh’s breakthrough didn’t come from working harder—it came from working smarter. That shift started when he plugged into the Dave Ramsey Solutions EntreLeadership System.
He quickly realized his team wasn’t just missing efficiency—they were missing a clear mission, vision, and values. What followed was a complete transformation.
Today, Altitude Energy operates in 17 states with 95 linemen, all aligned and executing with purpose. Instead of scrambling to figure everything out, Josh now leads with a clear playbook. The EntreLeadership System gave him the tactical tools and leadership framework to scale confidently and profitably.
Altitude Energy is now in the Peak Performer stage of business, enjoying a stronger profit margin with a leaner, sharper team. Not bad for a business that started in a garage.
“We needed a North Star. EntreLeadership gave us that—and a whole lot more.”
This is what happens when vision meets systems. When values become the engine of growth. And when a leader decides to lead on purpose.
Want to know what could happen if you applied the EntreLeadership System?
🔗 Explore the System here
Full credit to Dave Ramsey Solutions and the EntreLeadership team for sharing this inspiring story.
Clint Day is a former serial entrepreneur (insurance agencies) who turned to teaching others how to start their own business after earning a MBA and five certificates in entrepreneurship. He started the entrepreneurship program at State College of Florida, help found the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, wrote the Entrepreneurship Quick Study Guide found in most college bookstore, edits the Current in Entrepreneurship blog on the setyourownsalary.com business startup website, and is currently serving as advisor to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University veterans entrepreneurship and Notre Dame Hawaii UPBI programs.
Leave a Comment 👋
Leave a Comment 👋
Why You’re Not Getting Things Done—And How to Fix It
Ever End a Workday Wondering What You Actually Got Done? You’re not alone—and here’s how to fix it. Have you ever driven home from work feeling drained but unsure what you actually accomplished? Or reached Friday with a to-do list that looks eerily similar to Monday’s? Maybe you’ve set a meaningful goal but struggled to make real progress. We’ve all been there. At some point, everyone wishes they could be more focused, more organized, and more productive. Because let’s face it—we all have work we want to complete and goals we want to reach. So how do we move from busy to effective? Here are 7 tried-and-true productivity tips that can help—at work, at home, or anywhere in life.
From a B- to a Booming Brand: How One Teen's “Unrealistic” Idea Became a $5M Business
In a Missouri classroom just a couple of years ago, 18-year-old Drew Davis turned in a school business assignment — a hot sauce brand idea called Crippling Hot Sauce. He was confident. Passionate. Ready for an A. He got a B-. His teacher told him the concept was “good,” but “unrealistic.” Fast-forward to today, and that “unrealistic” idea is on track to earn $5 million in revenue this year. This is more than a story about hot sauce. It’s a masterclass in resilience, humor, and mission-driven entrepreneurship — from someone most of the world would have underestimated. 🍽️ Hot Sauce, Humor, and Heart Drew lives with cerebral palsy and once weighed 300 pounds. At 14, doctors warned he’d be bedridden by 18 if he didn’t change course. So he did. He started moving, eating better — and using hot sauce to help turn things around. He lost 150 pounds in a year. That personal transformation sparked a passion. When a school project called for a business idea, he thought, “Why not combine my love for hot sauce with my self-deprecating humor?” And so Crippling Hot Sauce was born.