In this episode of Small Town Big Business, co-hosts Deb Barnett and Russ Williams welcome Noah Fulk, the founder of E-Wagers. Noah shares his journey from growing up in Southern Illinois to forming E-Wagers, a unique B2B platform that offers skill-based wagers and tournaments. Noah discusses his motivations, the challenges of launching a startup, forming an advisory board, and the significance of having a strong support network. Tune in to discover valuable insights about starting and scaling a business from a small town base.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:53 Meet Noah Folk: Southern Illinois Native

01:55 The Journey Back to Southern Illinois

03:16 E Wagers: Concept and Business Model

04:45 Navigating Legal and Compliance Challenges

10:01 Building a Strong Advisory Board

14:11 Launching and Pitching the Business

19:19 Relocating to Paducah, Kentucky

19:49 The Benefits of Sprocket Incubator

21:12 Building an Advisory Board

22:06 The Importance of Networking

23:28 Resources and Perseverance

23:58 Passion and Gaming

25:36 Future Founders Fellowship

28:01 Advice for Small Town Entrepreneurs

29:41 Scaling and Global Expansion

30:04 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements

Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois.

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