Entrepreneurship isn’t always about having a business idea—it’s about recognizing a problem and stepping up to solve it. In this BFH Highlights episode, we dive into my conversation with Bailey Parnell, founder of Skills Camp and expert in leadership development.

Bailey discusses how she discovered a major gap in soft skills education and turned it into a business. She shares a tough conflict-of-interest conversation she had while balancing her job and startup and how a powerful mindset shift helped her reframe risk and take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. On the topic of leadership, Bailey identifies why leadership isn’t just about skill—it’s about people and how AI is shaping the future of leadership and emotional intelligence.

There is a lot in this episode, even as just highlights.

In this powerful episode, Tyler Boyd shares his raw and deeply personal journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. From launching his first business at 12 years old, running an excavation company with over 100 employees, and nearly losing everything overnight when his bank unexpectedly pulled his line of credit—Tyler’s story is one of resilience, grit, and hard-earned wisdom.

He opens up about the emotional toll of failure, the public scrutiny he faced, and the painful responsibility of laying off employees. But through it all, Tyler fought back. With no credit and few resources, he rebuilt from the ground up, launching Bowline Logistics, which has since grown to nearly 80 employees and 40+ trucks on the road.

Now, Tyler prioritizes purpose over profit, focusing on his team, his family, and using his experiences to mentor struggling entrepreneurs. His journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, learning from failure, and redefining success beyond just business growth.

Leaving a high-paying corporate job to start your own business is terrifying—but for Anna Solnickova, it was the best decision she ever made. In this BFH Highlights episode, we revisit my conversation with Anna, a fractional CFO who took a leap of faith, built a thriving business, and now helps other entrepreneurs make smarter financial decisions.

Anna shares:
✅ The soul-searching process that led to her career pivot
✅ The financial reality of entrepreneurship—going from six figures to zero
✅ Why chasing revenue without profitability is a dangerous trap
✅ The role of relationships in long-term business success
✅ How companies struggle with (and can improve) DEI and workplace culture