Think Like an Entrepreneur/Ice House Program launches in September at Grow Hays

Kansas residents, here's an opportunity for you! Grow Hays, in association with the Network Kansas E-Community Partnership, announces the ‘Think Like an Entrepreneur’ - Ice House Entrepreneurship Program happening in Ellis County. Sessions will be held over eight weeks, on Wednesdays beginning September 25 through November 13.

How A Circus Clown Became a Successful Entrepreneur With Bob Kramer

In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Bob Kramer, a master bladesmith and founder of Kramer Knives, known for crafting some of the world’s finest cutlery. Bob’s path is anything but conventional—ranging from clown college to oceanography and the culinary arts. Through undiagnosed dyslexia and a relentless spirit of adventure, Bob’s story is a testament to the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of discovering opportunities and oneself. Join us as we explore how Bob turned his diverse experiences and passion into a remarkable business that redefined an industry.

How the Ice House Model Underlies a Mission to Engage, Educate, and Empower Entrepreneurs

Long before Dr. Cassandra Little ever heard of Uncle Cleve Mormon and the Ice House approach to entrepreneurship, she already knew its power. That’s because her grandfather was an entrepreneur who had only a third-grade education but built a career working on cars and houses. Watching him, she absorbed the same lessons the Ice House model now instills in course participants via the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce. 

Little herself is a lifelong entrepreneur who has always believed in the self-directed pursuit of opportunities to create value for others. She said people often presume her confidence in running her own businesses comes from her doctorate in counselor education and school counseling and guidance services, but it goes deeper than that. “I never worried about my ability to take care of myself thanks to my entrepreneurial spirit,” she said.