Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business?

Learn from the people who've done it.

Join host Gary Bredow as he travels across America interviewing small business owners to hear their personal stories and find out what it really takes to start a successful business from the ground up. Energetic, inspirational, and educational, START UP is a fast-paced series that captures the heart and imagination of anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own business.

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"An inspiring look at entrepreneurship—
absolutely love it!"

Bob S.

"This is my favorite show on PBS—always uplifting and educational!"

Lisa M.

"A must-watch for anyone dreaming of starting their own business!"

Thomas P.

"An essential guide for anyone wanting to make their business dreams a reality!"

Amin S.

"Every time I watch, I want to finally take the plunge and make my own company."

Denny J.

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Find a business featured on START UP

Over 13 seasons, we’ve featured hundreds of subjects. Search here to find a specific business.

Season 14 Featured Businesses

Meet the small business owners we interviewed in Season 14. Click through to see their information.

Episode 1

LVL UP Sports

Dave Pando

Grove City, OH

Episode 2

Replenish

Chanelle Redman, Deja Redman, and Monique McCrystal

Columbus, OH

Episode 3

Best Dam Tape

Logan Cuvo

Pickerington, OH

Episode 4

Restalgic

Nathan & David Johnson

Columbus, OH

Episode 5

Farmer’s Fridge

Luke Saunders

Chicago, IL

Episode 6

Girls Gone Raw

Lauren Becks

Alexandria, OH

Episode 7

Nouvie

Faith Anderson & Fiona McEntee

Chicago, IL

Episode 8

Caviar Dream

Kendra Anderson & Christine LeMieux

Chicago, IL

Episode 9

Maker’s Social

Megan Pando

Columbus, OH

Episode 10

Charmy’s Market

Rezi & Sherry Bayegan

Columbus, OH

Episode 11

Solstice Stained Glass

Emily Carlson

Chicago, IL

Episode 12

Goodwin

Ilya Bodner

Columbus, OH

Episode 13

Clever Carnivore

Dr. Virginia Rangos & Dr. Paul Burridge

Chicago, IL

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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business?

Learn from the people who've done it.​

Follow START UP on social!

Find a business featured on START UP

Season 14 Featured Businesses

Meet the small business owners we interviewed in Season 14. Click through to see their information.

Dave Pando

Chanelle Redman, Deja Redman, and Monique McCrystal

Logan Cuvo

Nathan & David Johnson

Luke Saunders

Lauren Becks

Faith Anderson & Fiona McEntee

Kendra Anderson & Christine LeMieux

Megan Pando

Rezi & Sherry Bayegan

Emily Carlson

Ilya Bodner

Dr. Virginia Rangos & Dr. Paul Burridge

Check your local listings

Learn from the people who've done it.