In this episode, Darren Reinke explores the journey of entrepreneurship with Co-Founder of Wove, Andrew Wolgemuth. Andrew recounts his unique journey from West Point to becoming an Army Ranger to starting a jewelry company, highlighting why nobody should face entrepreneurship alone. He shares insights on leveraging distribution channels that help your business win, building a supportive community, and the pivotal moments that shaped Wove. Wove is a 21st century jeweler, bringing the jewelry designer directly to couples for custom engagement ring creation. Show Notes: -What Drew Was Like as a Kid [0:53] -Andrew's Experience at West Point [1:35] -Andrew's Experience with His First Deployment and How He Prepared [6:26] -How Andrew Earned the Trust of His Team [8:02] -How a Major Industry Fueled Andrew's Transition Out of the Military [9:50] -How Andrew Created a New Identity After the Military [11:45] -Why Andrew Decided to Start His First Jewelry Business [14:38] -The Specific Moment Andrew Knew His Business Was Viable [17:02] -Why Humility Is Critical When Raising Money for Your Company [17:43] -How Drew Maintained His Belief in His Business [19:42] -The State of Drew's Business Today [22:18] -How Wove Positions Itself to Tackle New Markets [24:20] -What's Next for Wove [26:19] -What Drew Has Learned About Himself Running a Startup [28:06] -Drew's Advice for Building a Community Within Your Customer Base [29:12] -Wove's 10-Year Plan [31:15]