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How to Start a Business While Working Full-Time | Community, Risk & Resilience | Beyond the Balance

What does it really take to start a business without walking away from a full-time career? In this episode of Beyond the Balance, host Mike Manganillo sits down with Shannon Thomas, co-founder of Fratelli's Delicatessen in Apex, North Carolina, to talk about entrepreneurship, community, and the reality of building something meaningful while juggling a demanding corporate career. Shannon shares her journey from Wall Street bond trading to IT tech sales at companies like Red Hat and Pure Storage—while simultaneously launching a family-owned deli that’s quickly become a local favorite. We discuss the challenges of financing a small business, navigating COVID disruptions, adapting quickly after opening day, and the importance of listening to your community. This episode is for: -Aspiring entrepreneurs -Side-hustlers balancing full-time jobs -Anyone thinking about starting a business later in life -People curious about building community-driven brands Topics include: -Starting a business without quitting your job -Small business financing & loans -Pivoting when things don’t go as planned -Community-led growth & customer feedback -Balancing family, career, and entrepreneurship Because true wealth isn’t just about money — it’s about purpose, people, and building something that lasts. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations about money, life, and balance 👉 Like & share this episode with someone dreaming of starting a business Beyond the Balance is brought to you by TradeWinds.