Quote by Marcy Kaptur

We came from a family where we ran our own small business. Our dad made his own products. We made our own sausages, our own meatloafs, our own pickles. Dad had to do everything himself. He had to figure out how to finance his business.

We came from a family where we ran our own small business. O

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This quote emphasizes the background and upbringing of the speaker, highlighting their family's small business and their father's self-sufficiency. It illustrates the do-it-yourself mentality ingrained in their family, where their dad was responsible for all aspects of running the business, from creating the products to finding financial solutions. The quote portrays the resourceful nature and hands-on approach necessary in the family's entrepreneurial journey.

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