Ever wonder how bootstrappers succeeded in building their business? Recently, Progressive Medical's Founder and CEO, Dave Bianconi, addressed the International Bootstrapping Association (IBA) at the Dublin, Ohio Entreprenureal Center. The IBA shared some information about bootstrapping as a state of mind, the creativity, resourcefulness and tenacity bootstrappers use to be successful. Mr. Bianconi shared how he bootstrapped his 25 year-old award-winning, INC 500 hall of fame company.

Progressive Medical started from humble beginnings in Westerville, Ohio in 1986. Over the last 10 years the company has experienced between 25 - 35% growth each year. Serving in the health care industry, Progressive Medical is one of Central Ohio's largest privately held employers. A local business icon and ambassador in the community and our industry, Dave offered great advice and insight into successfullly growing your bootstrapped business.

Below are comments from a few attendees of the recent event:


"I learned from the experience - such as positive failure is good; be realistic with projections; know income statements and balance sheets; attitude is everything; cash is king; surround yourself with good people and more."

"Great presentation from someone that's actually been successful. Real world examples rather than advice from 'experts'."

"Dave put on a fantastic and down to earth presentation and answered some very good questions."

"I really enjoyed Dave Bianconi's presentation and hearing about how he started and grew his company! He is a great speaker and offers excellent advice."

"Great speaker, good food. Dave is really an inspiration to all of us aspiring entrepreneurs."

"Insightful and useful advice and stories."

"...Dave's talk was full of wisdom learned from experience."