🍎 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. 🍎

CEO students enjoyed another sweet morning at Liberty Apple Orchard with co-owners 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙪𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 — two shining examples of how passion, perseverance, and a willingness to evolve can grow into something truly amazing.

The Millers shared how building their orchard has required constant 𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 — to customer preferences, market conditions, and even the challenges of Illinois weather! They reminded our students that an 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒆𝒕 isn’t just about starting something new… it’s about learning, adjusting, and thriving through change.

From managing production and marketing to balancing community involvement and business growth, Steve and Lugene’s journey continues to inspire. Their story proves that new ventures can bloom at 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 — especially when you’re open to opportunity and grounded in purpose.

A heartfelt thank you to the Millers for your time, insight, and (of course!) the delicious apples! 🍏

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