Boat Innkeeper, Shoe Designer (207)Boat Innkeeper
For 14 years, Nick Kutscera had a successful career in computer programming, but he grew tired of sitting in front of a computer day after day. So, he quit his job and spent three years building his dream. With a background in carpentry, Kutscera was able to construct a cruiser named The Eastern Star. It features six staterooms, a main bar, a library, a formal dining room, plus much more. The Eastern Star offers cruises of varying lengths along the East Coast to corporate, family, and group charters.
Shoe Designer
Taryn Rose was an orthopedic surgical resident for 5 years, typically working more than 100 hours a week. The attire worn in the medical profession is typically not too stylish, and that was one thing she really disliked about her work. At the end of her residency, Rose knew she had to make a big decision. She had put in nine long and challenging years to become an orthopedic surgeon. She decided to pursue her dream of bringing medical science to the fashion world by making fashionable, yet functional, footwear. Today, Rose’s shoes sell at 220 boutiques around the country.
Boat Innkeeper Facts:
- The Easter Star takes on passengers year round. And to charter the boat for a week costs $31,000 plus expenses.
- The Kutsceras used savings, borrowed money and an SBA loan to buy the boat.
- The wood interior was the most costly part of the renovation.
Contact Info:
Nick and Laurie Kutscera
800-445-5942
eastcruise@aol.com
Resources:
Eastern Star
1 World’s Fair Marina, Flushing, NY 11368
Found at Pier 1 (next to Shea Stadium)
Florida Keys & Key West TDC
800-352-5397, www.fla-keys.com
Shoe Designer Facts:
- Women account for 90 percent of foot surgeries in the U.S. And 86 percent of women wear shoes that are too small.
- Rose hired a design team in Italy to help create the look for her shoes. There are 20 different styles of shoes in her fall line.
- Taryn Rose shoes range in price from $298 for sandals to $600 for boots.
- In four years, her annual sales have gone from $50,000 to $8 million.
Contact Info:
Taryn Rose
127 E. 9th St., Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-623-4389, trose@tarynrose.com
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