The Discipline of Entrepreneurship Inside Prison
Why Discipline Comes First Before a business plan is drafted or a pitch is delivered, PEP participants focus on something far less flashy; discipline. That’s because successful entrepreneurship is rooted in consistent effort, personal accountability, and self-leadership. These traits are teachable, and inside PEP, they’re non-negotiable. Entrepreneurship without discipline is just an idea. With discipline, […]
The Hidden Power of Business Plans in Prison
More Than a Document At first glance, a business plan might seem like just a tool for starting a company. But inside the walls of a PEP classroom, it becomes something much deeper. For many participants, writing a business plan is their first experience imagining a future that doesn’t involve survival, it involves purpose. Why […]
From GED to CEO: Building Businesses Without a Degree
No Degree? No Problem. Many PEP participants come in without a high school diploma, let alone a college degree. But that doesn’t stop them from becoming business owners, leaders, and changemakers. In fact, some of the most successful PEP graduates started with nothing more than a GED and a willingness to learn. PEP’s approach proves […]
What Is a Business Plan Competition in Prison?
Turning Ideas Into Action Behind Bars At the core of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program is a challenge that changes lives: the Business Plan Competition. This capstone experience gives participants the chance to take an idea from concept to execution inside a Texas prison, while gaining the tools and confidence to build a legitimate business after […]
