Built from Desperation: John Anker on Risk, Reinvention & Results

John Anker wasn’t planning to start a company — but sometimes desperation decides for you. After leaving a tough work situation with no income and no clear plan, John found himself backed into a corner. So he did what entrepreneurs do — he got to work. In his garage, with a few machines, long nights, and a willingness to figure it out, Ankerpak was born. In this episode, John shares how that season of uncertainty shaped his approach to business, why asking the right questions matters more than having the right answers, and how serving others became his purpose. If you’ve ever had to start from scratch — this one’s for you.