Diamondback Tactical has learned a lesson or two about the inherent challenges of a rapid ramp up.

By Reported Donna Loyle

3. Go for broke. Beck and his wife had just had twin sons when they decided to quit their jobs, cash out their 401K accounts, and move to Arizona to follow their dream of owning a direct marketing company. They started the company in their garage in 2001.

Beck says, “When I started Diamondback, it was not easy raising capital. Pre-Sept. 11, most people thought I was crazy talking about this niche market. It was not an easy road. Of course, we thought at the time this would be a $2 million to $4 million a year company.”