Jessi Burg

I’ve spent my entire career in seasonal industries. From summer camps to outdoor education to landscaping, I bring a unique perspective to company organization. In 2017, I started my first business in landscaping. I thought, "surely, there must be a way to value employees, pay a living wage, and still be able to work outside." Not only was I able to make this statement true, but in the process discovered that being a business owner amplified my voice. I used this platform to begin advocating more powerfully for the trades, seasonal, and gig economy workers. I launched my second business, Outgrow Your Garage, in 2021 and am building that advocacy work while teaching other small business owners how to get their ideas out of their head and onto paper for sustainable growth. Outgrow Your Garage focuses on business operations since this is where most tend to fail. My specialty is turning chaos into systems, problem solving, and logistics. As a values-driven business owner, I absolutely adore proving that you can make a profit while breaking down class barriers and respecting your employees. Through Outgrow Your Garage, I'm able to support organizations that reduce recidivism through entrepreneurship. I like partnering with individuals and organizations that support small business launch and growth, with a special focus on the trades and services. I am actively involved with Good Business Colorado and their advocacy efforts, and also work regularly with the Associated Landscaper Contractors of Colorado (ALCC).