Scott Sordahl was a self-employed timber faller until back injuries and subsequent surgeries forced him to seek a new way to support himself and his family. A friend contributed the idea for a business when he commented that he couldn't find a place between Redding and Medford to have his boat repaired. Scott was confident that he could run a business, but needed to be sure that it was a good idea. He signed up for the It's Your Business classes that Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI) offers. His research through these classes showed him that there were 3,393 registered boat owners in Siskiyou County. He thought if he could get even 5 percent of that market, he could build a viable business. Scott started Mt. Shasta Specialty Marine in Dunsmuir; it now draws customers throughout Siskiyou and Shasta Counties. After five years of experience, Scott faces the new and exciting challenge of expanding. He plans to start a boat dealership, selling boats and motors as well as repairing them. He has found a larger building with good highway visibility and plenty of space. He anticipates hiring two employees, and is working to obtain financing to take his business to the next level.