VCWoman Achieve 2025 Mentee Spotlight – Bonnie Earleywine

Posted on January 29, 2025
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Name: Bonnie Earleywine | Business/Profession: Owner & Home Inspector, Honeybee Home Inspection LLC

Please share a little about your background, personally and/or professionally.

I was born and raised in Little Rock, and I live here now with my wife and two dogs. My background is in fisheries and stream restoration, basically anything related to rivers and creeks. This knowledge base has been helpful with home inspection as water is the biggest threat to homes and understanding property drainage can help reduce damage. Pre-covid, I could be found playing guitar and singing with A+B in local bars, but now we limit our gigs to fundraisers, charities, and special events (I value my sleep more now).

Please share about your business, where it’s located, and what led you to starting it.

A friend suggested home inspection to me, given my strengths in following checklists, withstanding sometimes inhospitable environments, and being detail-oriented. I started my LLC in 2020 and serve all of Central Arkansas which covers everything from Stuttgart, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, and Greenbrier.

What goals do you hope to achieve for your business during your time in VCWoman Achieve?

Business savvy techniques with marketing, budgeting, and performance efficiency

What drew you to being part of a mentorship group specifically curated for non-men? How has being a woman or non-binary individual impacted your journey as an entrepreneur?

I’m in a male-dominated field, and that sometimes is beneficial for me when clients want to actively support minority businesses. In general, there is still a preference for men doing jobs related to home construction or repair, although I have seen in several instances that it is from unearned credibility.

What are three things you enjoy doing outside of work?

Gardening with native plants, watching my dogs do very normal yet adorable things, and jigsaw puzzles

What is your favorite part about being an entrepreneur?

I have the best boss ever.