Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, we think you’ll enjoy reading about how these seasoned entrepreneurs thought about the question when they were in your shoes.

Ali Alter

I come from a family of entrepreneurs. My grandfather being a 1st generation metal smith and father starting and owning multiple businesses through the years, from surf shops to Building Construction Management guiding other business owners to success. Read More>>

Kristi Hurley

After years of personal growth, learning, and healing, I discovered the power of nature, gratitude, and connection with animals. These tools changed my life, and I felt called to share them with others—especially children. That’s how The Giggling Life Care Farm began. Read More>>

Chris Hagelin

I absolutely love fly fishing. It takes me to beautiful, peaceful places in the mountains along rivers, creeks and alpine lakes. It is a mixture of art and science and an endeavor of constant learning. While fly fishing, your focus and concentration is so intense it becomes a form of meditation that heals mind and body. Read More>>

Hector Saez

My thought process behind starting my own business is rooted in my passion for boxing and fitness, and the desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. I wanted to bring boxing and fitness back to the community as a way of giving people a sense of purpose, strength, and confidence. Read More>>

Catherine Larsen

I’ve worked as a professional photographer since 2015 and over the years, I’ve experimented with all kinds of photography—weddings, portraits, families, you name it. Each one taught me something different, but boudoir is what truly stuck with me. It felt the most personal, the most powerful. Read More>>

Kristin Hay

Starting my own business really came from a deep desire to shape my life in a way that felt intentional and fulfilling. I knew early on that I wanted to be a mom and have the kind of career that would give me the flexibility to work from home and be present with my kids—especially during those early years. That dream became a huge motivator for me. Read More>>

Cat

My journey with candle-making began with both a creative spark and a personal need. As someone who’s always loved candles, I face a dilemma as chronic migraines make me hypersensitive to most candles and home fragrances on the market. Read More>>

Julie Chatham

I knew I wanted to be a professional photographer since I was in college at the University of Colorado doubling in Creative Writing and Photography. For me, the idea of working with a wide variety of people while also creating art was compelling. Read More>>

Susan Corriere

After years of helping my husband grow his Real Estate Business, I felt it was time for some personal growth and development. As a seasoned professional with a diverse career spanning the travel, wine, and real estate industries, I’ve always been passionate about everything I do. Read More>>

Thomas Austin

I spent about ten years working with clients in an number of different settings and stages of mental health treatment prior to starting my practice. Over time, I began to notice a trend in the industry. Unfortunately, many people are not able to access quality mental health care until it reaches a point of crisis in their lives. Read More>>

Brandon Day

There was a moment I’ll never forget. I was sitting in a high-rise office downtown, right next to the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company, staring out the window. From the outside, it looked like I had made it — top floor, big role, solid paycheck. But inside, I felt like I was just watching the world happen without me. It was a terrible feeling. Read More>>

Scarlet Chavez

The thought process behind starting my business was rooted in a deep desire to create something meaningful—not just for myself but for others. I’ve always been someone who steps up when there’s a need, and my journey into jewelry design came from that same mindset. Read More>>

Vanessa Hohreiter

I have been a Crime Scene Investigator for 18 years. At the beginning of my career, I took photography courses at the local community college. Crime Scene investigation is an interesting and rewarding career for individuals with a lot of flexibility in their personal schedules. However, when I started a family, I considered what were my strengths and transferrable skills. Photography came to my mind. I wanted to be able to serve others and reflect God’s creativity in a new way. Read More>>

Dr. Diana Leon

Starting Calmbody Chiropractic Club was a natural next step after years of working in one of the top prenatal and pediatric practices in the Bay Area. I was fortunate to learn from some of the best in the field, mentors who shaped my clinical skills, my confidence, and my understanding of what truly effective family care looks like. Read More>>

Lance Hughes

The inspiration behind starting my own business was watching my sister succeed in starting her own business (BeFoodllc). I was already training kids one on one, but once I knew I had a consistent clientele, I knew this could be really be something. Read More>>

Lorenzo Chavez

My process was to follow my heart and my dreams of becoming an artist. My desire to be creative in the arts came first, then I learned as I went along. I was open to learning from other artists and people in the art business. Read More>>