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.

Jonathan Greschler

After years inside the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, I saw how overwhelming the unemployment process can be. I started my own practice to make it easier for people on both sides—workers and employers—to navigate it with confidence. Greschler Unemployment Law Representation lets me focus on what I know best: Colorado unemployment cases. Read more>>

Misty Deal CCPDT

I have been an entrepreneur since I was born. My father owned his own business and I never thought to do anything else. As a teenager I ran my first company from 14 to 18. After that I couldn’t stop. I have owned a total of 6 successful businesses throughout my life all in different industries. Read more>>

Jake Ruybal III

I spent most of my career in the live event and concert world, working with local bands to Grammy-winning artists, and over time I realized I loved the creative and technical side of transforming spaces just as much as the shows themselves. I was constantly thinking about how lighting, design, and production could elevate an experience and make people feel something memorable. Read more>>

Taryn White

The thought process behind starting our own business was wanting somewhere to build a community. Through this endeavor we’ve created relationships with our clients and their families to become successful. We make memories, put smiles on faces, and give people a chance to experience farm animals and farm life, which increasingly more people don’t get to have in their lifetimes. Read more>>

Ashli Clearwater

Starting my own practice was born out of a need I repeatedly witnessed in traditional healthcare settings — patients feeling rushed, unheard, and placed into generalized treatment plans. I wanted to create a space where time is prioritized, where patients feel genuinely listened to, and where care is collaborative. Read more>>

Zenobia Rivera

When I began in the beauty industry 19+ years ago working for yourself wasn’t as accessible or readily available as it is today. Read more>>

Montana Roscoe-Swords

Well, starting my own business originally seemed out of reach and wasn’t my idea in the beginning. I was working in a ‘chop shop’ salon and got used to doing lots of haircuts but only making a small amount of commission from them. I was comfortable with it, as it was all I had ever known with my career at that point. Read more>>

Erin Gianella

I’ve always been really passionate about fear free/humane treatment of animals and I really wanted to create a stress free environment to train this way! Read more>>

Rachel Johnson

The short answer? My kids.
As a mom, I remember how overwhelming haircut experiences could be, bright lights, loud noises, unfamiliar environments. We were searching for a place that felt welcoming instead of overstimulating, and when we found a children’s salon near us at the time, it completely changed the experience for our family. Read more>>