Risk is the most common topic that comes up in our conversations with entrepreneurs and so each week we ask entrepreneurs to talk to us on the record about how they think about risk.

Michael Cutter | Life Purpose Coach and Shamanic Healer

Taking risk has been a central theme in my life for decades. I was a rock climber for many years an have always been drawn to high risk. Looking back, I recognize the importance of taking risk as a part of self growth. There are ancient practices that see fear as this sort of gatekeeper to ultimate freedom, whereby fear is ultimately an illusion or mask that is keeping the truth from being seen. Read more>>

Katie Navarro | Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Someone Who Is Just Trying to Figure Things Out

Risk taking has allowed me to grow exponentially over the past few years. Before I started my business, I felt like I was stuck in a rut- doing the same thing everyday for what seemed like years. I was 22-years-old and I was bored with my life. I had no fun stories to tell my future kids about the cool and crazy adventures I went on when I wad young. Read more>>

Nick Candido | Producer at RDM & Founder of Candido Productions

Risk is how my career started. Out of college, I had a stable career that I was proficient at, with a clear path or growth, but I just couldn’t take it. The prospect of doing the same task in the same place at the same time every day was eating away at me. I knew it wasn’t right. One day, I had it, and put in my two weeks notice with only one plan: To fall in love with what I do for a living. Nothing was off the table. Read more>>

Aaron Williams | Cooking Tool Craftsman

The meaning behind the name The Endeavor Works is personal and related to the risk of starting my own business. Though I grew up in landlocked Colorado I romanticized all things nautical. While visiting family at 8 in Bristol I got to board a replica of The HMS Endeavor and it was one of the most formative experiences of my life. When deciding what to call the daring venture of leaving my job to start my own metal and woodworking business in 2021 I thought of my heroes from history. Read more>>

Alexandra Arama | Small Business Owner & Caterer | Rocky Mountain Raclette

In order for the magic to happen, you have to be courageous and take chances. I craved something outside of the box and always envisioned myself being my own boss. I felt very strongly that I wanted to change my career path and knew that in order to see any change, I had to embrace the uncomfortable. Working towards someone else’s dream was not my goal, I knew I wanted to take charge of my life and work for myself for a very long time. Read more>>

Madison McElhaney | Real Estate Agent/Developer

I am of the belief that risk-taking is a foundational building block of success. I was raised to have confidence in my abilities, and to know that I can get wherever I want in life with hard work. The success of essentially everything I have achieved this far, is a result of the risks I have taken. Read more>>

Joey Wright | Father, coach and entrepreneur who teaches life skills through sport

I don’t think starting a business is a risk. I think depending on others to provide an income for me is a risk. As long as it’s a calculated will research approach in an area you have knowledge and passion in , it’s not a risk. Read more>>

Adam Heimerman | Whitewater Raft Guide & Entrepreneur

Risk is scary, but vital to have chance in breaking away from always working for someone else. I gave myself opportunities by taking risks. Read more>>