One of the best things about video games is the ability to restart – you can use your learnings to move faster and avoid obstacles. We often think about what we would do differently if we were starting over in business and we figured others probably think about this as well and so we asked the community to share their thoughts with us.

Alishia Richardson

If I were starting today, I’d definitely focus on getting things out there faster and building momentum. Perfection can be a trap for new businesses, so prioritizing promotion and getting real-world feedback would be key. Read more>>

Santiago Serrano

Reflecting on my journey, there are definitely a few things I’d approach differently if I were starting over today. Firstly, diving into the film industry requires a mix of exploration, focus, and patience. Read more>>

Kesha R. Whitaker

If I were starting my business today based on what I know now, I would price my services based on my expertise (instead of my years in business at the time), invest in software, delegate more and create multiple streams of passive income to help ride out lean times. Read more>>

Cristina Lozano

Go out and socialize more, show myself more and establish links with people because that way we all help each other, you know new strategies that work for others and that your strategies help others but not always you, exchange ideas and cooperate where you can and you learn in a group, thinking of everyone not only in your benefit. Read more>>

Corinne Eckert

When I started my business a little over 4.5 years ago, I didn’t know what I was doing, so I learned by trial and error. Looking back, if I were to start over today, I would focus on these four things: Read more>>

Jorden Jackson

Strategy strategy strategy. I would have spent way more time being thorough in my strategy. I was great at writing out my goals but the execution didn’t start out strong. Read more>>

Tanel Leigher

So if I was to start over today knowing everything that I know now I would say that I would encourage myself to say “why not?” a lot more. Read more>>

Lyndsey Frondarina

If I could do it differently, I would do it sooner. I’ve always about stability and routine. When I was in the corporate world, I had a stable income and routine hours. Read more>>

Natasha Nguyen

Reflecting on the past, I realize I could’ve been braver during my younger years. Back then, I was bursting with energy, motivation, and drive, eager to take on the world. Read more>>

Michael Betzner

If I was to start over today I would prioritize outsourcing tasks and time management. I used to feel like, as a business owner, it was important for me to have my hands in everything. Read more>>