Almost every entrepreneur has had to decide whether to take the leap now or wait– perhaps they wanted to acquire more capital, experience or connections. Given how common this predicament is, we asked some successful business owners to reflect back on whether they wish they had started sooner or waited for a better time.

Danielle Moore

It takes a little patience, it takes a lot of faith but it’s worth the wait! God has perfect timing! Never early, never late. I saw this quote years ago and I stand by it to this day! Read more>>

Elizabeth Decker

I absolutely wish I had started earlier. I lived in France from 2016-2018, and as soon as I moved back to the States, my mind would just reel with entrepreneurial ideas. Read more>>

Mary White

If I could go back in time, I would have started my business much sooner; I would’ve started my business when I went to college. Read more>>

Nancy Lu

Generally I like to live my life with no regrets, and turn every decision into the right decision through subsequent actions. Read more>>

Jodie Erickson

Just as a disclaimer, I’m not very good at writing and I’m not sure how to explain what I do and how I got here, without explaining more about my disability which is a rare retina condition. Read more>>

Sara Jo Rusiniak

If I could go back in time I wish I would have taken my photography from a hobby to a business much sooner. Fresh out of high school I had developed an interest in photography since taking 2 years of it in high school. Read more>> 

Emily Bohannon

I wish I had started my photography career sooner! In high school I practically lived in the art classroom. I always dreamed of doing something creative in my work life, Read more>>

Cortney Zwirn

I became a registered nurse back in 2018. And at that time, I had no idea the aesthetic world existed. I thought Botox and lip fillers were only something celebrities did! Read more>>

Maria Luque

Looking back on my entrepreneurial journey, the question of whether I wish I had started my business sooner or later often arises. Reflecting on this, I’ve come to the realization that I started my business at the perfect moment for me – when I was truly ready. Read more>>

Leslie Summerville

Good question, I always say everything happens for a reason. I started my business in July 2019 I feel like that’s exactly when I suppose to start. Read more>>