When times are good it’s easy to feel like entrepreneurship is the only path for you, but what about the times when your hit with multiple crises at once? We wondered if all entrepreneurs have moments when they wonder whether they should have gone with (or stuck to) a more standard job where they worked for someone else.

Jacqueline Mearman

Anytime I feel frustrated or lost as a decision maker, I wonder what it would be like to be a flight attendant. Flying around the world, climbing my way to first class, pouring champagne and greeting people. It seems like a romantic job. Read more>>

Courtney Reinhardt

I absolutely love being a business owner. While it comes with a lot of challenges and hard work, I hope to always continue doing this. Read more>>

Pete Madsen

I have had several “regular” jobs. So I know what the benefits and drawbacks are; regular pay vs. being your own boss. The ups and downs of being a self proprietor can be a bit unsettling. Read more>>

Jacob Power

For me, business ownership is the only path. It has completely changed my view of time, freedom, finances and yes, happiness. The typical path for most people is to trade forty hours a week for a living wage. Read more>>

Geovanna Burgess White

I absolutely love being a business owner, though the transition was challenging and took time; I can now reflect on both the good and the challenges. Read more>>

Nicole Moran

I have that thought everyday! HA Opening The Yoga Barre six years ago has been an incredible journey! I absolutely love my studio and the wonderful community I have built, but it is a lot of work!  Read more>>

Shelli Beermann

Corporate jobs have pros and cons. One nice thing is that there is always someone to look up to and bounce ideas off of. It’s ultimately someone else’s responsibility to make the final call. Read more>>

Dallas Reeves

Everyone tells you that being a business owner is hard, but the true impact of that statement doesn’t really hit you until you are one. Even now, I find it hard to explain the nuances of what makes being a business owner so difficult to someone that is not one. Read more>>

Elisa Wiggins

Being a business owner has been a risk. I have taken several times in my life. Most have been successful and I’ve had some not so successful adventures. Read more>>

Livvia Toms

I am completely happy being a business owner! I’ve had 9-5 jobs before, but nothing satisfies me as much as working for myself does. With any profession, there are pros, cons, and risks, and being a business owner is simply not for everyone. Read more>>

Glynn Rosenberg

The question of happiness as a business owner comes around every season for me. My industry is very seasonal. From January-April this year, I had very little interest in my work even though I was doing tons and tons of sales outreach. Read more>>