Helping more people thrive doing what they love or are passionate about means helping more folks learn from those who came before them and so we asked successful entrepreneurs, artists and creatives to tell us what they would do differently, knowing what they know now, if they were starting over.

Chaz Simmons

If I were to start back over, I would’ve focused more on marketing my drone portfolio towards large commercial businesses and organizations that were not yet utilizing drones in their marketing budgets. I began flying recreationally and mostly flew my drone to film my travels, then small businesses once certified but they don’t always have the budget for drone marketing, don’t see the need for it or simply no longer exist as a businesses to use my services. Read more>>

Russell Crooms

If I were to start over today, or if I could speak to the version of myself that first started a business, here’s what I would say: The most important lesson I’ve learned is the value of validating a business idea before launching. Doing the hard work upfront—through thorough research and planning—can save you from many potential pitfalls down the road. Read more>>

Nicole Kelley

I would say one of the biggest lessons I learned when launching my business was building enough confidence in yourself to try “doing it yourself” first approach and then figuring out what the pain points are. Once you figure out what would make a process in your business better or more efficient, then utilize your capital. Make mistakes first. It is a lot easier to know a process and learn from your mistakes and understanding rather than hiring someone right off the bat. Read more>>

Daneilo Reid

Before i got into acting i was of the perception that one would have to go to the edna manley college of the visual and performing arts and as i did not come from a financially blessed family background my dream seemed unreachable at the time, so knowing what I know now I would put alot of focus and effort into networking and keeping a close ear to the ground for casting calls. Read more>>