Growing and scaling a business is hard and we wanted to hear from business owners who have successfully scaled a business. Below, you’ll find our conversations on scaling with some very talented and insightful folks.

Shaz Hussain

In 2015, I took my first step towards transforming my passion for makeup and hair into a fulfilling career. It all began with my fascination for beauty and creativity. I decided to invest by enrolling in a reputable certification school, where I gained the essential skills and knowledge required to become a certified makeup artist and hairstylist. Read more>>

Josh velazquez

I’ve always said that when starting a business, I would begin small and learn the ropes from the ground up. In February 2019, I embarked on this journey with a two chair barbershop (475 square feet) space. Read more>>

Michelle Zelena

Michelle Zelena Travel When people look at my business today, they often assume it “just took off.” The truth is that the middle phase — the unglamorous years of steady work — is what built the foundation. Read more>>

Christine Provencal

When people see OBCurates today – the seamless timelines, the curated visuals, the touch of luxury in every detail, it’s tempting to assume it all blossomed in an instant. The truth is, my path has been anything but effortless, and one defining moment for me was planning Dr. Wendy Osefo’s 40th birthday. Read more>>

Ryan Angel

Often outsiders look at a successful business and assume it became that way overnight. The truth is usually less glamorous. When I started my marketing agency in 2020, expandmarketing.io, I didn’t have a shortcut or some secret formula. What I did have was persistence, long nights, and the willingness to learn through trial and error. Read more>>

Ruth Illera

In 2017 I made the decision to become a freelance makeup artist. The first year I spent advertising on Thumbtack and freelancing for a few bridal makeup and hair companies in San Antonio. Working for different companies and having to also find my own clients was not always easy. Read more>>

Shannon Thomas

When I bought Pear Tree Mall on January 16th, 2016 I felt it was nowhere near it’s potential. I went to work immediately increasing the community awareness. I also looked around and knew that a booth vendor mall (which is what it had been for the previous 4 years of business) was not how I wanted to continue. Read more>>

Jessica Nuffer

When I began the project at Bokeh Lounge,I came to work for the owner at the time as a manager, my task was to rebrand and rebuild the business, we could not change the name of the business, some came the task of re branding! Read more>>

Brandon Drake

Scaling up is one of the most difficult things a business owner can face. At the beginning of your business venture, you’re the face of the company. You also are executing the work. So from marketing to sales and accounting, logistics, to field work, and finally completion, you have control over the whole process. Read more>>

Odelquis Paramos Alvarez

In July 2024, after many years of running the business, Mr. Julio Cavero, the owner of the business that I worked for decided it was time to retire. He began thinking about the future of the company and who might carry on its legacy. Without hesitation, he thought on me. Read more>>

Jason Mevorah

My answer to this question is going to sound a little weird. A mentor told me there are four types of clients. 1. High income, high maintenance clients. 2. High income, low maintenance clients. 3. Low income, low maintenance clients. 4. Low income, high maintenance clients. He called it, his four boxes. Read more>>