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.

Omar Alonzo

In my life, I have started from scratch in various periods. People often believe that starting a business is an easy path to success, but in reality, it comes with numerous challenges and requires an unwavering commitment to your life purpose. Read more>>

Adrian Ferguson

I would define my target market sooner than later. It has taken me awhile to really understand my target market instead of making assumptions about it. If I were to start over today, I would do things such as create customer profiles based on demographics, conduct thorough market research to see what is currently being done and where, Read more>>

Frank Anthony Ramos

If I had the chance to start my business all over again, there are several key aspects I would approach differently to ensure a smoother and more successful journey. Firstly, I would prioritize distinguishing between what is simply “nice to have” versus what is truly essential for the business. This clarity would help me allocate resources more efficiently and focus on building a solid foundation. Read more>>

Ashlyn Davis

If I were starting over with my modeling industry path, I believe that the first thing that I would do differently is connect with my manager more when it came to the work that I was doing, to have them more involved with the hands-on or on-set parts of the job instead of so in the background. Read more>>

Jasmin Jones

On the personal side I definitely would’ve put myself out there sooner. In past times I was a serious victim of perfectionism. It has to be like this or that! No, not really. It needs to reflect your passion! Stop being overly critical and approach this with boldness and tenacity is what I’d tell myself. Read more>>

Brandon Miles

If I could start all over again I would put all of my time into doing what really matters instead of wasting it on endlessly fine-tuning every aspect of my business; and what really matters is – making money. If a business is a vehicle to success then money is the fuel that runs it. It is the lifeblood of the whole operation. Read more>>

Zhane Bushrod

Becoming a business owner has been one of my greatest accomplishments with going through all of the trails and tribulations. I honestly wouldn’t change my process because it has molded me into being a better entrepreneur. Read more>>

Vicky Adegbola

There’s one thing that stands out in my mind as something I would do differently if I were starting over. I wouldn’t underestimate my story. After I had been styling for about a year, I decided to launch my own clothing brand. However, the time leading up to the launch I only teased a few things here and there and I didn’t really talk about the story or process of making the brand. Read more>>

Chris Carzoli

Stop buying the latest and greatest gear! Read more>>

Ciji Wagner

I love this question—taking the time to reflect always helps me clarify what I want moving forward. This very idea is one crucial piece that I would have introduced earlier in the life of Louder Than Silence (LTS). It’s easy to self-assess during times of big planning moments, like writing a business plan or creating budgets. Read more>>

Grant Emerson

If I were starting my professional career over today, I would advise my younger self to not try to “win the lottery” with my projects or businesses. Stories of entrepreneur’s success tend to lean towards high risk, high reward stories. As a people I think we love hearing stories like this where someone almost lost everything only to stick out the pain a little longer to create a paradigm shift. Read more>>

Cat Bohannon

Of course, hindsight is 20/20 and there are loads of things that I would do differently, but the one that stands out the most is how I would build my kit if I were starting over today. Read more>>

Juan Salinas

1. Have Manufactuing ready and with a solid contract. 2. Have a solid sales strategy Read more>>

Bobbie Mack

There are several things we would do differently if we were to start over again, We would invest in good mentorship and consultants in the restaurant field. Read more>>

Javier Gutierrez

I have always been very hard working although one of the things that I regret is not establishing the proper systems early on in my career. I was very busy producing, meeting clients, and talking to prospects however I was not being productive due to the fact that I didn’t have defined lead generation activities. Read more>>

Dae’l Pasco

Believe it or not, there’s a lot that can happen in a span of 35 years. Things are birthed, while others die. There’s technological advancement. Some bodies get better, while others get weaker. Climates and environments change. And mindsets grow or get worse. Read more>>