Being a business owner isn’t easy. There are amazing highs, but the lows are often quite intense as well. Somedays it feels like the problems never stop – regardless of how much success you achieve. The problems just grow, evolve, morph. So we asked business owners if they sometimes wonder what it would be like to just have a regular job and have shared some of the highlights below.

Lupita Adams

I’m really happy as a business owner. I love that sense of accomplishment, the feeling of getting things done, and seeing my ideas come to life.

Every once in a while, I do wonder what it would be like to have a 9-5 job, but that thought only sticks around for about 5 minutes. I love the freedom of creating on my own terms. Read More>>

Barry Ritson

I am happier as a business owner, but there are moments when the demands of the role make me wonder what it would be like to have a simpler, more predictable life. One of those moments hit me on an 11-hour flight back to LAX from Barcelona. The trip had been chaotic yet rewarding, filled with the highs and lows of managing a major project with The DPL, involving over 100 players and 200 family members. It was a true testament to the impact of what we do, but it also came with its fair share of challenges. Read More>>

Mikey Medina

My favorite part of the business side is wearing my uniform–it makes me feel like a superhero. So yes, I am very happy and satisfied with my role as a business owner. Selecting the design and color of one’s uniform is harder than you think, it’s a representation of who I am and what we do as a company. If I had a regular job, the responsibility of a company and its employees wouldn’t be mine. As the owner, I hope to create a positive brand. Read More>>

Brenda Garcia

When I started Events by BBG I had a regular full time , a 9 to 5 job. I did both Wedding planning and my “day job” full time for almost 5 years. I decided to leave that job one day after I applied for a completely remote position and ended up not getting it. I can whole heartedly say , I am completely happier being a business owner and being on my own. I don’t think I would be able to do this , the way I do it with a regular job and I would also be miserable at a regular job . I really truly enjoy planning weddings. Read More>>

Gerina Jade’ Davis

It’s a great and relatable question, one I’ve been reflecting on deeply. As a business owner, I do feel freer and more at peace in terms of how I spend my time and energy. There’s this incredible sense of autonomy that comes from building something that aligns with your purpose, values, and unique vision. But that freedom also has its challenges—it reveals growth areas that, when you’re working for someone else, might not feel as pressing. Read More>>