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.

Jennifer Doan

In my experience, my happiness as a business owner is not linear. My happiness as a business owner has definitely been the least consistent factor in the last 4 years. Fortunately, there have been more highs than lows. Read more>>

Ken Frazier

I am happy as a business owner, even though it has its challenges. I served our country honorably for 27+ years in the U.S. Army and I retired after my years of service. I did 1 year of teaching and coaching, followed by several years of community service work. Read more>>

Caty Dover

Am I happier as a business owner? Most days, yes, though I’d be lying if I said the thought of a steady 9-to-5 with PTO and someone else footing the mental load hasn’t crossed my mind once or twice. Read more>>

Alice Kao

I can honestly say I love being a business owner. I love the freedom, the impact I get to have on the world, and the career opportunities we’re creating at Sender One—not just for me, but for hundreds of people who have chosen climbing as their path. Read more>>

Jake Lucero

I ask myself this question everyday. Not if I am happier, but did I make the right decision to become a business owner. For my wife and I, we really poured everything we had into starting this business. Read more>>

Lucas Tanthorey

Like anyone, I’ve had moments where the day-to-day can wear you down. That’s true in any job. The difference is, when you’re building something of your own, the work has a bigger purpose than just collecting a paycheck. Read more>>