Are you happy running your own firm? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to be at someone else’s firm? These are the questions we posed to some of the brightest folks we know and we’ve shared highlights below.

Kali Lamarine

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Being an entrepreneur means taking the initiative to create, manage, and grow a business. It involves identifying opportunities, taking calculated risks, and being resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges. As entrepreneurs, we’re innovative, passionate, and motivated to solve problems, aiming to create value and make a positive impact through our products or services. Ultimately, entrepreneurship is about turning ideas into reality and navigating both successes and setbacks along the way. It’s exciting and exhausting. On those days where everything seems to go wrong and the pressure is stacked, I find myself dreaming of the days when I was working for someone else. Read more>>

Stacey Taylor

Starting my own firm has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. It’s a journey that has tested my resilience, challenged my creativity, and constantly pushed me to grow. When I made the decision to take the leap, I already had a strong foundation of business acumen from previous experiences, but I knew I would need to continuously sharpen my technical skills to deliver the best possible outcomes for my clients. This leap meant stepping into roles that stretched beyond my comfort zone, evolving into a strategist, leader, and mentor. Read more>>

Ashley Mclaurin

I’ve had the opportunity to work for other owners and I think with anything when you’re an outsider looking in, you can see what you would do differently. Finding ways that you could help your own team grow through a loving and encouraging environment where everyone on your team feels equal and their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed were definitely at the top of the priority list when we were considering opening our agency. Read more>>