We love contrarians. We love hearing unique view points and so one of our favorite things to ask folks is for them to tell us something they believe that most people in their industry disagree with. Check out some of those responses below.

Natalie Puglisi

As an attorney, most people have preconceived ideas about how we run our business and what advice we would “typically” give. This is such a barrier to entry for most online entrepreneurs when they think about working with an attorney to get their legal in place… the cost will be too high, they will probably charge too much, they’ll tell me I need to set up all these things and I’m not ready to do so. Read more>>

Alex Walsh

I think it’s time we bring back the Renaissance woman!! My whole life I’ve felt the narrative pushed has been: find something that pays well and dedicate your life to doing it.
I’ve known I was a creative for a long time, so entering the real world was tough- how do I get by and HOW do I pick something for the rest of my life? I started out in music theatre and felt that connection right away, but even there, doing something I loved, that narrative of one study per customer kept coming back to haunt me. I had other passions and goals in life and didn’t know how I could do it all. Read more>>

LAQUINTA MAGWOOD

It’s my belief that many people have an issue with pricing in the industry. This often stems from a lack of proper research into the services they’re seeking. When this occurs, individuals may not know how to respond and could cave to potential clients’ attempts to strong-arm them into lowering their rates to secure business. I recall a time when several potential clients inquired about my services and expressed interest. However, when I quoted them a price, they attempted to negotiate a lower rate. I gave in once, but I felt terrible afterward. I realized that my actions made me appear desperate and undermined my professionalism. Read more>>