One of the most under-the-radar benefits of entrepreneurship is its ability to build fortitude and make the entrepreneur a more formidable person. Challenges – particularly the crazy, unexpected ones that take on a life of their own – build character and confidence. And the unexpected surprises to the upside, the crazy good moments offer a high that’s hard to reproduce elsewhere. The charm and the challenge of entrepreneurship is dealing with the crazy things that happen and so we’ve asked some fantastic business owners and leaders to share some of their stories with us below.

Jenny Ceron

A Vision Board Come True: The 60-Foot Balloon Installation About a year ago, in early August 2024, a church reached out to us as they were about to celebrate their 42nd anniversary and unveil a new expansion. They wanted a massive balloon installation for the occasion. Read more>>

Rika Igarta

There was a time when I had a client who came in for an energy reading regarding the loss of her dog. When she first arrived, she simply asked if I could do a general reading, and I had no idea what I was in for. Suddenly, I felt something biting me and heard a barking noise while I was talking to her. Read more>>

Kristine Citarella

On May 1st, 2023, I started what most people would call a dream job with steady pay and corporate benefits. But there was a catch. In the U.S., you have to work at a job for a full year before you qualify for maternity leave benefits. Soon after, I found out I was pregnant with my second son, due June 6th, 2024. Read more>>

Matthew Olivari

When I first started my business, a potential customer walked into our store and asked if we could embroider his logo on a polo shirt. I told him, “Absolutely, but first, let me rework your artwork.” The shirt he was wearing, with his logo already on it, was, to say the least, less than impressive. In those situations, you learn to walk a tightrope. Read more>>

Cristina Manwell

The absolute craziest thing we have dealt with so far was having to delay our grand opening due to a global pandemic. While the world seems to have settled down in some ways, the long term effects of what happened in 2020 has had a profound effect on everyone. Read more>>

Emily Barrett

The biggest weakness in my business is social media. As much as I love ‘bagstyle photography’ and creating bag authentication videos on YouTube, it’s hard to find time to do content creation consistently. So anytime a customer finds me on Instagram, I’m genuinely shocked. One day, to my surprise, I received a message request from the actress and singer Bella Thorne. Read more>>

james swanson

Printed and installed a 775lb hockey jersey for Vegas Golden Knights onto the Statue of Liberty in front of the New York New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Read more>>

Guillermo Ramirez-Garduno

We are an inner city Boxing Gym in Lexington, Kentucky we serve all walks of life and different children and adults ranging from beginners to professional athletes. We specialize in helping children to channel their energy into punching a boxing bag. Read more>>