Almost every entrepreneur has had to decide whether to take the leap now or wait– perhaps they wanted to acquire more capital, experience or connections. Given how common this predicament is, we asked some successful business owners to reflect back on whether they wish they had started sooner or waited for a better time.

Becca Hoover

First and foremost I have to say that I always believe whatever path you take in life, there was a purpose for that and that’s where God wanted you to be. Read more>>

Elena De Luca

I started my creative studio back in 2020. I was 33 years old and finally felt ready to pursue a creative career. From a young age I always knew I was destined to live my life as a creative but I didn’t quite know how to go about it. Read more>>

Jacqueline Anthony

When I have a long work week, I often think about what my life would look like if I started my business sooner. But realistically, I know it wasn’t the right time. Read more>>

Ashle Journet

I wouldn’t change anything about my journey to starting my business. I believe that everything happens in God’s timing. I launched my business, The Candidate Advocate Resume Writing Services, LLC, in March 2023. Read more>>

Kristin Gaspar

I started to get the idea of having my own business when I was pregnant with my first child. I was a teacher and loved it but knew it would be hard to go back and be away from son. Read more>>

Diamond Hutchinson

If I could go back in time, I would not have started my business sooner. I officially opened my Childcare Center in 2023, and I could not imagine doing it any earlier. Read more>>

Maria Consuelo Gonima

I’m happy to say that I would have started my business exactly when I did. It basically happened on a lark. The moment moved me into declaring I was going out on my own. Read more>>

Karen Miller

In hindsight, it truly feels like the launch of my business, Homegrown Gardens, was divinely timed. I had the concept of a turn-key garden business that offers custom designs, raised bed construction, organic plants and education several years prior to launching in the Spring of 2020. Read more>>

Ashley Moore

I 100% wish I had started my business sooner. When I was young it never really occurred to me that I could own my own business. I assumed I would grow up, have a family, and stay home with my kids because that’s the way I was raised to see things. Read more>>

Tessa Resko-Kingsley

I think my creative endeavors found me at just the right time. I was going through a dramatic shift in my personal life and learning to cope with a new normal following shut down. Read more>>

Tammy Lynn-King

Many days I wish I could have started my business as it is now sooner, however, when I really think about it, it has all come as it should have. Read more>>

Bradley Palermo

We started Val Barber in 2022 after I had already been in the business for nearly 20 years. I think it was the right time. I pull a lot from my previous experience working for others in management and as a barber. Read more>>

Carlos Garbiras

Yes, I look at other artists who have found their calling early on and I feel a little “compare and despair” energy. But if I truly look at my journey, I believe nothing could’ve happened any other way. Read more>>