Establishing your own firm or practice is an incredibly daunting task. From myriad of legal and regulatory hurdles to the financial and career related risks, professionals who choose to start their own firm have to overcome so much and so we wanted to reach out to those who’ve done it successfully for advice, insight and stories.

Stephanie Vaught

I established Social Money Finance in April 2018 as a side hustle. I was still working full time and wanted to begin teaching financial literacy classes on the side. While I had been a financial coach for 3 years at the time, I had actually never TAUGHT a class. I had no website, business cards, social media, or fancy marketing. Read more>>

Jennifer Grinke

I knew I wanted to start my own firm and be in charge while also practicing law. I wanted to be a leader and understand exactly what was always happening with the company. I also saw this as an opportunity to create a healthy work life balance aspect to the job, especially since this field allocates you to dedicate hours on end. Read more>>

Lyndsey Murray

I had to quit my full time steady job in order to make time to start my own practice, and it was one of the most nerve wracking times of my life because there’s never a guarantee that it will work out. I had to figure out how to market myself, how to create a website, and how to get clients. I also had to network with other professionals in the area to establish myself as a legitimate Sex Therapist in the area. Read more>>

Brooklen Farley

Before Kind Body Therapy became a mobile massage practice, my co-creator, Morgan Goree, and I spent a few months brainstorming the purpose of Kind Body Therapy and what we want our practice to look like in 5 to 10 years. Through that process, we developed the philosophy of wanting to help people manage their chronic stress and pain through massage therapy and chiropractic care. I currently run the brand and practice, while Morgan is finishing his doctorate in chiropractic. Read more>>

Kathleen Smith

First and foremost find a mentor! A great business mentor will really help set you up for success. I was lucky enough to find a business mentor that has a business model pretty close to what I was thinking of, and he already had a formal business program to enroll in. If a formal mentorship program doesn’t exist in the line of work/business you want, find someone as close as you can and just talk to them, Read more>>

Jordan Madison

I had been working at a group practice for a little over two years when the idea to begin my own practice first came to me. At first the idea was a small one. I was turning 26 soon, knew I would be kicked off of my mom’s health insurance, and would need to make some more money. Read more>>

Simone Hunt

I have opened two businesses in the past two years. The first business was my Style Coaching business The Style Wellness Group, LLC in which I help millennial women entrepreneurs gain style clarity. I recently opened up a Private Practice for Psychotherapy The H.U.N.T ( Hope, Unity, Nurture, and Transformation) Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC in which I assist young adults with managing depression, anxiety, self-esteem and life transitions. Read more>>

Kristen Lorenz

Looking back I can’t believe I launched my private practice when I did because we were early into an 8-month deployment. I was working nights and weekends as a transplant coordinator and also caring for a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old alone. For some reason, though, I was motivated and driven and KNEW it was the time. Read more>>

Christie Davis

I began my career in birth work in 1999. I worked as a doula and midwife assistant working my way into certification as a midwife in 2013. I have been in private practice ever since. However, the long hours, on call 24/7 lifestyle and burnout of private practice had me wondering how to make my time in this field more sustainable. Read more>>

Gina Gatlin

I had a job as a corporate finance manager and I was doing everything I set out to do. I spent years climbing the corporate ladder and doing work that I felt made me important. I decided to get my 200-hour yoga teacher certification and from that moment on, I was committed to my personal growth. I took on more training exploring energy working, healing modalities, and coaching to gain even deeper knowledge about myself and what made me tick. Read more>>

Bobbi Meyers

STARTING Brown Meyers BROKERS LLC has been thee most rewarding experience of my life. After two decades in the Real Estate industry, and reaching the glass ceiling at several big box firms, my family and I decided to start a Real Estate Brokerage. I obtained my Brokers License, secured an office and got to work building a team. Read more>>

Andrea Testa

I have always loved working with youth! Coming from a background in pediatric specialties, athletics, and first response as a firefighter, I wanted to find a way to combine my passions and have a greater impact, thus, Team Testa Wellness was born. Read more>>