Helping more people thrive doing what they love or are passionate about means helping more folks learn from those who came before them and so we asked successful entrepreneurs, artists and creatives to tell us what they would do differently, knowing what they know now, if they were starting over.

Erica Bonorden

I think the biggest difference I have made in my business this past year is making more effort toward personal and business connections, especially in regard to the wedding industry. When I first started photography I was improvising and navigating through a lot of grueling stuff on my own. I didn’t know who to ask for help or how to get ahead as a photographer. Read more>>

Danielle Desir Corbett

Launching a new podcast, I would strategically consider monetizing even before recording. I started monetizing my podcast, The Thought Card, out of necessity. I was burnt out and desperately wanted to hire an editor to remove time-consuming tasks from my plate. I do not recommend waiting. Read more>>

Cara West

Starting a business as a content creator and influencer is not as easy as it may seem on social media. There are so many hats a creator wears in a day from planning content, to managing and negotiating brand sponsorships, to communicating in a timely manner with their followers, building their community, and of course most importantly creating quality content for their audience. It can seem that some influencers and content creators have had overnight success but the reality is it takes years of to build a successful following and sustainable business. Read more>>

Jennifer Quintana

If I had the opportunity to start my business all over again I would t change a thing! My dedication and my hard work has brought me to where I am today. Everything has been in perfect timing. I do what I love! Read more>>

Jillian Lathan

If I could start over I would find a brokerage that aligned with my core values as a person and found a mentor sooner. When I was first getting started in real estate I chose a brokerage based on how much I had to spend monthly. After all, I had just spent thousands on getting my license and now to find out most brokerages charge monthly fees. Read more>>

Timeesha Duncan

The first thing I would do differently if I were starting over is to hire help. For some odd reason, I felt that I was supposed to do everything myself and was afraid to ask for help. I convinced myself that I couldn’t afford to hire someone to assist me. I became the everything in my business, the accountant, the graphic designer, the sales person, the marketer, the talent, the tech person, customer service, etc… Read more>>