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.

CHAD MAUPIN

If I could start over, knowing what I know now, I would have listened to my instincts about myself more fully sooner. I’ve always had a good vision for who I am creatively and what works with illustration and design but I didn’t trust myself or commit the way I should have. Read more>>

Juan Flores Mena

By working and socilizing with my head down Read more>>

Aaron Golematis

1. I would have been quicker to join communities. 2. Would not have spent as much money on gear. Read more>>

Dr. LaDonna Stone

Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to own my own business. It started with wanting to own a private practice. Then a tattoo shop. Then a homeless shelter. I simply wanted to be a business owner. I figured if I had an interest in something, that could be a business idea. Read more>>

Stacy Griffin

Well hindsight is always 20/20 right? There are things I have done that I would just skip and get right to the products I offer now of course. I started out wanting to learn how to sew and then thought I could make a little extra money doing it so I actually started with home decor type items, like cloth napkins. Read more>>