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.

Michael Gable Marynell

My field is very niche and small. I basically design the blueprint for what will be shot on camera or visualized in some way for presentation/viewing. I think if I were to start over, I may not go to a private art school to learn my trade. It’s expensive and harsh. Read more>>

Ester Shamba

If I could start over today, I would believe in myself more. I realize I spent precious time standing in my own way and letting fear stop me from growing. Looking back, most of my biggest fears never happened. The things that did go wrong were unexpected but absolutely fixable. All that waiting and hesitation were for nothing. Read more>>

Leslie Bailey

I would have done a few things differently if I were starting over today. I would have fired faster and hired slower. I would have trusted my own abilities more. I was scrappy regarding capital but in my second business (Maven Space, the coworking space), I overspent on the branding. Read more>>

Eronica Dew

I launched BES Solutions, Inc. without the benefit of valuable mentorship. Starting the business is the best decision I ever made, but there are a few things I wish I had known from the beginning. Read more>>