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.
Timothy Butler
When I started out, it was just me and a 3D printer. Then I realized some of the files I was buying would also work with a laser, so I thought, “Why not?” and added a laser to the mix. From there, I discovered those same designs could be used for sublimation and vinyl, so I picked up those machines too and taught myself those skills. Read more>>
Alison Worsfold
If I could go back and start over in entrepreneurship, I would have taken the chance and started much sooner. For over a decade, I was locked into the “golden handcuffs” of a corporate job—from age 20 to 32. The pay, pension, and benefits were incredible, and while it had some positive impacts like skill development and providing financial stability and independence, the truth is I ultimately sold my soul to a place that didn’t spark my fire. I felt undervalued and the toll on my mental health was huge, and I stayed far longer than I should have. Read more>>
Shane Faye
I’m about 15 years into my career holding a camera and finding the right light. My number one thing I’d do differently looking back is take more risks. I’d film more. I’d shoot the things I want to work on. I’d write more. I’d shoot short films. I’d shoot documentaries. Things that I thought could be really good and inspiring, and just see how it turned out. I’d try things that I wasn’t sure about so I could figure out once and for all if it’s for me. Instead of wondering. I spent so much time wondering and wishing and honestly staying stuck. And to be totally frank, I need to take this advice and apply it to my life now! Read more>>
Samoa Blanchet
If I was starting over, the first thing I would do is actually get into ads as soon as possible. It took me like six or seven years to actually do ads because I thought I was too new to business to do it.
But yeah, if I was starting over from scratch, I would immediately create like a quick funnel and teach something that I know really well and understand really well, charge a low-ticket price like $20 or $25, and have ads going to that. And then in it, invite people to work with me. Read more>>
Diana George
If I were starting over today, the first and most important thing I would do differently is fully own and trust my gifts right from the beginning. It took me about four to five years to really believe in my ability to channel and provide angel and tarot readings confidently. During those early years, I was holding back because of fear, fear of the stigma around spiritual work, fear of being vulnerable in the public eye. But the truth is, my gifts were already being validated through referrals long before I officially launched my business. Read more>>
Dominique & Jenny Chisem
We started our business, our gym, with a structure that was handed down to us from a gym community locally in San Diego. We knew it would work. However, as our business develops we learned what works best is when we lead with authenticity. Dom has been involved in martial arts since he was 8 years old when he walked into a local gym and asked if he could train. Dom has his pulse on the fight community and has built relationships and friendships in and around San Diego. One of Doms strengths other than his passion for martial arts and the relationships he’s built, and his very high fight IQ, is his empathic approach. Read more>>