When businesses are covered in the media, often there is a lot of focus on the initial idea, the genesis moment. Then they almost brush over the middle part – the scaling up part – and arrive at how big and awesome the business is today. It makes for a fun read or in the case of a movie or show an entertaining watch, but it’s also a missed opportunity. The middle part – the scaling up part is where so many small business owners get stuck. It’s the part so many of us need more guidance with and so we wanted to get conversations going on the topic of scaling up.

Gaye M Adams

I don’t run a massive business; I’m just a solo artist building my career one piece at a time. Over the years, I’ve met many people who want to turn their passion for art into a thriving career but don’t know where to begin. I was in the same boat at first, so I turned to marketing experts for guidance.

Through their advice and my own determination, I went from earning around $20K in my early days to hitting a six-figure income. The key? Taking marketing my business seriously and making it a priority. Read more>>

Carolina Campuzano

When I discovered my passion for working with balloons, I knew I wanted to become the best. Creativity has always come naturally to me, but I also understood the importance of learning from others. So, I immersed myself in the world of balloon industry, following experienced artists on Instagram and taking lessons from various instructors.

That journey eventually led me to The Balloon King—a true master of the craft. He not only trained me exceptionally well but also invested in me in ways I never expected. His mentorship has been invaluable, and today, I’m proud to call him one of my best friends. Read more>>

Jen Hosey

Scaling Times Ten Design wasn’t an overnight success—it was the result of 2 years of refining my process, building relationships, and making strategic investments. In the beginning, I staged homes with a small amount of inventory and rented the large furniture from outside companies. This limited my bandwidth and control significantly. Read more>>