One of the best things about video games is the ability to restart – you can use your learnings to move faster and avoid obstacles. We often think about what we would do differently if we were starting over in business and we figured others probably think about this as well and so we asked the community to share their thoughts with us.

James Whittaker

If I were starting all over again, I’d launch a podcast that helps a specific audience solve a specific (and significant) problem. This would improve my communication skills, give me access to extraordinary people, create a content machine on autopilot, upskill my expertise, and build a strong foundation to grow my business. Read more>>

Ashleigh Evans

One thing I feel like success influencers and personal development coaches don’t walkabout enough is the identity change that comes with growing success. In Briana Wiest’s “The Mountain Is You,” there’s a concept that the human psyche will choose comfort over success, ultimately sabotaging any opportunity to be successful because of the discomfort. Read more>>

Klara Cu

If I could start over in my journey as a full-time entrepreneur, I’d focus more time nailing down WHO exactly I wanted to serve and which specific services catered to that person’s journey. My services felt scattered at first because I didn’t know exactly the Ideal Client I was trying to attract. Was it beginner business owners working by themselves?Advanced entrepreneurs trying to build a team? Read more>>

Adrian Tabb

If I were starting over in the beauty industry, I’d take more time to properly assess my strengths and what people value about my work so I would make more money more quickly and cut out the wasting of time to try to jump on every bandwagon. I’d definitely have a better plan of marketing and branding. Read more>>

Altona Lomax

If I were starting over I would procrastinate less and act more, cause your experiences are going to be your best teachers. I waisted a lot of time trying to see where I was going before I got there. I know now I can’t control everything, but I can make sure I do my part. At first I wanted to guarantee a outcome before I took the next step, instead of just doing the work. What I realized is you can’t base your work on results because, you have to do the work before you get the results. Read more>>

Josh Alston

If I were to start to over and just go back to the very beginning, I would just make sure to stay consistent on everything I do including things outside the business. I feel like when I started my clothing brand back in 2018 i honestly was in a dark space and had a negative mindset towards a lot of things, so I feel that also affected how I handled things in the beginning. Saying that if I had the mindset I had now back then, then a lot of things would definitely be different today. Honestly i’m no where near I want to be, but i’m still glad everything played out the way it did up until this point. Read more>>

Victoria Pennamon

I would have definitely focus on marketing, it’s not talked about enough that small businesses need to learn marketing. Whether is general marketing or social media marketing. General market like passing out business card and flyer. Social media marketing is the biggest thing in todays world. Being consistent on social media and using the right hashtags. I personally believe had I learned that then I’d be in a better place than I am now Read more>>

Shanita Nobles

If I were to start over, I would start with a plan, I Jumped with no vision and learned from mistake. Truth is if I planned and asked questions life in photography would have been much easier, I would’ve saved money and time. Read more>>

Tii Davis

I would take my time and not try and rush into being the best Ana I would’ve bought more affordable products. Read more>>