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.

Ryan Raham

If I were to start over today I would network more. I would spend more time in marketing. One thing that many writers do is hone their writing craft, which is absolutely necessary, however if you don’t network and market your work then no one will read it. You must work on getting as many eyes and the right eyes on you and your work. Read more>>

Darathy Chheang

If I had a chance to start over I would definitely put myself out into the community. I grew up very shy and lacked confidence in everything I did. Forcing myself to go out to shows and shoot photos helped me gain confidence along with network skills. Networking definitely was a big key part of my journey. I got the ball rolling when I started reaching out to individuals with similar interest. Read more>>

Mica L Anders

If I had the chance to start my business journey all over again, the first thing I’d change is not going at it alone for so long. I’d actively seek out mentors and engage with others who have successfully built their businesses. There’s immense value in learning from those who’ve already navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship. Read more>>

Susan Apgood

I started my first company at the age of 26. I was very hesitant to reach out for help when I needed it. I thought it was a sign of weakness, and that if I reached out for help, people would think I did not know what I was doing or they would not take me seriously. As I grew my business and advanced my career, I understood that asking for help is a sign of strength. Read more>>

Maya Martin

Although this is still just the beginning, if I was to start my entrepreneurial career over today, I would have started sooner. Read more>>

AJ Hicks

One thing I would definitely do different, is find a good Business Coach, and hire them. One of the greatest misconceptions is that, hiring a Business Coach expensive and cost too much. And nothing could be be further from the Truth. When in actuality, these days because of market saturation, as well as the fact that, there are some of us Business Coaches realize not only the need for us in the marketplace, but also that the average person can’t afford expensive prices. And we want to help the average person as well as those who are financially well off. Read more>>

Ron Placone

First, in college I would’ve taken a film class or two. As someone who fell into the content world with online video and most recently with my first feature film, it would’ve been great to know a little bit more about filmmaking than I did starting out. During the lockdown in 2020 I took an online filmmaking class which was great and I still re-visit it from time to time. Read more>>

Jessica Clark

I have been in business for about 6 years and if I were to start all over again, knowing what I know now, I would most definitely structure my business properly first. When I started out, I had no idea on how to start or run a business. I just knew what I wanted and did it. I learned along the way and made plenty of mistakes. Read more>>

Dee Willis

If I had to start all over again, I would focus more on building an audience first, and everything around that goal before ever creating or presenting a product or service. Read more>>

Mat Dann

I grew up in a home when something good happened we’d celebrate with a bash and drink our faces off. When something bad happened we would greave while numbing our pain, momentarily, by drinking or faces off. As I grew a little bit older the drinking off of the faces would go pretty much go hand in hand with any and all activities – dinner, the movies, sporting events, camping, vacations, funerals, weddings, promotions, a long at work day, laid off, etc. Read more>>