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.

Diane Carpenter

Knowing everything I know today about the wine business, and how long it takes to turn the vineyard we cultivated into a profit, I would have started this project 10 years earlier. The issue was, and it probably contradicts what I just said, we did not have the same amount of capital to finance ourselves 10 years earlier. Read more>>

Tara Whitaker

This is a very easy question for me to answer: I wouldn’t have tried to start my business by myself. It was the number one mistake I made when starting my freelance editing business. I’m an introvert at heart, and I have a difficult time asking for help. That combination can be a recipe for burnout, loneliness, and stress. It’s the reason why I’m so passionate about helping other freelance editors, especially those who are just starting out. Humans need community, and there are more ways than ever to find your people. It’s exactly why I started the Freelance Editors Club. Read more>>

Carol White

What would I do differently if I were to start MainBrows all over again? Ironically, I’ve often thought of this question prior to this interview. I’ve made many mistakes and have a few regrets in the three years I’ve built and managed MainBrows. The first. I wish I would’ve started sooner. Even without knowing everything about the industry. I wish I accepted my interest and desire for beauty early on and not let fear hinder me. One false belief was that the “beauty industry doesn’t make money and is inconsistent” Read more>>

Marley Braunlich

When I started my food blog, I did not have experience with SEO, food photography, recipe development, or growing a successful online business that gets consistent website traffic. I ended up researching and learning these skills “on the job” and I now know much more than when I started. Read more>>

Amanda Anglen

If I had the opportunity to start my business over again, knowing what I now know, I would not rely more on word of mouth but really market my business in any way. I would get involved in the community, hand out business cards and flyers. Although word of mouth is best advertisement, it is not the only way to advertise. I would have also hired a social media marketing agency sooner. Doing these things recently has changed my business in a positive way and I look forward to continuing these strategies as it is better late than never. Read more>>

Jesse Tack

Networking! It took me nearly 20 years in radio to realize that I was missing out on connecting with other professionals in my industry through networking. Now, to be fair, I knew that networking was a good idea, I just never thought that I would be able to pull it off in a way that would matter. Read more>>

Lucero Villa

I would definitely not book every Saturday, I’d leave at least one Saturday for me and my family to enjoy together. Read more>>