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.

Lindsey Coffelt

Building relationships and learning to network! I wish we would have gotten branded apparel and business cards, joined and attended networking events and meetings as soon as we decided to open our store. Read more>>

Joseph Kincaid

If I had to start things I’d over I’d do almost everything differently. I opened my business when I was 21 years old, and at that age one has surely yet not matured enough to probably operate a business. Read more>>

Lino Yi

So I just closed my restaurant. I was heartbroken but at the same time a giant weight has been lifted from my shoulders. It’s like leaving a toxic relationship. I remember it fondly but it wasn’t always happy. Read more>>

Matthew Chung

If I had the opportunity to start everything all over again, the main thing I would do is get into community quicker. I would seek out and surround myself with people that share the same interests and values as me. Read more>>

Jordan Knight

If I could go back in time and start over again, I don’t think I’d change a thing with the learning and experiences, I believe so much of what I do now with my business was shaped by those beginning stages, however I’d learn how to be a bit more confident in myself and my worth. Read more>>

Kierra Castleberry

To be honest, starting over from scratch, I would have taken social media 10x more seriously. As we can see today, those who stuck it out are on top. Read more>>

Iesha Williams

In many ways, I AM starting over – 2023 was a challenging year for me personally and professionally. The Salty Heifer Co. suffered a massive cyber attack at a crucial time that weakened us finacially and professionally; Read more>>

Breana Blake

If i were starting over in business I’d focus more on community and how to create templates of my knowledge. Read more>>