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.

Patience Kaysee Saydee

If I were to start over, I would select a different major in undergraduate studies. I chose generic majors because I was misinformed that I needed a certain major to attend law school. However, you can enter law school with any major. I would have chosen to instead major in a practical field like Engineering or Information Technology. Those majors would have allowed me to be a better candidate in the work field, especially after graduating from law school. Read more>>

Claudia Gamarra

If I was to start over, I would of began my career studying skincare/permanent makeup. I was eight months of my time and had spent thousands of dollars on cosmetology school before I realized I wanted to focus on skincare. I wanted to be the best at one thing and I felt cosmetology was too big of a focus for me to succeed in the health and beauty industry. Read more>>

Tanya Walker

That’s a great question! Honestly, I would’ve taken some 1 on 1 courses on how to start a successful nonprofit business. This would’ve saved me time and money when it came to doing somethings that I did backwards. I would’ve taken more leadership courses. Because, I feel becoming a great leader isn’t something that’s developed naturally. You’ve to be able to learn how to adapt to so many personalities. You’ve to agree to disagree. You’ve to learn to look at the big picture and not go tunnel vision. Read more>>

Christine Drown

If I was starting over I would tell myself that you cannot make everyone happy. When I first started I would let clients have services at a lower price to make them happy. In the end I was losing out. So I would tell my younger self you are worth it charge your worth. Read more>>

Jasmine Franklin

Hi there! My goodness it feels so good to back in front of H-Towns readers! Let’s press rewind for a minute and go back in time. We all know the saying if I knew what I know now I would X, Y and Z, and that statement couldn’t be any far from the truth let me tell you. But, when we start envisioning that grand idea and tack it on our vision board, let’s be honest we get so eager to jump right into it that we dive in headfirst. The most important thing I would do differently is RESEARCH! in my Aretha Franklin voice. Read more>>

Clavia Howard

If I were starting over I would immediately focus on a specific niche. Being a generalist can take up a lot of time, resources, and money trying to learn everything. Specializing in a niche allows you to perfect your craft and become the resident expert. When I started my business I was being all things to all people. I was basically all over the place. When I started focusing on group travel I realized I was pretty good at it and dedicated my efforts to perfecting that skill while fulfilling a need of customers who needed assistance. Read more>>