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.

Michelle Maney

If I had to start again I would have to figure out exactly what I want and need for my business. Being a photographer that would mean deciding what kind of photos I want to shoot and what services I need to help maintain my business. (Websites, social media, etc.) Read more>>

Samantha Adams

If Sam from 5 years ago was staring me in the face, with no business and working a poorly paying corporate job, I would tell her one thing: You’re afraid, I know. But that’s the best time to take the leap. This fear of failure held me back from chasing my dreams for a long time. It followed me into business as well. I was afraid to fail, afraid of what others would think, and afraid of confrontation. Read more>>

Kainen DuBose

If i could change anything it would be to follow through and stay consistent no matter how blurry the path might look. I’ve ventured from my original expertise many times in hopes of maybe figuring things out a different way, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing but it takes a way from the bigger picture. Read more>>

Briana Ross

If I were starting over, there’s honestly a lot I would do differently. I wouldn’t have been so nervous to show up online and share my expertise, and I would focus on one to three core services instead of feeling like I needed to offer everything in order to book clients. Read more>>

Casharee Smith

If I were starting over, I would definitely join mentorship groups prior to launching my business, that way I would be learning from likeminded individuals and other boutique owners and know what actions to take/not take to ensure a successful launch. Read more>>

Julia Salvia

I did start over. After being solely a beauty creator for over 10 years, I decided to reinvent my content to focus on self-love. If you we’re to ask me if I would start 10 years ago focusing on self-love, I’d think you were crazy. I wasn’t in a position to be so vulnerable and open with my own self-love journey. Read more>>

Andre Williams

If I were starting over I wouldn’t!!!!! I wouldn’t do anything different at all. I love my progress; I trust my process just wanting to get there faster for me takes away everything that was worth it. The growth the lessons what you can give out now that you lived it. I didn’t have capital, relationships and connections. I broke as H E double hockey sticks with a best friend ha-ha. Read more>>