We speak with so many brilliant folks across dozens of industries and when those folks happen to be working for someone else, sometimes we can’t help but wonder why they aren’t working for themselves. How do folks decide between joining a firm or starting their own? We posed the question to the community and have shared some of their responses below.

Shawn Stariha

In the past 30 years, we have built and managed three Minnesota businesses in other service industries. In 2019, Shawn was given the opportunity to start and run a glass company, in Wisconsin, under the umbrella of an established automotive restoration business Read more>>

Kayla Shurson

I never thought I would own a business. When I was asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” – I didn’t know the exact answer, but I totally pictured myself in the corporate world. Read more>>

Brenda Kirk

Having worked in the banking industry, I witnessed firsthand the stark mindset gap in various demographic areas. This disparity deeply resonated with me, especially as I observed the under served communities in my own neighborhood grappling with financial challenges due to a lack of financial literacy. Read more>>