Growing and scaling a business is hard and we wanted to hear from business owners who have successfully scaled a business. Below, you’ll find our conversations on scaling with some very talented and insightful folks.

Julie Reisler

Growing and scaling my business has taken time, and many twists and turns before realizing my main offering. I graduated a decade ago with a master’s degree in health & wellness coaching from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. I was a single mom at the time and after falling in love with the transformative work of coaching, I chose to finally leave my corporate day job (benefits, Read more>>

Zharia Jackson

Having my own business has been a JOURNEY, okay! When I think about it, I honestly don’t count any hurdle or obstacle as a setback because everything has literally been apart of THE PROCESS! I feel like many business owners don’t discuss the nitty gritty realities of starting a business! Read more>>

Kevin T. Robertson (KTR)

From the beginning, I was struggling my ass off as strictly an average run-of-the-mill motivational speaker because I didn’t know any better. We all have to come from somewhere. My “somewhere” start was a place called simplicity. I was passionate about speaking and I knew I could always influence people with my words. Read more>>

Toria Wallace

I love this question so much and I agree 100%; I think people will see someones success but not completely understand the process it took to get there. One thing I love about myself is my transparency so I have always been completely open and honest about my journey as a real estate professional. Read more>>

Donnell Mann

Mannnnn, how did I scale up? The truth is, it started with a lot of prayer, faith and consistency. You are so right when you say it does not happen over night. I remember me and my wife praying every night asking God to give us the strength and determination it will take to be successful. Read more>>

Zayne Spirit

Soul Drive Global began with a focus on providing services through my intuitive abilities and intentional, holistic products such as relaxing sugar scrubs, third eye clearing toothpaste, high vibrational herbal smoke blends, etc. Read more>>

Randi Coffman

With tons of patience, moving on gut feelings, and education. I spend all of my free money on staying up to date of newest techniques and services. You can not level up or scale up without a drive to learn more. The industry changes quick and always for the best. You need to stay relevant to grow. Read more>>

Carrita Tanner Cloud

Scaling a business is not for the faint at heart. But, as a Systems Strategist, before we talk about scaling, we must talk about the difference between growth and scale. See, many people confuse the two but there is a major difference in each, although components of it look the same. Read more>>

Lionel Felix

in the spring of 2017 we almost crashed the business. We had a ton of work and were super busy but we never knew if we were truly profitable, by how much? We had money in the bank but what does that money MEAN? Is it profit? Is it not enough to cover open work? Read more>>

Jennifer (Denise) Ortiz

Dneecey’s started as a way to make a little extra money for my family when we really needed it. I’ll never forget my fiancé and I staying up til like 3 in the morning cutting out sticker labels and preparing for my first event. Read more>>

M D

My entire life I’ve had a passion to do something different. I’ve always had a gift of gab and from a very young age I knew I could dominate in sales. Paying my way through college I worked 3 jobs. I was hungry and thirsty for success. While attending a historically black university my passion grew for kicks and this is where it all began. Read more>>

Tabitha Zapata

We’ve been a very active player in this industry the last 6 years. Growing, expanding, moving and all those desirable adverbs that business owners often crave. Since our first exposure on Voyage Magazine we have grown 300% plus. At a minimum, we have tripled in almost all areas. It’s been great but hard as hell too! Read more>>

Staci Glover

Believe it or not, I knew nothing about baking when I made my first cake. I was a young momma with a job that wasn’t really making ends meet and I had a little boy who was getting ready to have his first birthday. Read more>> 

Michael Brewster

One of my businesses gives the best example I can think of. When (my wife Cheryl and I) bought the Martial Arts School from my Instructor when he had to move, it had ~ 30 students. Now we have 2 schools ,over 200 students and looking to open a 3rd school soon. Read more>>

Brandon Palmore

I think the best way for me to describe how I scaled up, is the answer nobody really wants to hear and that’s I worked my ass off. I had a vision and idea of where I wanted to and how I wanted to grow my business, and I knew it was going to take persistence and making sure the right people were on board with me to help grow that success. Read more>>

David Van Auken

How did we scale up, PIVOT. Sometimes you never know what process will work or what the people will respond too. Pivot, listen to the people and work your ass off. Read more>>

Christopher Sambursky

How did I scale up? This is probably the question I get asked the most. A lot of people see the success, but don’t see the hard work and long ass hours you sacrifice to grow not just your business, but a brand. I’m very stubborn and I hate to fail with a passion. I’m very unorthodox when it came to my own personal growth. Read more>>

Alexis Wood

I was able to scale my business up pretty quickly by using rangeme.com they are a company they allow you to directly apply with various retailers who are looking to increase their vendors and inventory options. I utilize the platform was able to get my skincare line in a online store in New Jersey as well as on walmart.com in the past. Read more>>

Damian Dickson

Firstly I must say, there is a lot more scaling to go. However for me it has been very important that I take advantage of every opportunity. Personally I feel like no opportunity is too small or too big. One day I’d show my work in a gallery or museum and the next day I’ll show at a café or coffee shop. Read more>>