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.

Monique Cabelka

There was a lot of intentional strategies when it came to scaling up my business. For one, it was definitely hardwork that paid off in the end! Many photographers recommend someone starting be second shooting. I went a step ahead of that and started associate shooting other weddings for various large companies. One things to take into consideration, when taking on associate work, it is not about the pay, it’s about the experience. Read more>>

Panther Cordts

It all started with the pandemic. At that point in time the event had been around for 3 years and had a monthly residency at Las Rosas in Miami. It was gaining a name and traction. For me it was more of a side hustle that made me a little extra money and was a way for me to have my own party every month, so I had fun with it. I was still working full time as a server in a restaurant but then covid hit and everything stopped. Read more>>

David Stevens

I recently decided to scale up by raising funds via investment crowdfunding at Wefunder.com/IGWorks. I thought it would be the perfect time to discuss scaling up, and why I chose investment crowdfunding to help do so. Now that IGWorks® has developed a product that people love and a brand that people trust, it’s time to scale. Scaling, for IGWorks® means developing new products, introducing the brand to new markets, and creating further brand and product awareness. Read more>>

Alandria Lloyd

This is such an important topic because unfortunately, people really believe in a such thing as an “overnight success.” What appears to be an overnight success is years of planting (investing in yourself as well as your business) and plowing (advancing by strategically partnering and collaborating with others). I was an entrepreneur for 10 years before diving into full-time entrepreneurship. There were many exhilarating highs and extreme lows. Read more>>

Brittany Thornton

I started making candles in my kitchen back in 2020, that progressed to selling at local craft shows, expos and farmers markets. In October 2021, two days before Halloween, I opened my first ever brick & mortar storefront. I moved out of candlemaking in my kitchen and instead I now make candles in my workshop in the back of the shop. My shop also carries locally made items like bathbombs (some with a hidden crystal surprise inside!), Tea, Crystal jewelry, home decor, tarot and Oracle cards, sages and other metaphysical items. I also carry an assortment of raw and tumbled crystals. Read more>>