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.

Kristin Brunk

Scaling up The Office Revision has been an incredible journey filled with hard work, strategic decision-making, and valuable lessons learned along the way. While it might seem like we achieved success overnight, the truth is that our growth has been a gradual process built on a solid foundation of dedication and perseverance. Starting Small: When I launched The Office Revision, I began with a handful of clients, working tirelessly to provide exceptional administrative support and project management services. I focused on building relationships and establishing a reputation for reliability and excellence. Word of mouth became our best marketing tool, and I was grateful for the clients who believed in our vision from the beginning. Read more>>

Zack Lucero

When my business first opened in 2021, it was quite small in scale. Initially, the shop had only five booths available, and I worked alongside my friend Nikki to manage the place. One of the significant challenges we faced was finding talented individuals who were interested in working with us. While the tattooing industry is highly saturated, it can be challenging to find truly skilled artists.When seeking a talented artist, several challenges may arise. Some artists may already own their own establishment and be content with their current situation, making them hesitant to join a smaller, emerging shop due to concerns about clientele. I encountered difficulties when hiring artists who lacked dedication, necessary skills, or caused unnecessary drama. To address these issues, I focused on developing our business’s social media presence and portraying ourselves as a larger establishment. Read more>>

Gaby Kloekke

It’s been quite a ride! About 10 years ago, my partner and I decided to jump into the furniture business with no real clue what we were getting into. We took the plunge by bringing one Dutch brand, Eichholtz, to the U.S. That meant packing up from Europe and heading straight to Miami, where we were starting from scratch. We didn’t know the market or have any connections in the industry (yet). We had to figure out everything—finding the right people to build our team, sorting out logistics, tackling warehousing, and building out a showroom and launching an e-commerce platform at the same time to showcase all the stunning furniture we were bringing in. Easier said than done. Read more>>

Liz Zipperer

I believe the only true way to “scale up” is to invest in the people you surround yourself with as well as the infrastructure your business requires. The day-to-day tasks must be able to run on their own without you holding on for dear life. Once I learned to trust others with my business, doors opened for me that I couldn’t have imagined. The “self-made” lie is just that – a lie. Someone held a door open for you, someone spoke your name in a room when you weren’t present, someone heard your need and worked on your behalf to provide opportunities for you. I am honored to have a Business Manager who cares deeply, a Marketing Team (Gradient: https://gradient-creative.com) who keeps me cool and so many other relationships that I truthfully could not survive without. The combination of learning to trust others and being a team player is a fail-safe! Read more>>