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.

Kristen Wood

The number one thing that got me from zero to the first major goal I set for myself was simply perseverance. I think you really have to stick with things even when it feels like you are not making progress or you have lost confidence in yourself. Many people give up before reaching their goals. Life is about change; things will always change. Read more>>

Berna Pardue

Scaling up from my home business was hard. Trying to keep up with the ever-growing demand and seeing my little sewing side gig blossom into a full blown bridal alterations business convinced me that taking risks is necessary to grow! My business background wants to see growth year after year, but was growing really possible at the stage I was at? Read more>>

Terez Balboa

I scaled up by staying consistent, learning what works, and building community. When the economy shifted, I realized my original audience’s spending habits changed, so I had to adjust. Instead of trying to reach everyone, I rebranded and started focusing on people who still valued investing in themselves — creatives, entrepreneurs, and small brands who wanted quality content and growth. Read more>>

Pamm La’Vazquez

Everything started with an idea, with a dream, with the idea of doing something more from just normal life. I started learning and working about the music industry when i was about 14 years old, i was a roadie in different events, assistant and production worker. Read more>>

Valeriia Paseka

My Scaling Up Story My journey in art began in early childhood. I drew everywhere and all the time, and I knew very quickly that this was what I wanted to dedicate my life to. That feeling only grew stronger over the years — I simply cannot imagine myself without art. Read more>>

Guiliano Raso

In scaling up, it all started when i started making my own social media. I post on all platforms today from 3-10 times a day. 3/4 years ago a cheesecake video changed my life. two days after the video posted we had 147 people in line. Read more>>

Alexus Clark

I scaled up in my business by being more confident in my brand, finding my niche and surrounding myself with people who believed in my dream and also theirs. Read more>>

Jaden Lamar

When it comes to how we scaled Lux Valet, it wasn’t an overnight success. It was really about consistently going above and beyond for our customers. From day one, we focused on doing the little things that weren’t necessarily part of our job description. For instance, we’d help venues with tasks like bringing in inventory if they had a delivery, or even giving a guest a ride home if they needed it. We didn’t just park cars; we became an extension of the venue’s hospitality, helping coordinate with their staff and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Read more>>