Do you remember your first hire? There is so much that goes into building a company, but few things matter as much the quality of the team you assemble. Given the immense importance of team building, we wanted to create a series where we ask entrepreneurs who have been there and done that, to share their stories and lessons with the community.

Karina Ramos

When I first started my business, I was a one-women show and I actually loved it! I was so enthralled by the entire concept of bringing my vision to reality that being in the midst of the chaos is actually how I learned how to hire effectively for my business when the time was right. Read more>>

Ebony Bailey

Happy Feet Plus bounce houses did have employees from day one. We hired youths from friends and family children. I also have a teenage son who is currently 14 years old but started working at 11 years old. Read more>>

Whitney Frasier

Running a nonprofit you must have a Board of Directors. Starting my organization I decided to implement my friends in positions that I believed they would flourish in due to their day to day realm of work. Read more>>

Monique Essel-Paige

Starting out I really loved cooking and a lot of people with contact me for events to cook for them so after a couple of years of cooking for family and friends, I decided that I wanted to start a catering business. Read more>>

Tiki Carpenter

My business slowly build a brand and a team a year later after business was conducting. My business consist of interviewing for hairstylist, estheticians, lash techs, dance instructor, team lead, administrative assistant, barber, hair braiders, host, business partner and more. Read more>>