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.

Constance Jones

When I launched HJ Staffing, it was just me, sitting at my dining room table with a laptop, a phone, and a vision. No team, no admin support, just grit, faith, and long nights. I wore every hat imaginable: recruiter, sales, payroll, HR, even IT support when things broke down. Some days I’d be pitching a staffing contract in the morning and onboarding a temp by the afternoon. It was exhausting, but it grounded me in every part of the business. Read more>>

Madeline Reeves

For my first year in business, I was a team of 1 that grew to a team of 1.5 with the addition of a skilled assistant. For me, that first hire felt the hardest because at that point in time, I felt like I had to “do it all”. But the first month I had an assistant, and was able to have her take the lead with administrative tasks and things like scheduling, which wasn’t my strong suit, I made $10k for the first time in a month, and continued to going forward. The experience helped me see how vital it can be to hire someone, even if it’s just part-time to free you up to focus on what you’re best at and the work that aligns with your highest worth. Read more>>

Priscilla

The Artistry Beauty Studio was born out of an idea that God instilled in my heart in 2016 after getting certified in the art of Microblading. I always knew I wanted to have my own business one day, I just didn’t know it was going to be in my 40’s that the idea of being my own boss would come to fruition. Read more>>