Starting a business is hard because it’s a fight with yourself, an internal battle – gaining the courage to get started, etc. Scaling a business is different – the challenges you face are mostly external to yourself. Each challenge has a million mini-challenges. We wanted to create a space for conversations and stories around growth and scaling. Below, you’ll find stories and insights from successful entrepreneurs across a variety of industries and markets.

George Edison

I officially began my journey in 2017. After years of creative opportunities, I realized this was the path I wanted to pursue. I wanted to build something I could look back on and be proud of—moments captured in a way that truly reflected my perspective. The idea of freezing time, preserving a single moment that could last a lifetime, always fascinated me. Read More>>

Alison Haupt

The Myth of “Overnight Success”: My Very Real, Very Gritty, Very Human Climb People love the idea of overnight success—it’s cinematic and skips the chaos, the kids, and the relentless grind that actually build a business. When I launched my real estate career on the Central Coast, everyone told me the same thing: “It’ll take years to gain traction.” The problem? Read More>>

Mary Zeigler

I started my business in March of 2023. At that time, I was focused on attending craft shows and maker markets, selling ready-to-ship products like tumblers, cups, car coasters, and pens, alongside producing custom orders. The work was steady, and I generated revenue. Read More>>