When times are good it’s easy to feel like entrepreneurship is the only path for you, but what about the times when your hit with multiple crises at once? We wondered if all entrepreneurs have moments when they wonder whether they should have gone with (or stuck to) a more standard job where they worked for someone else.

Sheree Trask

As a solopreneur, there have been plenty of times I’ve questioned whether or not I should just do the “easy” thing and join a team to share my gifts via an established organization. However, as any other rebel-hearted entrepreneur can attest, the idea of having a boss with rules and a set schedule has never been appealing to me. I love the freedom that being my own boss brings, including being fully in charge of who I work with, time to travel and charging my worth (this used to be a hard one for me to comprehend and receive). Read more>>

Alex Medvick

Long story short – I’m so much happier as a business owner! That being said, there are so many ups and downs that come along with it. In the past year I’ve donated a kidney, moved across the country, and restarted my business In a completely new area (Colorado instead of Pennsylvania) without having an initial connections! That’s a lot to take on. Near the beginning of the year I became insanely overwhelmed. Moving and restarting a business is no easy feat. How on earth was I going to do this? Read more>>

Sabrina Bordley

I left corporate America on April 2, 2021. I’ve always had a business but worked my business part time and worked my 9 to 5 full time. I was there for 10 years, but during the last 5 years I really began to pray for a release. I asked God to release me from that desk and allow me to do what I was passionate about. And allow me to walk into my destiny and fulfill my true purpose. Again, I prayed for 5 years. Read more>>

Joni Schrantz

After 10 years as a business owner I thought I wanted out, a regular job with all the benefits, as we were starting our family. I went back to school for nearly 4 years, got the job I thought I wanted and found myself regretting it pretty immediately. I just wanted my business back, but I wanted it to look differently. Read more>>

Carman Pait

I am super excited to be a business owner. When sales are down or slow I wonder it would be like to receive a steady paycheck. However, my passion for what I do is what truly drives my revenue. I get a sense of fulfillment with each event and celebration. I leave the stability up to my husband and I continue to grind it out, week after week. My business also continue to grow. It’s very rare for me to have a slow week. My business is truly bless if I must say so myself. Read more>>

Collette Bice

Before I started Wickry Candle Co., I worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at a UT Southwestern. Although I enjoyed the work I did helping patients in a vulnerable population, I felt like I was at a dead-end and did not have any opportunities to grow and further my career. Running my business has been the one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. Read more>>

Sara Rosinsky

Fortunately, I’m not looking for glamor. And as something of a control enthusiast, I’m comfortable taking on all the responsibility for running my business. I don’t want to be responsible for overseeing employees, however, which is why I’m committed to remaining a one-woman copywriting shop. I’m not diminishing anyone’s struggles—I know that entrepreneurship can be tough. But the fact of the matter is, I love what I’m doing. Shiny Red Copy has let me acquire new skills, tackle interesting projects, and meet terrific people. I get to decide how I spend my time and energy. Read more>>

$wish

This job/industry isn’t made for everyone, but I truly believe I was built for this. Of course the security of a steady and established business is the safer option, but I don’t think I could truly kick back and relax until it’s on top of a foundation I’ve laid and believe in. All of the fire we went through will create a much bigger flame in our soul to be the most desirable record label; Read more>>

Dr. Maryann Rivera-Dannert

The interesting thing is that in addition to owning and running my own business, I also do have a regular job. My priorities and separation are very clear. When I’m at work, my focus is work, the families we serve, and giving 100% to my employer. I’m also focused on setting a good example to those I work with, as they know I also have my own business. Equally, when I’m off the clock, I give my business 100% of my time and my boundaries are clear. Read more>>