We reached out to some of our favorite entrepreneurs and asked them to think back and tell us about how they decided to start a business. Check out their responses below.

Melanie Bailey

My husband and I have been in the Antique business for over 35 years.

We started selling in Antique malls and at La Bahia during Round Top Warrenton week. After renting space at La Bahia for 7 years, we bought the property for sale at the Y in Carmine and named it the County Line Antique Show. After a few years, we also bought the property across the street. Read More>>

Claudia Sofia Bogani

I wanted something to call my own while giving back to the community. I wanted to be there for the big moments in people’s lives in a small way— notarizing loan documents when a family finally buys their first home and seeing the happiness in their eyes. I also wanted to be there during the less joyful moments, like signing a power attorney. Read More>>

Angelina Pirozzi

My Thought Process Behind Starting My Own Business:
Starting my own business came from a deep passion for helping people feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. I had worked in environments where I felt limited — where I couldn’t truly connect with clients or offer the level of care and customization I knew they deserved Read More>>