By far, the topic that comes up most in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives is risk.  We’ve had conversations about risks that worked out and risks that did not. We’ve seen eyes light eye sharing about career-trajectory changing risks as well as folks sigh about the risks they wish they had taken.  Below, we’ve selected and shared some of those thoughtful conversations.

Gregory Baylock | Automotive Customizing and Detailing

The old saying goes “Without risk there is no reward!” I believe when it comes to chasing or pursuing a dream or career you will always weigh the risk… yet passion will always supersede your risk. I’ve always loved what I get to do and that’s what drives me. I look back sometimes and think “what were you thinking?!” But I look to the future and I’m excited. Read more>>

Raguel Gabriel | Tenor, Actor, Producer

There is simply no growth or forward movement without some type of risk, big or small. I’ve had to make some very crucial decisions over the last decade and in my meditations, studies and pursuit of inspiration if you will, every story or person of interest that I read up on always took a huge risk before they were either led to success or at least to the path that aligned with their heart’s true desires.  Read more>>

Joshua “Jay” Stevens

It’s intriguing to think about risk in the context of picture framing, but starting your own business is one of the riskiest ventures you can undertake. We all know the statistics; 20.4% of businesses fail in their first year after opening, 49.4% fail in their first 5 years, and 65.3% fail in their first 10 years. and You never know if you’ll succeed or be a statistic, if your customers will come, or if they’ll come back. Read more>>