Starting a business can be terrifying. Weighing the pros and cons, the risks, and other considerations can be so overwhelming that often promising entrepreneurs stop before they even start. We asked some phenomenal entrepreneurs about their thought process behind starting their own businesses. Our hope is that by making the thought-process less intimidating we can help more folks think through whether they should take an entrepreneurial leap.

Brianna Hanc

I have worked for other dog training businesses before but they were focused on very basic pet training. I wanted to get more into serious work like service dog training & sport dog foundations.  Read More>>

Becca O’sullivan

My love for brows led me to start my own business, driven by a desire to offer more personalized treatments than the typical salon experience. In Chicago, I built a loyal client base, and when I moved to Houston, I introduced myself through pop-ups to connect with my new community and share my passion. Read More>>

Annalea Garza

I feel like with most entrepreneurs you find a need and then a solution or product. The entirety of perfecting that solution/product leads to mistake after mistake and the undeniable need for improvement. Read More>>

Dia Tisdel-pickens

My decision to start Step + Sip was somewhat unexpected, but it stemmed from my passion for both fitness and creating a welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere. I became a certified Hip-Hop step aerobics instructor simply because I loved the energy of step classes and wanted to bring a fresh vibe to the workout with diverse music. Read More>>

Julian Spence

Sszqq SawwDSqs2. The Suspenceful Design is more than a business—it’s a living expression of my creative philosophy, a reflection of how I see and interact with the world. Design isn’t something I turn on and off; it’s woven into every part of my life. Whether I’m working as a graphic and web designer or analyzing the lines of a sneaker, the layout of a billboard, or the flow of a website, I see everything through a lens of possibility. Suspenceful Design is the embodiment of that perspective. Read More>>

Ivania Tapia

I was going through a rough time trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. My best friend/ business partner encouraged me to learn how to lash and we started thinking about ideas of us having our own lash studio together. I was always into beauty and her giving me that push was all I needed. Read More>

Alex Bachoura

We are specialists in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, a specialty of the field of Dentistry. Read More>>

Dimple Bhakta

3Sixty Events is a three partner company, Dimple Bhakta, Namratha Maisuria, and Jigna Bhakta. All three of us were friends before the birth of this company and had this idea to create a company to help others fulfill their vision when it comes to event planning! Read More>>

Javari Simmons

My thought process behind starting my own business was always centered around ownership and creative freedom. Growing up, I’ve always been a creative kid, constantly exploring different outlets—from attempting to be a barber, (notice I said attempt) to trying my hand at event balloon décor. But no matter what I did, one thing remained consistent: I wanted to be my own boss. Read More>>

 David Kampa

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Jessica Arnold

My very first Christmas of being a new mom, my mom got me a camera; after that I spent hours upon hours dressing my daughter up and making her take a bunch of pictures. By the time I had my 3rd daughter I had gotten pretty good, and I have always loved taking pictures of my girls. My friends started asking me to take their photos, then it turned into my friends friends, and now I get to meet new people every day. Read More>>