The first step to starting a business is deciding to start a business. They say the first step is the hardest and in our experience this is especially true when it comes to starting a business. Getting over the mental roadblocks can be tough, often harder to overcome than the challenges you’ll face once you actually start the business. Fellow entrepreneurs share their thoughts below.

Fernando Gomez

The thought process behind starting my own business stemmed from an urge to help beyond what I could in the current workplace where I was at the time.

I found myself always questioning the who, what, why, behind every decision that was made at previous workplaces and would be frustrated to not be able to have a seat at the table. I always felt I had more to offer. Read More>>

Mesmin Augustin

Reflecting back on the decision to start my own business, I could say, it was a natural progression to maximize time with my family without jeopardizing financial and professional growth. In this sense, entrepreneurship in the technical field allows me the flexibility to remain relevant and always on the learning edge of innovation while providing services based on acquired experience. Read More>>

A.d. Ross

Most take life too seriously. When starting something new, it’s easy to get frustrated and move on to something else when things don’t go the way we imagined. In 2020, life took a turn in a direction none of us had ever been before, and it required us to try new things to occupy our time. As a father of 4 with a love for the outdoors, I decided to embark on a journey that would bring our family closer to nature and all that God created. Read More>>

Stephanie Aburto

From a young age, I have always had a strong desire to become an entrepreneur. I understood early on that starting a business would require, time, patience, and financial investment. As Steph’s A1 Beauty Bar is my third business, I have gained valuable knowledge and experience from my previous ventures, which allowed me to understand the fundamentals of business startup. Read More>>

Simon Chocron

Since the early stages of my career, I’ve been passionate about technology, marketing, and business growth. Over the years, I saw how many businesses struggled to translate their digital presence into actual revenue. They were either misled by ineffective strategies or overwhelmed by the complexities of online marketing. Read More>>

Chiara Kevorkian

Starting Alma Holistic Healing was born from a deep, personal calling to help others find union and wellness within. After years of traveling the world and pursuing extensive training to offer my services with authenticity, care, and integrity, I felt ready to bring all my ideas together into one cohesive business. Read More>>

Silvana Souza

Starting my own business was about combining my passion for design with the desire for autonomy. After working in the interior design field for 13 years, I realized that I could offer a unique perspective on creating personalized, functional spaces that also reflect the individuality of each client. I wanted the freedom to craft my vision and build relationships with clients who trusted me to create spaces that felt like home. It was important for me to create something meaningful that had my signature on it. Read More>>

Jojo Nessim

Starting my own business was really about following my instincts and creativity. I’ve always loved making things, and as I grew older, I realized how much joy creating and sharing those things with others brought me. However, I didn’t plan on becoming an entrepreneur right away. Read More>>

Alejandra Daguerre

I am a psychologist, a profession I love and would undoubtedly choose again.

After several years practicing clinical psychology and working closely with patients, I began writing about different and simpler ways to understand the impact of psychology and emotions in our daily lives—not as something distant that we only find in scientific essays, but as an integral part of who we are. Read More>>

Andres Pirela

For me it was pursuing what I loved, and in this case, it was creating Automotive Art. I saw other people doing it, and started to think: ”What’s stopping me from being like them?” And I decided to take action. I always wanted to create art around something, and I chose my love for cars and motorsport! Read More>>