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.

Justin Mendez | Veteran & Entrepreneur

I found a need. People all around me kept having the same issue and weren’t finding solutions that truly satisfied their problem. Read more>>

Sebastian Nizinski | Entrepreneur / Business Owner

Very simple, I’d much rather be hustling 24/7 for myself rather than 5-9 for someone else Read more>>

Mara Freeman | Hairstylist & Self-Taught Metalsmith

I work as a full time hairstylist and have for about 12 years. I love the industry a lot and love to teach, and even train new stylists at the salon I work at. However, owning my own salon is not something I wanted to pursue. I’m an introvert at heart, and I’ve learned I need a lot of time to recharge my social battery. Read more>>