Many books on startups and business talk about how there are right and wrong reasons for starting a business. So, we asked a handful of successful founders about their reasons and the thought-process behind starting their business.

Fien / Olivier De Paepe / Meuris | Photographers & Content creators

We always wanted to work for ourselves and doing it together. This has been on our mind since we were in University, so we slowly worked towards this career path while studying and getting our master’s degree. We both knew we didn’t want to work in the field of our diploma but we wanted to have a degree as a back-up plan, which we think is important. (Fien studied Journalism & Criminology and Olivier studied Architecture). Read more>>

James Lanham | Unlocking Business Potential Through Strategic Local SEO

In the fast-evolving world of digital marketing and online presence, one name stands out as a trailblazer and visionary: James Lanham, the mastermind behind Position Punisher LLC. With an unparalleled passion for helping businesses thrive in the digital realm, James Lanham has transformed the landscape of local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and WordPress website development. Read more>>

Chas McClendon III | Entrepreneur & Realtor

Nervous but accepted the challenge knowing it was my time now to set forth on the entrepreneurial path. The thought process behind starting my business had been brewing for years. Once I realized the worst case scenario is returning to what I already know, It made the decision that much easier. You weigh the risk versus the reward while knowing nothing happens overnight & starting my own business aligned more with my long term goals. Read more>>

Martina | Graphic Designer | Atelier Adair

I would say that I was fortunate to have been pushed into it: We relocated from Austria to Florida in 2018, and that presented a wonderful opportunity to design my new career path from scratch. Having worked as a content editor in a corporate environment for the last few years, I knew that I wanted much more freedom and creativity when it comes to my career. Read more>>

N. Katz, Psy.D. | Licensed Clinical Psychologist

When starting my own business, the thought process was one of intuition. Since the 10th grade, I knew I wanted to be a Psychologist and own my own private practice. After completing my doctoral program, I decided to take the risk and open Katz Psychological Services, PLLC. It was the best decision I’ve made in my life so far and I am so glad I trusted my intuition and, was able to bring this dream to fruition. Read more>>

Dominique Bazemore | Aspiring Content Creator

On New Year’s Eve 2019, I started to look around and ask myself what more can I do to be more productive than what I already am. Working a full time job where the bills are getting paid but i felt like I can do much more. I started to explore different avenues of work to possibly fill that piece of the puzzle, offers were on the table, but nothing really stood out for something I wanted to do. That’s when a few or so days later, I spoke with an old military buddy of mine who started streaming on Twitch a few months or so prior. Read more>>

Edgardo Munoz | Entrepreneur

I was raised in a family of pharmacists, surrounded by the world of apothecaries and pharmacies from a very young age. My parents, being in the pharmaceutical field, unknowingly instilled in me a strong sense of independence and entrepreneurship. Even at the tender age of 7, their example began to shape my aspirations to become my own boss someday. Read more>>

Durraj Murtaza | Artist and creative writer

If you own a business, it comes with consequences. its never easy to start your own business if you don’t have a clear creative idea behind it. every business need a proper strategy behind it. you can start from nothing and still be successful if you have a proper understanding of business and what people are most interested in. if you understand these point you can start any business and get successful. Read more>>

Theresa Rose Ditson | Landscape and Nature Photographer

My photography business was born out of my life-long hobby of taking pictures, but some catalysts that converted it from a side hobby to an occupation included some amazing storms I was lucky to capture with my camera, including a lightning and rainbow against the beautiful backdrop of Watson Lake in Prescott, AZ that garnered some media attention. I was at the time, however, a full-time occupational therapist doubling as the rehabilitation manager at a busy skilled nursing facility, so photography could only occur outside my long work hours. Read more>>