Ideas aren’t everything, execution matters greatly, but starting often requires an idea and so we asked folks to think back and tell us the story of how they came up with the idea for their businesses. We’ve highlighted some of our favorite stories below.

Isabella Mauer | Creative artist & Entrepreneur

I came up with the idea of my business because I liked making paintings and little things like my clay figures. When I imagine something I like to bring it to life. I have thought about the idea of my business for a while, so my mom and dad had helped me with it . It took me a bit for the name but I like it, I might change it in the future but for now it it’s perfect.🤩 Read more>>

Sten Joddi | Tattoo & Music Artist

Well I do Tattoos and Music so it only made since to create TMG Tattoo Muzik Group. Then after 10+ years working under another local artist in April of 2017 I decided to opened a tattoo shop and recording studio in one place and started working for myself. Read more>>

Jerry Williams | Beautician (Lead stylist)

My business choose me . I honestly always had a passion for making people look & feel good about themselves since I was 8 years old . Something about bringing my creativity to life . So instead of going to the medical field like my mother . I let my natural talent grow. Read more>>