What was your thought process behind starting your own business?

Starting a business is a commitment and requires dedication, resources and sacrifice. We asked some of the rising stars in our community how they thought through the idea of starting their own businesses.
I’ve always been an entrepreneur and owning my own business was always a dream of mine. I never knew exactly what I wanted the business to be, but I always enjoyed the art of business transactions. ‘I Am Root’ came about as a message that challenged me to take accountability for my actions and to lead a life filled with compassion and confidence. Later, it turned into a clothing brand that pushed positive and thought provoking messages and then on to a platform for Emerging Creative Artists to acquire motivation, resources, and opportunities. Read more>>
This is a great question…. Honestly, I’m going to pretty blunt with my answer. I didn’t feel secure in any 9-5 job that I was in. I am a young mom and every time one of my kids was sick (which is often when day care is involved) I feared I would be let go at my job. Not to mention the cost of day care, keeping up a professional appearance; new clothes, hair done, nails done, down to the cleanliness of my shoes ha! It really ads up. And even in an hourly + commission job at the end of the month I always broke even…. I worked 50 hours a week to break even! Read more>>
The thought process behind starting my own business was actually quite simple. For years I created artwork as a hobby and about eight years ago I decided that it was time to take it to the next level and begin marketing myself and my work as a professional artist. Read more>>
Starting TS Cinema, my wedding, film, and photography business was an easy transition. After graduating with a Film and Television degree, I struggled to find out exactly where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do. Being that there are so many options in the industry, I dabbled with the idea of moving to Los Angeles and starting a career. Most likely working as a Production Assistant and then slowly moving up the ladder. Read more>>
When I started my business it was a serious of fortunate events, lol! My husband and I were married on a Friday. On Monday, the two venue coordinators called me and told me that they had never had a weddings as well planned, as full of coordinated details as ours. They told me that they hoped I was ready because they were going to start referring me. It’s a different thing when someone with nothing to gain tells you you have a talent versus your family and friends. After that, all the pieces fell into place. Read more>>
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I have owned my own dog and cat grooming business for over 15 years. Going on my own was the scariest and best decision I ever made. A customer mentioned for me to look you up. Is there a process to be in Shoutout? Thank you