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.

Hollywood Beard

Freedom! I am not a “hard worker” I’m a SMART WORKER. So if I put in enough “hard work” but for myself & not someone else’s business, I’d never have to worry about working a regular job ever again Read more>>

Randy White | Founder

I saw the rise of many independent brands that all had the same message. I wanted to change that. I wanted to bring awareness to the importance of surrounding yourself around quality people. Read more>>

Liv B | Creator, Personal Trainer, CEO, Business Owner, Singer/Somgwriter and Public Speaker.

I started a business because I was driven by the desire to find a more impactful way of assisting people in reaching their goals. I felt there was a need for a better approach than what was currently available. Additionally, I wanted to have more will over my life and financial decisions, and I firmly believe that entrepreneurship provides the path to achieve both personal freedom and the ability to positively impact others’ lives. Read more>>

Aaron & Marisa Meyers | Videographers

I’ve always been a very creative person and video production was always a hobby for me but I wanted to do more with it. At the time I was working in the automotive industry and was presented with an opportunity to move into a video production role with the company I was with. I worked in that role for a couple years but unfortunately the position involved a lot of travel, so when the pandemic started and travel was restricted my position was dissolved and I found myself back to working on cars which I really did not want to do. My wife had already been involved with my video productions and was a huge help, so we decided to start our own video production company, Meyers Films. Read more>>

Megan Davies, FNP-BC, CANS | Nurse Practitioner and Owner of DHH Med Spa

I never wanted to be a business owner. In fact, had you told me while I was in school that I would one day own my own business I don’t think I would have believed you. However after working for multiple businesses with subpar standards I felt if I wanted to keep my license, get paid, and do right by my clients, I needed to open my own business. In 2015 I launched Desert Holistic Health (since rebranded as DHH Med Spa), focusing on weight loss treatments, hormone replacement and aesthetic services. Read more>>

Johni’ Luellen | Mobile Braider & Entrepreneur

When I first decided to make things official and start a mobile hair business the first thing I thought about was how convenient I would be to others. Im a mobile braider so anyone with or without transportation would still be able to be serviced, new moms or moms with small kids would benefit by allowing me to come to them without the hassle of uprooting the kids from their environment. I also provide the hair for the styles the client chooses, so therefore the only thing that need to happen is a small consultation upon request with any questions and then I book appointment. Read more>>