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.

Jodi Garland

My thought process behind starting my business was independency and stability! I love the fact that I have the ability to choose how I start my day. I’ve never been the type to comply by rules of societal 9-5’s, and even when I was working full-time, I was building a master plan of how to branch out! Read More>>

Adeyemi Ridwan

Honestly, the idea came from frustration and ambition mixed together. I was tired of seeing businesses with great potential struggle simply because they didn’t understand digital marketing, 3D content, or how to present themselves online. I knew I could solve those problems with the skills I’d been building Shopify, ecommerce growth, 3D animation, cold email, content strategy, all of it. Read More>>

Travis Reed

My thought process? That’s a good one. Not sure if I can put it all down. I worked at a local high end car dealership for 14 years. Gave my life to that place. Working 40-60 hours a week, sometimes every other weekend. I chose to take time away from my family for them, and I feel it was all for nothing. Read More>>

Allison Beach

I had the dream of owning my own private practice for several years before finally diving in. The fear of failure stopped me for the longest time, but the stars finally aligned, and with the support of my husband, I decided to go for it. I did not want to always wonder – what if? I reframed that “what if it doesn’t work” voice in my head to “what if I am successful?!” Read More>>

Jimmy Swan

Jimmy Swan and Mike Mitchell, co-founders of Mayhem Rage Arena, one of the most unique and impactful experiences in North Texas. Blending entertainment, mental-health awareness, and pure adrenaline, they’ve built a place where breaking things can actually help you put yourself back together. Read More>>