Legend holds that Cornelius Vanderbilt had built a massive fortune in the steamboat shipping industry, but then realized the railroads were the way of the future and invested almost his entire net worth into railroads. The gamble paid off and made Vanderbilt one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs ever. But risks are inherently…risky. How do you think about risk and how has it affected your life and career? Some of our community favorites share their perspective below.

Tatiana Yagecic | Business Broker

I’ve always approached risk with a mix of caution and curiosity. Whether it was making the life-altering decision to move from Slovakia to the U.S. or responding to a random message on MySpace that led to meeting my now-husband, my life has really been an adventure. Meeting my fearless husband marked a shift in my approach to risk-taking—I’m much more open to different opportunities now, while still considering every angle before diving into them. On the professional front, saying “Yes” to the challenge of stepping into the world of business brokerage with Best Business Brokers was a game-changer. Read more>>

Carrie Rosen | Realtor

I’ve always tried to live up to the goals I’ve set for myself. When I first started Real Estate, I bought a car I couldn’t afford at the time because I needed to look the part if I wanted to play it and I also needed a reliable car. Within that year, Not only was I able to afford it, I traded it in for a brand new car! When I bought my house (oceanfront), there was no way I could afford it and I was even turned down by 5 lenders. I found one that entrusted me and within a year, we were living our dream on the ocean. If you don’t take risks, you don’t reap the rewards! Read more>>

Kristen Alanah | Life Coach & Director of Customer Support

My belief about risk is that it’s necessary for an adventurous and exciting life. Risk has played a huge part in my life and career. I’ve taken risks to start businesses, to invest in my education, and to have new experiences in my life. My most recent risk in life was in July 2023 when I sold everything, moved away from a city I had lived in for eight years, and took off on a nomadic adventure to live in different places across the United States for a few months. Read more>>