Starting a business can be terrifying. Weighing the pros and cons, the risks, and other considerations can be so overwhelming that often promising entrepreneurs stop before they even start. We asked some phenomenal entrepreneurs about their thought process behind starting their own businesses. Our hope is that by making the thought-process less intimidating we can help more folks think through whether they should take an entrepreneurial leap.

Jeff Straub | Professional Preparedness & Business Continuity

I founded Leeward Solutions in February 2020, after more than thirty years in the first response and healthcare industries, because I wanted to create a platform where my experience could bring consistency and reliable support to multiple agencies. Read more>>

Jimmy Farrell | Publisher I Local Real Estate Savant

It’s a continuation of what I’ve done my entire career. Engaging with local retail and restaurant business owners. Supporting them with my hard-earned dollars. Starbucks and Barnes & Noble don’t need my–or your–money. Local entrepreneurs need every bit of it. Read more>>

Bridget Connors

I had always envisioned doing something with film so starting a brand or business was always in the plans. Since graduating college I feel that I have been able to sit down and really think about what I want for Jet Fly Film and what direction I want it to go in. I love being able to capture things on my own time, so being able to capture content for other people to have and cherish is something I love to be able to do, which is why I wanted to create a business. I also wanted the freedom to be able to create freely. Read more>>

Taze Hedrick

I wanted to have more freedom to spend on the more important things in life & still be able to support my family. I felt taken advantage of to some degree in my previous employment, being passed over for pay increases & position without getting the training I felt I wanted/needed. During this time, I was training the new guys that were coming in with no experience making $5-$10/hr more than I was after 11-16yrs experience. Read more>>