Many books on startups and business talk about how there are right and wrong reasons for starting a business. So, we asked a handful of successful founders about their reasons and the thought-process behind starting their business.

Chelsye Harp

I found my passion for the creative world while working in the Marketing & Graphic Design industry. Transitioning from designing websites, product branding, and logos to planning corporate and social events for our existing clients was a natural progression. When one of our clients asked me to plan their wedding, I initially thought they were crazy. Read more>>

Laura Frazier | Hair Salon Owner/National Educator

I am a national educator for the second largest beauty brand in the world, and I moved here about t9 years ago from the north east and saw a huge need for a “career” based hair salon. There’s so many great hair salons in the area, however no one was creating a career path or plan for stylists like myself and that was something I was seeking since it was readily available where I am from. Read more>> 

Precious Biggom, Ph,D., RN | Certified Nurse Educator

Starting my own business specifically a nursing business was a decision born out of a blend of passion, experience, and the desire to make a tangible difference in nursing and nursing education. Read more>>